In Chinese theory, we are all made up of five elements – water, earth fire, wood and metal. These elements are what give us our energies – both in terms of creativity and control, and for our well-being they need to be in balance. If the elements are out of balance, then this is referred to as the ‘causative factor’, and it will manifest itself in a number of different ways. Galapagos acupuncture focuses on restoring this natural balance and was founded with the goal of providing the best acupuncture in Manhattan, NY.
When you visit an acupuncturist for a treatment, it will be evident to the acupuncturist that there are issues with your elements, and they will be able to assess any problems with your alignment by evaluating your emotion, color, sound and odor. They can help you by treating the causative factor, and the element that you represent.
The ancient system of acupuncture works alongside nature to allow you to heal your mind, body and spirit. Acupuncture’s principles are important because they allow the underlying cause of the disease to be treated, and this will help you to put together an efficient treatment plan that will cover ways to keep yourself healthy in the future. The goal is to ensure that the cause is properly managed, and that the condition is less likely to return in the future.
As you deal with your condition, and restore a balanced energy, you should experience greater feelings of well-being, and a better quality of life.
An Ancient Tradition
The five elements have been a part of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine for more than 2,500 years. The principles of acupuncture are something that impacts the whole person, supporting their body as well as the mind and the spirit. Some people opt to have acupuncture treatments even when they are feeling generally healthy, as a way to improve their constitution. Some opt to have acupuncture to improve their mental clarity and well-being. For others, it is a way to manage chronic pain.
The Five Elements in Acupuncture
Each of the elements has yin/yang organs. For example, the element wood works on the liver and gall bladder. For fire, it is the heart/small intestine. For earth, the spleen/stomach, for metal, the lungs/large intestine. For water, the kidney/UB.
Each element also supports different tissues. Wood is linked to the tendons, fire to the muscles, metal to skin, water to bones, and fire to the pulse. Understanding these links and the characteristics of the elements can help to identify different causative factors and can guide treatments.
There are colors, tastes, emotions, sensory organs, and seasons linked to the elements too. It takes extensive study to understand exactly how this kind of acupuncture works, and it is not something that one can learn in a few days. Some acupuncturists study for decades to provide the best well-being support for their patients.
Acupuncture when used as a complementary therapy can be beneficial for chronic pain and for them management of serious conditions. Many use it to help with digestive issues, IBS, stress, sleep disturbance and other conditions which are hard to manage with traditional medication.
Your elements alter how you see and feel and interact with the world. They can affect taste and scent and smells. When in balance, the harmony is clear. When they are out of balance, it becomes noticeable in your overall well-being too. Talk to an acupuncturist that works with the traditional elements about the benefits acupuncture can provide for your well-being. They will offer you a chance to feel good again without relying on pharmaceuticals for your well-being.