The 5 Elements

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the Five Elements is a comprehensive theory that outlines the relationship between the different elements in nature and the QI (life force) that flows through them. These elements are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water, and each individual is a blend of these Five Elements. But, in order to be truly healthy, they need to be balanced. Therefore, in TCM, understanding how they affect your health allows us to create a comprehensive and effective treatment plan to eliminate disease and even chronic conditions.

In TCM the five elements are also constantly changing, each becoming dominant at different times in the year’s natural cycle, and in return affecting your health. Each element is also associated with different body organs & tissues, senses & emotion, season & climate, and colour. As a TCM practitioner, we use all of these elements to interpret and explain physiology and pathology of the body.