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"Yin is also bright and light; yang is dark. yin is light; yang is heavy. Just as the seasons change, cooling and heating the earth in turn, so do other elements. In each case, yin and yang are constantly transforming as the pendulum swings from one to the other. This concept is represented in the symbol for yin and yang, black and white that flow around and into each other. The Yin/Yang Symbol The curve dividing the circle indicates that yin and yang continuously flow together. They blend and transform into one another, creating peace and harmonic homeostasis." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"All of life is somehow an expression of the interplay between yin and yang. Every physiological process and symptom can be analyzed in the light of yin-yang theory. Since the ultimate goal of Chinese medicine is to balance and strengthen (tonify), every form of treatment has, in a broad sense, one of the following aims: To tonify yang To tonify yin To eliminate excess yang To eliminate excess yin4 The Vivifying Force: Chi (QQ Yin and yang are complementary aspects of another concept at the heart of Chinese medicine, chi (sometimes also spelled qi). We have no equivalent word in English." - William Collinge, The American Holistic Health Association Complete Guide to Alternative Medicine (Get the book.)

"In TCM and Chinese philosophy, this balance is represented by yin and yang, complementary qualities that exist together in all things. yin is cool or cold fall and winter, wet and passive. Yang is its opposite: warm or hot, spring and summer, vibrant and dry. yin is also bright and light; yang is dark. yin is light; yang is heavy. Just as the seasons change, cooling and heating the earth in turn, so do other elements. In each case, yin and yang are constantly transforming as the pendulum swings from one to the other." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"She now declares, "Raw food is the perfect marriage between yin and yang." She explains this is because yin represents (among other things) the fluids, and yang represents (among other things) the life force and energy. Cooking destroys both of these in the food. Joe Alexander has some interesting comments about people who use climate to delay their journey to raw diets (Blatant Raw Foodist Propaganda! pp. 116-117): I have met many people who say that they would like to live on raw food if they lived in a warm climate, but it is too cold where they live." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"See yin and yang. yarmulke (YAH-muh-kuh, YAHR-muhl-kuh) In Orthodox Judaism and Conservative Judaism, a skullcap worn by men as a sign of reverence while praying to God or talking about him. yin and yang Two forces in the universe, according to a Chinese theory: yin is the passive, negative force, and yang the active, positive force. According to this theory, wise people will detect these forces in Yin and yang the seasons, in their food, and so on, and will regulate their lives accordingly. yoga In Hinduism, a set of mental and physical exercises aimed at producing spiritual enlightenment." - E. D. Hirsch, The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy (Get the book.)

"See yin and yang. yarmulke (yah-muh-kuh, yahr-muhl-kuh) In Orthodox Judaism and Conservative Judaism, a skullcap worn by men as a sign of reverence while praying to God or talking about him. Yin and Yang yin and yang Two forces in the universe, according to a Chinese theory: yin is the passive, negative force, and yang the active, positive force. According to this theory, wise people will detect these forces in the seasons, in their food, and so on, and will regulate their lives accordingly. yoga In Hinduism, a set of mental and physical exercises aimed at producing spiritual enlightenment." - James Trefil, Joseph F. Kett, and E. D. Hirsch, The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know (Get the book.)

"Chinese philosophy also classifies energy as yang and blood as yin. A person with an excess of yang might be overweight, have an angry temperament, and high blood pressure. Such an individual would benefit from such foods as asparagus, bananas, cucumbers, soy products (tofu), and watermelon. A person with a quiet personality, who is listless or tires easily, may have an excess of cooling yin. Foods recommended for this type of person include beef, garlic, ginger, lamb, and pepper. yin foods are cooling and have a cooling effect, whereas yang foods are warming." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"It acts upon the flesh and muscles and belongs to that essence of yin which penetrates the aura of the earth." CHINESE FOLK MEDICINE Stomach Meridian Stomach?5 points The stomach meridian begins on the face under the eye and runs by the mouth onto the jaw and temple, then down the neck onto the chest, then parallel to the center line of the body, down the outside of the thigh and calf, then along the center top of the foot, and ends at the outside of the second toenail." - Elson M. Haas, Staying Healthy With the Seasons (Get the book.) "Fruits are the most yin (wet, cooling) followed by vegetables, whereas the yang foods are the more concentrated, heating ones, primarily the proteins (flesh, nuts, seeds, beans), fats (dairy products, eggs), and complex carbohydrates (whole grains). So during the summer eat lots of fresh fruits and juices, multicolored salads and vegetables, some seeds, nuts, and grains, and fewer dairy products and meats. Obviously, if you are doing physical outdoor work or getting lots of exercise, you need to eat more food." - Elson M. Haas, Staying Healthy With the Seasons (Get the book.) "Water is the most yin, receptive element, the one relating to the emotions. In the body, blue (the color for the Water element) balances red, that is to say, Fire and Water control each other, by keeping each other in balance. They can also injure or attack one another. If Water is weak, the Fire can rage out of control and lead to heat or inflammation in the body. If Water becomes too strong, it can drown the Fire, and the individual may lose his or her power to act. The heart and kidney relationship is of key importance in both Western and Chinese medicine." - Elson M. Haas, Staying Healthy With the Seasons (Get the book.) "One can take as invariable rule: Heaven and Earth; the changes between yin and Yang; the infallibility of the four seasons; the knowledge of the methods of the twelve divisions of time. Not even imperial wisdom can take advantage of them or oppress them." In Rays of the Dawn, by Thurman Fleet, the four naturopathic laws for harmony of the body, mind, and soul are set forth. First is the law of nourishment." - Elson M. Haas, Staying Healthy With the Seasons (Get the book.)

