November 4, 2025 • 22 mins
"The Art of Healing: Chinese Medicine for Today" is your definitive guide to unlocking the ancient secrets of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and applying them to modern life. In a world often seeking quick fixes, this book offers a refreshing approach centered on balance, wellness, and prevention. You will explore key concepts like Yin-Yang balance, the Five Elements, and Qi—the vital life force that flows through us. Learn to identify imbalances and master time-tested practices such as acupressure, herbal remedies, and seasonal eating to restore harmony. With practical tips for managing stress, improving sleep, and boosting immunity, this guide empowers readers to cultivate a life of natural wellness and lasting health. Perfect for beginners and experienced holistic health enthusiasts seeking to reconnect with ancient wisdom for a fulfilling life. Published by Kokoshungsan Ltd., founded by Dr. Shu Chen Hou, Ph.D..
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Speaker 1 (00:01):
In a world of shadows and hearts. Goal with pain,
its deep souls a dreary. There's a many of hope,
whispered promise, weade coat, benvy, corn aware, darkness lands, any
(00:28):
hard lovement there's a Yearney.
Speaker 2 (00:34):
Welcome to the Deep Dive, where we really try to
cut through all the noise and bring you the most
potent insights UH custom tailored for you. Today, we're embarking
on what I think is a truly fascinating journey. We're
looking into the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM,
and we're doing this through a really illuminating source, the
book The Art of Healing Chinese Medicine. For Today, our
(00:57):
mission basically in this deep dive is to unpack the
ancient wisdom in this guide, explore it's well it's incredibly
refreshing approach to wellness, and understand how its principles aren't
just ancient history but actually surprisingly relevant to our busy
modern lives. We'll also touch briefly on the person behind it,
doctor Schuchinho and her company cokushings On Ltd, which is
(01:17):
all about making knowledge accessible globally. So yeah, get ready
for some serious aha moments. And hopefully some practical wisdom
you can use right away. So let's kick off with
the book itself, The Art of Healing Chinese Medicine for Today.
This isn't just, you know, another health book off the shelf,
is it. It's described as your guide to unlocking the
ancient secrets of traditional Chinese medicine and applying them to
(01:37):
modern life. What really makes this one stand out?
Speaker 3 (01:41):
Well, I think what's truly compelling is its core philosophy. Right,
you know, we live in a world that's always chasing
the next quick fix, but this book, it deliberately focuses
on balance, holistic wellness, and crucially preventative care. It teaches
that real health isn't just about tackling symptoms when they
pop up. It's more about understand and harmonizing that intricate
(02:02):
dance between your mind, your body, and even your environment.
And like you said, it's rooted in over what twenty
five hundred years of wisdom, so it feels both ancient
and honestly incredibly forward thinking.
Speaker 2 (02:12):
Yeah, that focus on harmony and prevention that really hits home.
And importantly, the book makes this deep wisdom pretty accessible
right us, This clear understandable language good for beginners, people
just curious, but also for those maybe already familiar with
holistic health. How does that help the reader?
Speaker 3 (02:28):
It empowers you. Basically, it gives you a clear roadmap.
So instead of feeling totally overwhelmed by like really complex theories,
the book breaks TCM down into actionable insights, things you
can actually do. It allows you to actively cultivate a
life of natural wellness. It's not just knowledge for the
sake of knowing stuff. It's knowledge aimed at transformation, real change.
Speaker 2 (02:49):
Okay, that makes sense, and that focus on accessible, empowering knowledge, well,
that leads us straight to the visionary behind it all
doctor schuchin Hum and her company. Her personal story sounds
amazing science writing music, but thinking about the art of
healing and our listeners, what parts of her vision and
Kokushingsan Ltd are most relevant here?
Speaker 4 (03:08):
Right?
Speaker 3 (03:08):
If we connect the dots, Doctor Howe's own journey really
reflects this idea of embracing diverse passions and that same spirit,
it seems, drives Kokushensan Ltd. Their core belief as I
understand it, is that knowledge can change destinies. You know
that education has the power to change the world. Her company, Kokushimsan,
was apparently inspired by her parents' focus on creativity and learning.
(03:31):
So it's not just a book publisher, it's this global
digital hub. They offer a whole range of educational resources.
