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to whole-person care, combining the best of Western and Traditional
Chinese Medicine in a general practice setting.
WHY FIVE SEASONS?
In Chinese Medicine, there is the concept
of the fifth season – late summer. This season acts
as the pivot, or the turning point, when extreme yang (summer)
starts transforming to yin (autumn and winter). This constant
flux of yin and yang is the essence of creation and of life.
The five seasons concept emphasises :
1. The unity of man with nature.
Man is not separate to his environment, but is influenced
by seasonal and climatic factors. Adapting to these changes
promotes and maintains wellbeing – for example, tailoring
physical activity to the seasons, and consuming seasonal fruits
and vegetables.
2. The unity of mind, body and spirit
as a whole.
Man is considered to be a microcosm of the universe.
Systems in the body do not work in isolation but in concert.
The body is not separate from the mind or spirit.
3. The middle way.
A dynamic balance in all aspects of life should be
maintained, in order to ensure wellbeing. |