"Word Made 87 Yang, the light, active, masculine principle, and yin, the dark, passive, and feminine, in their interaction underlie and constitute the whole world of forms ("the ten thousand things"). They proceed from and together make manifest Tao: the source and law of being. Tao means "road," or "way." Tao is the way or course of nature, destiny, cosmic order; the Absolute made manifest. Tao is therefore also "truth," "right conduct." Yang and yin together as Tao are depicted thus: Tao underlies the cosmos. Tao inhabits every created thing." - Joseph Campbell, The Hero with a Thousand Faces Joseph Campbell (Get the book.)

"See yin and yang. yarmulke (yah-muh-kuh, yahr-muhl-kuh) In Orthodox Judaism and Conservative Judaism, a skullcap worn by men as a sign of reverence while praying to God or talking about him. Yin and Yang yin and yang Two forces in the universe, according to a Chinese theory: yin is the passive, negative force, and yang the active, positive force. According to this theory, wise people will detect these forces in the seasons, in their food, and so on, and will regulate their lives accordingly. yoga In Hinduism, a set of mental and physical exercises aimed at producing spiritual enlightenment." - E. D. Hirsch, Joseph F. Kett, James Trefil, The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know (Get the book.)

"The black teardrop, yin, signifies the characteristics of the moon, the direction north, softness, and receptivity. The original meaning of yin is "the north side of the hill—away from the sun." yin represents feminine nature. The white teardrop, Yang, signifies the characteristics of the sun, the direction south, activity, hardness, and brightness. The original meaning of Yang is "the south side of the hill?facing the sun." Yang represents masculine nature. The symbol of the Tao shows two opposing forces in a circular dance with no beginning or end." - Ray Dodd, BeliefWorks: The Art of Living Your Dreams (Get the book.)

"YIN AND YANG AND ASTHMA There are similarities between yin and yang and the philosophy behind Ron's treatment of asthma. It is Ron's belief that asthma can be relieved by counterbalancing what happens during an attack. For instance, the asthmatic's very short breathing pattern is balanced by the long breaths of the Controlled Pattern Breathing. Colour Therapy Colour affects us in many ways. It can change our mood, make us feel confident, increase our concentration, enhance our physical and mental aptitude and attitude, uplift us or help us recover from illness. Yes, it really can!" - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"See yin and yang. yarmulke (yah-muh-kuh, yahr-muhl-kuh) In Orthodox Judaism and Conservative Judaism, a skullcap worn by men as a sign of reverence while praying to God or talking about him. Yin and Yang yin and yang Two forces in the universe, according to a Chinese theory: yin is the passive, negative force, and yang the active, positive force. According to this theory, wise people will detect these forces in the seasons, in their food, and so on, and will regulate their lives accordingly. yoga In Hinduism, a set of mental and physical exercises aimed at producing spiritual enlightenment." - James Trefil, Joseph F. Kett, and E. D. Hirsch, The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know (Get the book.)

"It is used as a cough syrup for treating chronic tracheitis and a number of other cough-related conditions, such as asthma, dry coughs, heat in the lungs, etc, especially with yin deficiency (clears yin deficient heat). It is also used to strengthen semen, counteract yin deficiency, lubricate the lungs and intestines, harmonize the blood, stimulate the heart, increase the secretion of saliva, strengthen vital energy, and nourish the stomach, kidneys, and brain (Ying et al, 1987). In China, a number of prepared products are made from this fungus, including "Yin Mi Pian" which includes A. mellea." - Christopher Hobbs, Medicinal Mushrooms: An Exploration of Tradition, Healing, & Culture (Herbs and Health Series) (Get the book.)

"At the core of Chinese medicine is the fundamental belief in yin and yang, or balance of energy within the body. According to traditional Chinese medicine, there are two opposing forces in the universe: yin, which is negative, and yang, which is positive. Everything (including all herbs) and everybody is characterized as either yin or yang. yin types tend to be cool, calm, and quiet. Yang types are hot, stimulating, and energetic. A healthy body is one that strikes a balance between the opposing forces of yin and yang." - Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D., Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Hundreds of NEW Natural Products that Will Help You Live Longer, Look Better, Stay Heathier, ... and Much More! (Get the book.)

