Posted on May 14, 2009 by Yael
Today I want to take a close look at TCM Directory.
I think it’s important for all of us to be aware of the options for Internet marketing that we have around us (one of many), and sometimes, it’s good to be reminded of obvious things, like the importance of websites like TCM Directory, and the important hard work that Elie Goldschmidt puts into his directory.
A long time ago…
When I was a student, the best directory I found was Acupuncture & TCM Links of Vil’s.
This was like striking gold for me back then, and I spent hours looking through the various links.
The years went by and things changed, and now we can find other directories, one of them is TCM Directory.
Posted on February 21, 2008 by Yael
~Dedicated to my beautiful friend who asks wise questions~
I’ve been asked to write about the difference between TCM acupuncture and 5 Elements theory.
Oy! So much to be said, how can I leave something out? And will it be clear? Am I really the person for the task??
OK, deep breath…. right. Now.
This is what I came up with, and feel free to add your own perspective in the comments section.
5E in short
The 5 Elements theory (or the 5 phases) is a vital part of Chinese philosophy.
In Man we can see a reflection of nature, meaning that we can see in Man many of the phases that occur in nature, as Man is a part of nature.
The 5 elements according to CM are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water.
All of the things we can see around us can be categorized according to the 5E- emotions, sounds, seasons, colors and so on.
According to this theory, a person has the 5E in him at all times, but one element stands in the heart of that individual, one element is the core of a person being. Know what that element is and you will understand what makes this person tick.
Of course there are other elements that can be seen in this person, sometimes one uses an element that is not the core element to protect himself, therefore confusing people around him and practitioners.