I think the key takeaway for listeners is how Kokushumsan's
mission breaking down barriers to education directly ties into making
profound wisdom like the TCM and the art of healing
understandable and available to everyone everywhere. So when you engage
(03:52):
with their stuff, you're not just reading a book. You're
kind of supporting this whole philosophy of accessible, empowering knowledge.
Speaker 2 (03:57):
That fits perfectly. The mission to empower them through education
really lines up with the book's clear style on a
complex subject. So okay, with that framework, let's dive into
the actual wisdom. The book, especially early on, introduces these
foundational TCM ideas Yin Yang five Elements Chi. Where does
the book start us off? What's the first big concept?
Speaker 3 (04:18):
It really begins with that universal principle of balance, which
is embodied by Yin and Yang. And these aren't just
you know, abstract philosophical ideas the present It is really
practical tools, cools for understanding the rhythms of your own body,
your life.
Speaker 2 (04:31):
Okay, Yin and yang. We've all seen the symbol, right,
the swirling halves black and white, each with that little
dot of the opposite color. The book calls them complementary
yet opposing forces. So Yin is things like calmness, cooling, nourishment, darkness, coldness, stillness,
sort of the receptive inward energy, and yang is the
opposite warmth, light, energy, activity, dynamism that expansive outward energy.
(04:54):
But what about that little dot. What does that small
circle of the opposite color mean for our health?
Speaker 3 (04:59):
Ah? Yeah, that dot is so important. It basically signifies
that within each element there's the potential for the other.
There's no absolute yin or absolute yang. Everything contains a seed.
If its opposite, it's dynamic. So in TCM, health fundamentally
comes down to maintaining a balanced dynamic state between yin
and yang. Is when there's an imbalance too much of
(05:21):
one or not enough of one compared to the other,
that's when illness or discomfort tends to show up. And
the book gives some really clear examples of how these
imbalances might actually appear in your daily life.
Speaker 2 (05:31):
Okay, yeah, examples would be helpful. Can you give us
a few? How might someone start to spot these patterns
in themselves? Sure?
Speaker 3 (05:37):
Let's take excess yang. If you find yourself consistently dealing
with things like, say, inflammation, restlessness, maybe a racing mind,
that feeling of high energy followed by a total crash
or acid reflux, chronic headaches, maybe insomnia, or just generally
feeling hot, having red flushed skin, being excessively thirsty. The
book suggests these are pretty classic signs. The key inside
(06:00):
is if you feel like you're constantly running hot, maybe irritable, restless,
just can't wind down. It suggests your yang energy is overactive,
and the book would then guide you towards things like calming,
cooling practices, maybe certain foods.
Speaker 2 (06:12):
Right like being overheated or overdriven makes sense? What about
the flip side signs of excess in?
Speaker 3 (06:17):
So conversely, excess yin could show up as things like
cold hands and feet, maybe a tendency towards water retention,
perhaps finding it hard to lose weight even with effort,
a slower metabolism, digestive sluggishness, or just persistent low energy
levels and always wanting warmth. This points to an internal
environment that's maybe too cold or sluggish. So the insight
(06:37):
here is if you often feel heavy, cold, maybe lacking motivation,
your unit energy might be too dominant or perhaps stagnant.
And the book would then likely encourage practices that introduce warmth,
stimulate circulation, maybe gentle movement, which really brings up an
important question for everyone listening. How do you observe these
subtle or maybe not so subtle signals in your own
day to day life. Just tuning into them is probably
(07:00):
the first most powerful step towards restoring that balance.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
That's a great point for self reflection, just noticing those patterns. Okay,
So beyond yin and yang, the book introduces another really
key concept, Key, often heard as vital energy or life
force right, and the book frames it as the central
concept defining life, health and the interconnectedness of body and mind.
Can you tell us more about chi?
Speaker 3 (07:21):
Absolutely? Key is well. It's described as this invisible yet
fundamental life energy. It animates everything in the universe, the
big stuff, the small stuff, right down to the cells
in your body. It's not static, it's inherently dynamic, always moving.
It's interconnected, linking everything from your physical tissues to your
mental and emotional states. And importantly, it's transformative. It's constantly
(07:44):
turning the food we eat, the air we breathe, even
our thoughts into usable energy. So in TCM, optimal health
is basically defined by the smooth, abundant and balanced flow
of chi. When that chie gets blocked or if it's
deficient or maybe stagnant, that's when you start experiencing the
like fatigue, stress, pain, and eventually illness.
