2.1 Balance of Yin and Yang for Qi generation

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Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

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Course Overview: https://youtu.be/L0-cZt1Hw7c Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine are two distinct medical systems, yet they both aim at the prevention and treatment of human diseases. With this in mind, we should understand the practice of Chinese Medicine in the context of Modern Medicine. In this course, we explore the basic theories underlying the practice of Chinese Medicine, compare and contrast the use of Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine in Preventive Health, and discuss how to restore a healthy condition and understand the pharmacological basis of different types of Chinese tonifying herbs. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - state the important Chinese Medicine literature from 5th century B.C. to 16th century A.D. - describe and interpret basic Chinese Medicine theories - apply the basic Chinese Medicine theories (such as the balance between Yin and Yang and the interaction among organs) to restore a healthy condition - compare and contrast the use of Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine in Preventive Health - explain how the balance of Yang/Qi and/or Yin/Blood can be restored by using Chinese tonifying herbs - adapt the Chinese Medicine concepts by reviewing the contemporary researches on pharmacological activities in Chinese tonifying herbs

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Balance and Interactions, and Preventive Health

Chinese Medicine concerns about "Holisticity", which involves (1) Yin and Yang balance and (2) Five Elements Interaction among visceral organs. In this foundation module, you will learn the importance of Balance and Interactions, as poor Balance and Interactions lead to body function deficiencies. Common examples of body function deficiencies encountered by many city dwellers are illustrated. Prof. Ko also explains how different Chinese Medicines can prevent and/or treat these deficiencies. Some people may make use of Modern Medicine, such as Vitamins, for preventive health, Prof. Ko also compares and contrasts the difference between Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine in preventive health.

2.1 Balance of Yin and Yang for Qi generation3:28

2.2: Interactions of Visceral Organs6:39

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Robert Ko
Professor
Division of Life Science

In Chinese Medicine, we concern about "Balance" and "Interaction".

So, what is "Balance"?

Balance within the body is about maintaining a dynamic balance between

Yin and Yang, thus enabling the generation of Qi.

On the other hand, what is Interaction?

Interaction within the body is about the interactions among

visceral organs under the Five Element Theory.

The interaction among visceral organs are made possible by the ever-circulating Qi,

such that the body can function normally.

That's why we look at Balance and Interaction together.

Let's talk about "Balance of Yin-Yang for generating Qi" in this video.

Qi serves as an intangible driving force for the manifestation of body function.

The concept Qi in Chinese Medicine covers

a broad area in that it refers not only to the air one breathes in,

but also to a form of energy.

The manifestation of normal body functioning depends on whether or not

a dynamic balance between Yin and Yang can be maintained in the body for generating Qi,

which is referred to as Normal Qi.

As mentioned in the video of basic theories,

there are 3 sources from which Normal Qi is derived,

namely, Primordial Qi, Grain Qi and Clean Air.

We have also learnt briefly about the functional manifestations of different kinds of Qi.

Now, I'm going to elaborate more on the function of different Qi.

Primordial Qi, which is the primary driving force of human life,

can be functionally related to pumping action of the heart

That energizes the circulation of blood throughout the body.

In fact, the beating heart is

the earliest observable body function in a developing fetus.

Primordial Qi works by driving the circulation of blood and Normal Qi throughout the body.

Pectoral Qi results from the combination of inhaled clean air,

that is oxygen, and ingested food, meaning nutrients.

The digested and subsequently absorbed nutrients are first transported to

the liver for incorporating or converting into biomolecules and cellular structures.

In essence, Primordial Qi (Yang) interacts with Pectoral Qi

(Yin) to form Normal Qi, which is comprised of Nutritive Qi and Defensive Qi.

Nutritive Qi is responsible for nourishing visceral organs.

In this regard, Nutritive Qi is related to the ability of

tissues or cells to efficiently generate energy from nutrients,

that is the efficiency of mitochondria,

the powerhouse of the cell,

to generate ATP, the energy currency of the cell, using fuel molecules.

Finally, Defensive Qi is responsible

for protecting the body against disease-causing external factors.

This concludes the importance of "Balance of Yin-Yang for generating Qi".

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