Chinese Medicine Five-Element Theory to Health

One aspect of Chinese Medicine is based on the 5-Element Theory.
These elements are Earth, Metal, Water , Wood, and Fire. This analysis can inform and help us make choices about what to pursue or avoid, while unearthing the roots of our character, emotional fixations, mental doubts, and spiritual dilemmas

 

WOOD TYPE Keys to understanding WOOD: Seeks challenges and pushes to the limit~enjoys and does well under pressure admires speed novelty and skill~loves action, movement, and adventure~likes to be first, best and only. Typical problems for WOOD: Intolerance and impatience~volatile emotions~extremism: impulsive or over disciplined, self indulgent or self punishing~vascular headaches, muscle spasms, high blood pressure, nerve inflammations, migratory pain~abuse of stimulants and sedatives.

FIRE TYPE Keys to understanding FIRE: Relishes excitement and delights in intimacy~keenly intuitive and passionately empathetic~believes in the power of charisma and desires~likes to be hot, bright and vibrant. Typical problems for FIRE: Anxiety, agitation and frenzy~bizarre perceptions and sensations~nervous exhaustion and insomnia~ palpitations, sweating, hypoglycemia, rashes and palsy~abuse of mind-altering substances.

METAL TYPE Keys to understanding METAL: Likes definitions, structure and discipline~respects virtue, discretion, and authority~seeks to live according to reason and principal~holds self and others to the highest regard~reveres beauty, ceremony, and refinement. Typical problems for METAL : Indifference and inhibition~autocratic, strict, and persnickety~formal, distant, and unnatural~stiff joints and muscles, dry skin, and hair, shallow breathing, sensitive to climate, poor circulation~self righteousness and disillusionment.

WATER TYPE Keys to understanding WATER: Articulate, clever, and introspective~self-contained and self-sufficient~penetrating, critical and scrutinizing~seeks knowledge and understanding~likes to remain hidden, enigmatic and anonymous. Typical problems for WATER : Emotionally inaccessible and undemonstrative~isolation and loneliness~tactless, unforgiving and suspicious~hardening of the arteries, deteriorations of teeth and gums, backache, chilliness, loss of libido.

EARTH TYPE Keys to understanding EARTH: Wants to be involved and needed~likes to be in charge but not in the limelight~agreeable and accommodating: wants to be all things to all people~seeks harmony and togetherness~insists upon loyalty, security and predictability. Typical problems for EARTH : Worry, obsession, and self doubt~meddling and overprotective~over extended and inert~lethargy, indigestion, unruly appetites, water retention, muscle tenderness~unrealistic expectations and disappointments.

 

Which of the 5-Element Types are you?

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