Speaker 2 (08:03):
And the book doesn't just say key. It talks about
different types of key. Doesn't it to give us some
more nuanced picture? Which types does it highlight and why
do they matter for us? Practically?
Speaker 3 (08:12):
Yeah, it simplifies it nicely by focusing on a few
key types. They're super relevant to our daily health. First,
there's yuan chi, often called original chi. Think of this
as your constitutional energy, what you inherit. It's stored in
the kidneys. It's like your deep foundational energy reserve, influencing growth, development, longevity,
and you can't really recharge it like a phone battery,
(08:32):
but you can conserve and strengthen it through things like
mindful living, managing stress, getting deep rest. So the insight
is protect that yuan chi Then there's gooky or food key.
This is prety straightforwards that the energy derived directly from
the food and drink you consume. It's the raw material
for all other cheat. The practical takeaway here is huge.
A balanced nourishing diet is absolutely fundamental. Poor nutrition means
(08:55):
insufficient gooky, which affects everything else. Next up is way chi,
the defensive cheek. This is like your body's protective shield
circulating just under the skin, basically your immune system in
TCM terms, the guards against the external pathogens, viruses, bacteria,
that sort of thing. The insight. If you're catching every
coal that goes around, or feel generally run down your weight,
you might be weak. The book would suggest ways to
(09:17):
bolster it. And finally there's yan key or nutritive chi.
This is more refined energy. It flows through those pathways
called meridians, nourishing your internal organs, tissues, blood. If your
yin key is low, you might feel generally weak, have
poor circulation, or find you heal slowly. The key is
supporting the organs that produce and circulate it, often through
(09:37):
diet and gentle movement.
Speaker 2 (09:39):
That really helps ground those terms. It connects them to
actual bodily functions, not just abstract ideas. And you mentioned
these types of tip flow through meridians. What exactly are
meridians in this context? How do they fit in?
Speaker 3 (09:51):
Exactly? Meridians are pictured as this intricate, invisible network throughout
your body, like an energy highway system. They aren't anatomical
structures like blood vessels or nerves that we'd see in
Western medicine, but there are specific energetic pathways. Key flows
through these channels, connecting all your organs, your tissues, even
linking into your emotional states. The book explains how Key
(10:12):
moves along these pathways, talks about ascending, descending, entering, and
exiting ch These terms just describe the direction of energy
flow needed for harmony. And what's really fascinating, I think
is the concept of the body clock, sometimes called the
organ clock. The book shows how different organs have peak
activity times over a twenty four hour cycle, like the
(10:32):
liver might be most active between one am and three am.
The practical use for you is that understanding this clock
can help guideily routines. It suggests optimal times for eating, exercising, resting.
It can even help you notice when certain symptoms tend
to flare up, giving clues about underlying imbalances. For instance,
if you regularly wake up between three am and five am,
(10:53):
the book might suggest looking at your lung health, as
that's considered the lungs active time.
Speaker 2 (10:57):
Wow, that's incredibly specific and practical. It turns the potentially
abstract concepts into things you can actually observe in your
daily life. Okay, so we've covered yin, yang and chi.
The book also introduces the five elements concept. Can you
just briefly touch on what the five elements are and
how they fit into this whole picture of balance?
Speaker 5 (11:15):
Sure?
Speaker 3 (11:16):
The five elements, usually listed as wood, fire, earth, metal,
and water, are another core framework in TCM. They help
understand how everything in the universe, including our bodies and
our emotions, is interconnected and constantly interacting. It's maybe better
to think of them as phases of energy or different
qualities of transformation, rather than just literal wood or water.
(11:37):
Each element is associated with specific organs, certain emotions, seasons, colors,
even tastes. So for example, wood is linked to the
liver and gall bladder, the emotion of anger, the season
of spring, and the color green fire relates to the heart,
joy or maybe agitation if it's out of balance, summer
and the color red and so on.
Speaker 2 (11:55):
So it's like another lens, another system for categorizing and
seeing the connections between different parts of our inner and
outer worlds.
Speaker 3 (12:01):
Precisely, it's all about relationships. Health in this view is
seen as the harmonious interaction and balance among these five elements.
