of the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches similar to the Asian concept of yin and yang? The theory behind Chinese medicine is based on Taoist philosophy and yin-yang dualism. Yin represents the cold‚ slow‚ or passive principle‚ while yang represents the hot‚ excited‚ or active principle. Health results when the body has the forces of yin and yang in balance. Disease is due to an internal imbalance of yin and yang that leads to a blockage in the flow of vital energy (qi or chi) along pathways
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Beginnings and History The history of Daoism can befittingly be separated into four periods: Proto-Daoism‚ Classical Daoism‚ Modern Daoism and Contemporary Daoism. The first period‚ Proto-Daoism‚ spans the time from antiquity all the way to the 2nd century C.E. The intention behind this period being called "proto-Daoism" is that we have no information of any official Daoist religious organizations at this time. The classic works that were inscribed in the course of this period‚ the Daode jing
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combination of Five Phases theory with Yin-Yang Theory).Yin and yang are ancient Chinese concepts which can be traced back to the Shang dynasty (1600–1100 BC). They represent two abstract and complementary aspects that every phenomenon in the universe can be divided into. Primordial analogies for these aspects are the sun-facing (yang) and the shady (yin) side of a hill. Two other commonly used representational allegories of yin and yang are water and fire. In the yin-yang theory‚ detailed attributions are
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Culture by definition of Giddens (2013) is “a pattern of shared attitudes‚ beliefs‚ self-definitions‚ norms‚ roles‚ and values that can occur among those who speak a particular language‚ or live in a defined geographical region” (p.29). As a nurse‚ it is of utmost importance to consider the patient’s culture when providing care. Because cultures and customs that are followed vary so much from patient to patient‚ the nurse should be educated on how to provide culturally competent care. Being culturally
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insufficiency of yin-yang‚ qi-blood‚ and bowels and viscera arising through internal damage by…excesses…or enduring illness.” To further elucidate the meaning of yin and yang‚ one may be able to understand it as the “bipolar manifestation of all things in nature” (Flaws 2001). Within nature and the body‚ there is a dynamic relationship between yin and yang. During times of normality‚ there is usually a balance between the two; however‚ this equilibrium is not static but constantly changing. Shifts in yin and
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Shang dynasty ruled in China‚ it was believed that the “foundation of the universe” was represented by the yin yang symbol. The yin yang symbol demonstrates a complete balance between a dark and bright symbol‚ which to the Shang rulers was the marriage of Qian‚ referred to as heaven‚ and Kun‚ known as the earth. This symbolism is like day and night‚ one cannot exist without the other. The yin yang symbol is also a representation of a Daoist principle called qi‚ which is the energy that flows in nature
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The Chinese religions consist of three main religions and ideas. These include Buddhism‚ Daoism‚ and Confucianism. We have already learned about Buddhism‚ but Daoism and Confucianism are new to our knowledge. Buddhism is the sun‚ Daoism is the moon‚ and Confucianism is the five planets (Bilhartz‚ 259). These are separate ideas‚ but it is likely that all three religions are used at the same time by people. There are always difference of opinions about the beginning of a tradition and its origin. The
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philosophy of the Chinese people and has no sacred writings priesthood etc. but it has affected Chinese character and created cultic development. 2. Chinese concept of the yin and yang as a unifying explanation for the universe. Yin – negative force of nature. Yang – positive force of nature. The interaction between yin & yang was understood as one of the factors in the operation of the universe. All nature‚ humankind‚ and events are a combination of both forces and when the forces are harmoniously
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Chinese food culture Though there are many different schools‚ branches‚ regional variants‚ etc.‚ of Chinese cooking‚ together they constitute what one might reasonably term "Chinese Cooking"‚ where "Chinese Cooking" is distinct from‚ say‚ "Italian Cooking". A nation’s cooking culture reflects its food traditions‚ from the food-preparation and eating habits of the countryside to the food-preparation and eating habits of the city‚ notwithstanding the increasing introduction of foreign fare that is
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Korean-Americans are the fastest growing subgroup of Asian Americans. In a 10 mile radius of the hospital I work in the Korean population varies from about 10 to more than 50 of the population comprising some of the surrounding towns (Holy Name Medical Center Korean Medical Program‚ 2013). Therefore‚ it is very important for healthcare providers to be able to communicate with this culture. In response to the needs of the patients‚ our hospital has created the Korean Medical Program. The program
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