Practitioners and followers of Chinese medicine believe that the human body is like a mini eco system in that it shares the same qualities as nature and if left to its own devices and treated with respect it is able to repair damage done from within. The earth contains land, water and air and so do our bodies in the form of body fluids, blood, essence and Qi.

These are said by the Chinese to be the vital substances within our body and are what let our body heal itself and maintain health when kept in alignment, the Qi is the body’s energy and this must be allowed to run freely throughout the body without blockage.