"The Great Original of the Chinese chronicles, the holy woman T'ai Yuan, combined in her person the masculine Yang and the feminine yin.87 The cabalistic teachings of the medieval Jews, as well as the Gnostic Christian writings of the second century, .represent the Word Made 87 Yang, the light, active, masculine principle, and yin, the dark, passive, and feminine, in their interaction underlie and constitute the whole world of forms ("the ten thousand things"). They proceed from and together make manifest Tao: the source and law of being. Tao means "road," or "way." - Joseph Campbell, The Hero with a Thousand Faces Joseph Campbell (Get the book.)

"The first recorded traces of this system (familiar to westerners through the terms yin and yang, its two primary sub-categories) develop lines of correspondence or association between sets of theoretically opposed states of being, characteristics, and physical phenomena. Thus, the attributes 'feminine' and 'masculine' are linked to similarly opposed physical phenomena Uhke, respectively, dark and light, wet and dry, cold and warm. All of the first terms were associated with the category yin, and all the latter with its opposite term, yang." - Roberta Bivins, Alternative Medicine?: A History (Get the book.)

"See yin and yang. yarmulke (YAH-muh-kuh, YAHR-muhl-kuh) In Orthodox Judaism and Conservative Judaism, a skullcap worn by men as a sign of reverence while praying to God or talking about him. yin and yang Two forces in the universe, according to a Chinese theory: yin is the passive, negative force, and yang the active, positive force. According to this theory, wise people will detect these forces in Yin and yang the seasons, in their food, and so on, and will regulate their lives accordingly. yoga In Hinduism, a set of mental and physical exercises aimed at producing spiritual enlightenment." - E. D. Hirsch, The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy (Get the book.)

"Health, the Chinese believe, is the result of a balance of yin and yang within the body. An imbalance leads to illness. Internal illnesses are believed to stem from too much yin, whereas problems caused by external agents such as climate, infection and allergy are the effect of excess yang. Rather than focusing on symptoms, Chinese medicine uses acupressure, acupuncture, moxibustion, shiatsu, reflexology and t'ai-chi to stimulate the chi energy flow and build up whichever of the two forces is deficient." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"YIN - yin is conceived of as 3Earth, female, dark, passive, and absorbent. yin is present in even numbers, valleys, and waters and is represented by the tiger, the color orange, and a broken line. YANG - Yang is conceived of as Heaven, male, light, active, and penetrating. It is present in odd numbers and in mountains and is represented The Yin-Yang Symbol by the dragon, the color blue, and an unbroken line. The significance of the yin-yang circle permeates every aspect of Chinese thought and influences astrology, divination, art, government, and even medicine." - William L. Fischer, How to Fight Cancer & Win (Get the book.)

"The yin, the Yang, and Baby Makes Three Acupuncture, like TCM, is based on a concept of the body as a balance of forces—yin (the cold, the slow, and the passive) and yang (the hot, the excited, and the active). The general theory of acupuncture is based on the premise that vital energy (known as qi or chi) flows along pathways in the body, that there are patterns of this energy flow that are essential for health, and that disruptions of this flow are responsible for disease. Optimal health is achieved when energy is in balance, flowing effortlessly through the body." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.) "Also known as yin yang huo, epimedium has a long history in Chinese medicine as a tonic for the liver, joints, and kidneys. But in the United States, its principal use is as an aphrodisiac. What Do the Chinese Know That We Don't? Horny goat weed is loaded with flavonoids, polysaccharides, sterols, and an alkaloid called mag-naflorine, according to herbal medicine expert Chris Kilham, author of the Hot Plants: Natures Proven Sex Boosters for Men and Women. This time-tested aphrodisiac "increases libido in men and women, and improves erectile function in men," Kilham says." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"From the viewpoint of Eastern philosophy, this diet is felt to be a good balance of yin and yang and to be stabilizing, nourishing, and healing. With the avoidances of chemicals, sugars, refined foods, and high-fat foods, it is a good step, I believe, toward a more balanced and healthful diet for many Americans. With a variety of foods eaten, there is not a great deal of concern over malnutrition, though many practicing macrobiotics appear very trim by American standards." - Elson M. Haas, M.D., Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine (Get the book.)

"Macrobiotics includes an Eastern philosophy of balancing yin and yang, which are opposing forces. Michio Kushi established a macrobiotic center in Boston in 1978 and has gained a noteworthy following. Kushi has publicly encouraged cancer patients to continue with conventional care. There are varying levels of intensity in complying with macrobiotic principles, with the ultimate level (+7) being a diet of 100% whole cereals. An American physician, Anthony Sattilaro, cured himself of advanced prostatic cancer with the macrobiotic diet and wrote a book to further popularize this approach." - Patrick Quillin, Beating Cancer with Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Having the two plants intertwined on the trellis in symbolic union of yin and yang, male and female, seems fitting for yin Yang Valley and for the Garden of Youth. After all, sex is a great activity for staying young at heart. Laying the Foundation When I retired in 1995,1 figured that I should take my USDA Medicinal Plant Laboratory back home with me, at least spiritually. I'd gardened my farmette for years, introducing many medicinal herbs, but I'd never been all that organized about it." - James A. Duke, Ph.D., The Green Pharmacy Anti-Aging Prescriptions: Herbs, Foods, and Natural Formulas to Keep You Young (Get the book.)

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