They have cycles where each element supports another, and also
cycles where each controls another, keeping things in check. It's
a continuous flow, so when one element becomes imbalanced, maybe
too strong or too weak, it can throw off the others,
(12:22):
leading to symptoms. The book uses this framework to help
pinpoint root causes of issues and guide towards specific lifestyle changes, foods,
or even emotional practices that support whichever element needs attention.
It's a really holistic way of looking at things, moving
beyond just isolated symptoms to see the whole interconnected system.
Speaker 2 (12:40):
Okay, bring this all together, then, what does this ancient
wisdom as laid out in the Art of Healing really
mean for you the listener today? Why does TCM matter
so much in our fast paced modern world.
Speaker 3 (12:51):
Well, I think its relevance is actually booming right now,
partly because people are increasingly looking for holistic health options
and focusing more on preventive care. Firstly, TCM offers a
really powerful way to address chronic illness and stress. Modern
life throws a lot at us, leading to chronic conditions
that Western medicine often manages symptomatically. TCM, though, tries to
(13:12):
dig deeper. It aims to address the root imbalances, the
underlying causes, offering a path towards more sustainable health. For example,
someone with digestive issues triggered by stress, TCM wouldn't just
give something for the symptoms. It might suggest specific dietary shifts,
maybe acupressure points to use, perhaps meditation techniques, addressing the
(13:33):
whole picture.
Speaker 2 (13:34):
That is a fundamental shift. Isn't it moving beyond just
fixing problems after they appear, to actually preventing them and
strengthening the whole systems exactly?
Speaker 3 (13:42):
It really champions preventative care. TCM promotes developing lifestyle habits
that support long term health, things like regular self care
that's maybe adjusted for the seasons, incorporating mindfulness practices, being
aware of how your environment affects you. It's about building
vitality before problems even start using practices like kegong, for instance,
not just for treatment but for maintaining energy. And there's
(14:05):
also this growing demand for natural personalized medicine. People want options.
PCM offers natural, often less invasive forms of healing. I
think herbal medicine, acupuncture, lifestyle advice that's really tailored to
the individual, moving away from that one size fits all model.
That personalization is very appealing.
Speaker 2 (14:23):
In the mind body connection, that's such a huge topic
now in Western wellness discussions, but it's always been absolutely
central to TCM, hasn't it.
Speaker 3 (14:30):
Oh, absolutely, from the very beginning. TCM is never separated
mental and physical health. Their scene is completely intertwined. Emotions
aren't just feeling sloating around. They're understood to have direct
physical impacts on specific organs like prolonged sadness or grief
might affect the lungs, Chronic worry can impact a spleen
and digestion. It's very specific. So practice is like meditation chigong,
(14:53):
using specific acupressure points. They aren't just for physical wellness.
They're explicitly designed to enhance mental clarity, emotional balance, and
inner calm, directly addressing that crucial mind body link. And
one last very important point. TCM doesn't aim to replace
Western medicine, not at all, that seeks to complement it.
Many many people find huge benefits integrating TCM for things
(15:15):
like chronic pain management, or supporting recovery during cancer treatment,
or helping with mental health challenges right alongside their conventional
Western care. It's about using the strengths of both systems
for the best outcome.
Speaker 2 (15:25):
Wow, we really have only scratched the surface today of
the incredible depth of wisdom in the art of healing
Chinese medicine. For today, this book genuinely feels like a
roadmap helping us understand our bodies and the world around
us through this holistic lens that feels both timeless and
incredibly relevant right now.
Speaker 3 (15:43):
Yeah, and maybe this raises an important question for you
listening right now, having heard about these principles yin and
yang chi the elements, how might you integrate just one
small thing, maybe just starting to notice potential yen or
yang imbalances in yourself. We're simply becoming more aware of
your energy, your chi. How might that cultivate greater balance
(16:05):
and vitality in your daily routine? Even a tiny shift
can make a big.
Speaker 2 (16:09):
Difference, absolutely, and doctor Chu Chenhau's work along with the
mission of Coco Shunshan Ltd. It really is all about
empowering you through this kind of accessible education. So if
this deep dive has sparked your curiosity, if you feel
ready to learn more, well there's a whole world of
knowledge waiting for you.
Speaker 3 (16:23):
Definitely. For more information on doctor Huchin How's work, including
of course the art of Healing Chinese Medicine for today,
and to explore all sorts of other educational content they offer,
we highly recommend visiting Coco Hunkshan Ltd.
