Disease is caused by a Yin-Yang imbalance. Factors that can lead to disharmony include the six evils, seven emotions as well as miscellaneous factors.

The six evils: wind, cold, summer heat, dryness, dampness and fire, are related to the seasons or working environment. For example, generally there are wind diseases in spring, summer-heat diseases in summer, damp diseases in late summer and early autumn, dry diseases in autumn, and cold diseases in winter. The six climatic evils enter the body causing disease mostly through the spaces located between skin and muscle, or the openings like nose and mouth and are therefore also called the six exogenous or outside evils.

"The five yin-organs of the human body produce five kinds of essential qi, which bring forth joy, anger, grief, worry, and fear."

The seven emotions: joy, anger, anxie

As can be seen, one’s element type gives practitioner’s a look deep into their patients’ core, that helps make clear both “the nature of their destiny and what blocks its expression”. It provides a basis for both “assessing the quality of humans’ destiny and guiding them back toward the full self-expression that is synonymous with health.”

Metal element people like definition, structure, discipline and organization. They have many principles. They are methodical and efficient. This person can easily become strict and rigid. Rigidity and a tendency to hold onto idea and emotions can cause constipation as well as muscular tightness, emotional tension and other restrictions. Metal people have a natural vulnerability of the lungs and large intestines, resulting in frequent colds, flu, bronchitis, sinusitis or asthma. Metal people should take care in dry weather and avoid smoking, as well as too much baked, barbecued or smoked food. Metal people can regain balance by breathing consciously and doing relaxation exercises. Metal people need to work at developing the spiritual side of their lives, neglecting it can lead to physical illness. Their tendency to put up boundaries can also negatively affect their health. Grief and sorrow should be let out by crying; it is very important to allow yourself to cry when sad, but also to be able to let go and get on with life.

Fire element type people tend to be natural leader who inspire the people around them, attracting loyalty and devotion. They are optimistic, charismatic and have ready access to their intuition. They enjoy physical contact and emotional intimacy. The heart is the centre of the emotions and the heart is said to be responsible for communication with others. Fire people are therefore able to express their feelings fully and are fond of talking. Fire people have a natural vulnerability of the heart and small intestines, resulting in problems of a cardiovascular nature and spasms of the intestines. The need for social contact may also lead to mental over activity. The heart is said to house the Shen and the Shen needs rest if it is to be maintained in harmony. If this does not happen, there will be frequent unease, anxiety and sleep problems. Fire people should avoid excess exposure to light and heat, as they are easily and badly affected by the summer heat “evil”. The best way for Fire people to regain balance mentally is to maintain deep emotional stability through meditating for example, and physically by exercising regularly to maintain a healthy circulation. Fire peopl

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