Speaker 2 (16:35):
You can find everything you need to continue your journey
into applying ancient Chinese wisdom from modern health right at
Coco hung San dot net. Let me smell that out
Ko Ko sah u n gsa n dot net. So
what does this all mean for you? It means you
have the power right now to reconnect with this profound
wisdom from the past and you can apply it to
(16:56):
achieve lasting health and find a more balanced way of
living today. Thank you so so much for diving deep
with us. Until next time, keep exploring, keep learning, and
keep thriving.
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In a world of shadows and hearts. Goal with pain,
its deep souls a dreary. There's a many of hope,
whispered promise, weade coat, benvy, corn aware, darkness lands, any
(00:28):
hard lovement there's a Yearney.
Speaker 2 (00:34):
Welcome to the Deep Dive, where we really try to
cut through all the noise and bring you the most
potent insights UH custom tailored for you. Today, we're embarking
on what I think is a truly fascinating journey. We're
looking into the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM,
and we're doing this through a really illuminating source, the
book The Art of Healing Chinese Medicine. For Today, our
(00:57):
mission basically in this deep dive is to unpack the
ancient wisdom in this guide, explore it's well it's incredibly
refreshing approach to wellness, and understand how its principles aren't
just ancient history but actually surprisingly relevant to our busy
modern lives. We'll also touch briefly on the person behind it,
doctor Schuchinho and her company cokushings On Ltd, which is
(01:17):
all about making knowledge accessible globally. So yeah, get ready
for some serious aha moments. And hopefully some practical wisdom
you can use right away. So let's kick off with
the book itself, The Art of Healing Chinese Medicine for Today.
This isn't just, you know, another health book off the shelf,
is it. It's described as your guide to unlocking the
ancient secrets of traditional Chinese medicine and applying them to
(01:37):
modern life. What really makes this one stand out?
Speaker 3 (01:41):
Well, I think what's truly compelling is its core philosophy. Right,
you know, we live in a world that's always chasing
the next quick fix, but this book, it deliberately focuses
on balance, holistic wellness, and crucially preventative care. It teaches
that real health isn't just about tackling symptoms when they
pop up. It's more about understand and harmonizing that intricate
(02:02):
dance between your mind, your body, and even your environment.
And like you said, it's rooted in over what twenty
five hundred years of wisdom, so it feels both ancient
and honestly incredibly forward thinking.
Speaker 2 (02:12):
Yeah, that focus on harmony and prevention that really hits home.
And importantly, the book makes this deep wisdom pretty accessible
right us, This clear understandable language good for beginners, people
just curious, but also for those maybe already familiar with
holistic health. How does that help the reader?
Speaker 3 (02:28):
It empowers you. Basically, it gives you a clear roadmap.
So instead of feeling totally overwhelmed by like really complex theories,
the book breaks TCM down into actionable insights, things you
can actually do. It allows you to actively cultivate a
life of natural wellness. It's not just knowledge for the
sake of knowing stuff. It's knowledge aimed at transformation, real change.
Speaker 2 (02:49):
Okay, that makes sense, and that focus on accessible, empowering knowledge, well,
that leads us straight to the visionary behind it all
doctor schuchin Hum and her company. Her personal story sounds
amazing science writing music, but thinking about the art of
healing and our listeners, what parts of her vision and
Kokushingsan Ltd are most relevant here?
Speaker 4 (03:08):
Right?
Speaker 3 (03:08):
If we connect the dots, Doctor Howe's own journey really
reflects this idea of embracing diverse passions and that same spirit,
it seems, drives Kokushensan Ltd. Their core belief as I
understand it, is that knowledge can change destinies. You know
that education has the power to change the world. Her company, Kokushimsan,
was apparently inspired by her parents' focus on creativity and learning.
(03:31):
So it's not just a book publisher, it's this global
digital hub. They offer a whole range of educational resources.
I think the key takeaway for listeners is how Kokushumsan's
mission breaking down barriers to education directly ties into making
profound wisdom like the TCM and the art of healing
understandable and available to everyone everywhere. So when you engage
(03:52):
with their stuff, you're not just reading a book. You're
kind of supporting this whole philosophy of accessible, empowering knowledge.
Speaker 2 (03:57):
That fits perfectly. The mission to empower them through education
really lines up with the book's clear style on a
complex subject. So okay, with that framework, let's dive into
the actual wisdom. The book, especially early on, introduces these
foundational TCM ideas Yin Yang five Elements Chi. Where does
the book start us off? What's the first big concept?
Speaker 3 (04:18):
It really begins with that universal principle of balance, which
is embodied by Yin and Yang. And these aren't just
you know, abstract philosophical ideas the present It is really
practical tools, cools for understanding the rhythms of your own body,
your life.
Speaker 2 (04:31):
Okay, Yin and yang. We've all seen the symbol, right,
the swirling halves black and white, each with that little
dot of the opposite color. The book calls them complementary
yet opposing forces. So Yin is things like calmness, cooling, nourishment, darkness, coldness, stillness,
sort of the receptive inward energy, and yang is the
opposite warmth, light, energy, activity, dynamism that expansive outward energy.
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But what about that little dot. What does that small
circle of the opposite color mean for our health?
Speaker 3 (04:59):
Ah? Yeah, that dot is so important. It basically signifies
that within each element there's the potential for the other.
There's no absolute yin or absolute yang. Everything contains a seed.
If its opposite, it's dynamic. So in TCM, health fundamentally
comes down to maintaining a balanced dynamic state between yin
and yang. Is when there's an imbalance too much of
(05:21):
one or not enough of one compared to the other,
that's when illness or discomfort tends to show up. And
the book gives some really clear examples of how these
imbalances might actually appear in your daily life.
Speaker 2 (05:31):
Okay, yeah, examples would be helpful. Can you give us
a few? How might someone start to spot these patterns
in themselves? Sure?
Speaker 3 (05:37):
Let's take excess yang. If you find yourself consistently dealing
with things like, say, inflammation, restlessness, maybe a racing mind,
that feeling of high energy followed by a total crash
or acid reflux, chronic headaches, maybe insomnia, or just generally
feeling hot, having red flushed skin, being excessively thirsty. The
book suggests these are pretty classic signs. The key inside
(06:00):
is if you feel like you're constantly running hot, maybe irritable, restless,
just can't wind down. It suggests your yang energy is overactive,
and the book would then guide you towards things like calming,
cooling practices, maybe certain foods.
Speaker 2 (06:12):
Right like being overheated or overdriven makes sense? What about
the flip side signs of excess in?
Speaker 3 (06:17):
So conversely, excess yin could show up as things like
cold hands and feet, maybe a tendency towards water retention,
perhaps finding it hard to lose weight even with effort,
a slower metabolism, digestive sluggishness, or just persistent low energy
levels and always wanting warmth. This points to an internal
environment that's maybe too cold or sluggish. So the insight
(06:37):
here is if you often feel heavy, cold, maybe lacking motivation,
your unit energy might be too dominant or perhaps stagnant.
And the book would then likely encourage practices that introduce warmth,
stimulate circulation, maybe gentle movement, which really brings up an
important question for everyone listening. How do you observe these
subtle or maybe not so subtle signals in your own
day to day life. Just tuning into them is probably
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the first most powerful step towards restoring that balance.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
That's a great point for self reflection, just noticing those patterns. Okay,
So beyond yin and yang, the book introduces another really
key concept, Key, often heard as vital energy or life
force right, and the book frames it as the central
concept defining life, health and the interconnectedness of body and mind.
Can you tell us more about chi?
Speaker 3 (07:21):
Absolutely? Key is well. It's described as this invisible yet
fundamental life energy. It animates everything in the universe, the
big stuff, the small stuff, right down to the cells
in your body. It's not static, it's inherently dynamic, always moving.
It's interconnected, linking everything from your physical tissues to your
mental and emotional states. And importantly, it's transformative. It's constantly
(07:44):
turning the food we eat, the air we breathe, even
our thoughts into usable energy. So in TCM, optimal health
is basically defined by the smooth, abundant and balanced flow
of chi. When that chie gets blocked or if it's
deficient or maybe stagnant, that's when you start experiencing the
like fatigue, stress, pain, and eventually illness.
Speaker 2 (08:03):
And the book doesn't just say key. It talks about
different types of key. Doesn't it to give us some
more nuanced picture? Which types does it highlight and why
do they matter for us? Practically?
Speaker 3 (08:12):
Yeah, it simplifies it nicely by focusing on a few
key types. They're super relevant to our daily health. First,
there's yuan chi, often called original chi. Think of this
as your constitutional energy, what you inherit. It's stored in
the kidneys. It's like your deep foundational energy reserve, influencing growth, development, longevity,
and you can't really recharge it like a phone battery,
(08:32):
but you can conserve and strengthen it through things like
mindful living, managing stress, getting deep rest. So the insight
is protect that yuan chi Then there's gooky or food key.
This is prety straightforwards that the energy derived directly from
the food and drink you consume. It's the raw material
for all other cheat. The practical takeaway here is huge.
A balanced nourishing diet is absolutely fundamental. Poor nutrition means
(08:55):
insufficient gooky, which affects everything else. Next up is way chi,
the defensive cheek. This is like your body's protective shield
circulating just under the skin, basically your immune system in
TCM terms, the guards against the external pathogens, viruses, bacteria,
that sort of thing. The insight. If you're catching every
coal that goes around, or feel generally run down your weight,
you might be weak. The book would suggest ways to
(09:17):
bolster it. And finally there's yan key or nutritive chi.
This is more refined energy. It flows through those pathways
called meridians, nourishing your internal organs, tissues, blood. If your
yin key is low, you might feel generally weak, have
poor circulation, or find you heal slowly. The key is
supporting the organs that produce and circulate it, often through
(09:37):
diet and gentle movement.
Speaker 2 (09:39):
That really helps ground those terms. It connects them to
actual bodily functions, not just abstract ideas. And you mentioned
these types of tip flow through meridians. What exactly are
meridians in this context? How do they fit in?
Speaker 3 (09:51):
Exactly? Meridians are pictured as this intricate, invisible network throughout
your body, like an energy highway system. They aren't anatomical
structures like blood vessels or nerves that we'd see in
Western medicine, but there are specific energetic pathways. Key flows
through these channels, connecting all your organs, your tissues, even
linking into your emotional states. The book explains how Key
(10:12):
moves along these pathways, talks about ascending, descending, entering, and
exiting ch These terms just describe the direction of energy
flow needed for harmony. And what's really fascinating, I think
is the concept of the body clock, sometimes called the
organ clock. The book shows how different organs have peak
activity times over a twenty four hour cycle, like the
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liver might be most active between one am and three am.
The practical use for you is that understanding this clock
can help guideily routines. It suggests optimal times for eating, exercising, resting.
It can even help you notice when certain symptoms tend
to flare up, giving clues about underlying imbalances. For instance,
if you regularly wake up between three am and five am,
(10:53):
the book might suggest looking at your lung health, as
that's considered the lungs active time.
Speaker 2 (10:57):
Wow, that's incredibly specific and practical. It turns the potentially
abstract concepts into things you can actually observe in your
daily life. Okay, so we've covered yin, yang and chi.
The book also introduces the five elements concept. Can you
just briefly touch on what the five elements are and
how they fit into this whole picture of balance?
Speaker 5 (11:15):
Sure?
Speaker 3 (11:16):
The five elements, usually listed as wood, fire, earth, metal,
and water, are another core framework in TCM. They help
understand how everything in the universe, including our bodies and
our emotions, is interconnected and constantly interacting. It's maybe better
to think of them as phases of energy or different
qualities of transformation, rather than just literal wood or water.
(11:37):
Each element is associated with specific organs, certain emotions, seasons, colors,
even tastes. So for example, wood is linked to the
liver and gall bladder, the emotion of anger, the season
of spring, and the color green fire relates to the heart,
joy or maybe agitation if it's out of balance, summer
and the color red and so on.
Speaker 2 (11:55):
So it's like another lens, another system for categorizing and
seeing the connections between different parts of our inner and
outer worlds.
Speaker 3 (12:01):
Precisely, it's all about relationships. Health in this view is
seen as the harmonious interaction and balance among these five elements.
They have cycles where each element supports another, and also
cycles where each controls another, keeping things in check. It's
a continuous flow, so when one element becomes imbalanced, maybe
too strong or too weak, it can throw off the others,
(12:22):
leading to symptoms. The book uses this framework to help
pinpoint root causes of issues and guide towards specific lifestyle changes, foods,
or even emotional practices that support whichever element needs attention.
It's a really holistic way of looking at things, moving
beyond just isolated symptoms to see the whole interconnected system.
Speaker 2 (12:40):
Okay, bring this all together, then, what does this ancient
wisdom as laid out in the Art of Healing really
mean for you the listener today? Why does TCM matter
so much in our fast paced modern world.
Speaker 3 (12:51):
Well, I think its relevance is actually booming right now,
partly because people are increasingly looking for holistic health options
and focusing more on preventive care. Firstly, TCM offers a
really powerful way to address chronic illness and stress. Modern
life throws a lot at us, leading to chronic conditions
that Western medicine often manages symptomatically. TCM, though, tries to
(13:12):
dig deeper. It aims to address the root imbalances, the
underlying causes, offering a path towards more sustainable health. For example,
someone with digestive issues triggered by stress, TCM wouldn't just
give something for the symptoms. It might suggest specific dietary shifts,
maybe acupressure points to use, perhaps meditation techniques, addressing the
(13:33):
whole picture.
Speaker 2 (13:34):
That is a fundamental shift. Isn't it moving beyond just
fixing problems after they appear, to actually preventing them and
strengthening the whole systems exactly?
Speaker 3 (13:42):
It really champions preventative care. TCM promotes developing lifestyle habits
that support long term health, things like regular self care
that's maybe adjusted for the seasons, incorporating mindfulness practices, being
aware of how your environment affects you. It's about building
vitality before problems even start using practices like kegong, for instance,
not just for treatment but for maintaining energy. And there's
(14:05):
also this growing demand for natural personalized medicine. People want options.
PCM offers natural, often less invasive forms of healing. I
think herbal medicine, acupuncture, lifestyle advice that's really tailored to
the individual, moving away from that one size fits all model.
That personalization is very appealing.
Speaker 2 (14:23):
In the mind body connection, that's such a huge topic
now in Western wellness discussions, but it's always been absolutely
central to TCM, hasn't it.
Speaker 3 (14:30):
Oh, absolutely, from the very beginning. TCM is never separated
mental and physical health. Their scene is completely intertwined. Emotions
aren't just feeling sloating around. They're understood to have direct
physical impacts on specific organs like prolonged sadness or grief
might affect the lungs, Chronic worry can impact a spleen
and digestion. It's very specific. So practice is like meditation chigong,
(14:53):
using specific acupressure points. They aren't just for physical wellness.
They're explicitly designed to enhance mental clarity, emotional balance, and
inner calm, directly addressing that crucial mind body link. And
one last very important point. TCM doesn't aim to replace
Western medicine, not at all, that seeks to complement it.
Many many people find huge benefits integrating TCM for things
(15:15):
like chronic pain management, or supporting recovery during cancer treatment,
or helping with mental health challenges right alongside their conventional
Western care. It's about using the strengths of both systems
for the best outcome.
Speaker 2 (15:25):
Wow, we really have only scratched the surface today of
the incredible depth of wisdom in the art of healing
Chinese medicine. For today, this book genuinely feels like a
roadmap helping us understand our bodies and the world around
us through this holistic lens that feels both timeless and
incredibly relevant right now.
Speaker 3 (15:43):
Yeah, and maybe this raises an important question for you
listening right now, having heard about these principles yin and
yang chi the elements, how might you integrate just one
small thing, maybe just starting to notice potential yen or
yang imbalances in yourself. We're simply becoming more aware of
your energy, your chi. How might that cultivate greater balance
(16:05):
and vitality in your daily routine? Even a tiny shift
can make a big.
Speaker 2 (16:09):
Difference, absolutely, and doctor Chu Chenhau's work along with the
mission of Coco Shunshan Ltd. It really is all about
empowering you through this kind of accessible education. So if
this deep dive has sparked your curiosity, if you feel
ready to learn more, well there's a whole world of
knowledge waiting for you.
Speaker 3 (16:23):
Definitely. For more information on doctor Huchin How's work, including
of course the art of Healing Chinese Medicine for today,
and to explore all sorts of other educational content they offer,
we highly recommend visiting Coco Hunkshan Ltd.
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You can find everything you need to continue your journey
into applying ancient Chinese wisdom from modern health right at
Coco hung San dot net. Let me smell that out
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what does this all mean for you? It means you
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achieve lasting health and find a more balanced way of
living today. Thank you so so much for diving deep
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