There is no such thing


as pure Yin or pure Yang: they each contain a seed of the other within them.


movement, diet and acupuncture, as well as Chinese Herbal Medicine, all work at the etheric level, an insub- stantial level of being above or beyond common mundane consciousness. When Qi disturbances have been corrected at the etheric level, healing filters down into the spiritual, emotional and physical levels. It is preferable to start with non-invasive modalities, meditation being the first, then balanced body movement, then diet, then massage, and only then, if needed, acupuncture and herbal intervention. One should think in a balanced manner always, breathe deeply and gently, holding awareness at the full- ness and the emptiness, move in a balanced, smooth fash- ion whenever one moves (thus the benefits of yoga, tai chi and qi gong), and eat well whenever one eats, appropriate amounts of quality “living” foods which contain good Qi. Living foods prepared properly have aroma, one indication of Qi, for which one must be somewhat balanced to sense, as with “appropriate” amounts. Next, massage is recommended whenever there is


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tension and usually when there is pain, or as a relaxing, balancing treat once or twice a week if possible. Should every person start doing these things, there would be rela- tively little need for acupuncture, strong herbal remedies, or more invasive surgery, radiation and pharmaceuticals. I do recommend that relatively balanced people still use acupuncture as a balancing tool at the change of seasons, and, of course, whenever balance is out too far for medita- tion, massage and diet to correct. And, beyond corrective herbal formulas, there are certain tonic herbs which can be used as food to assist in holding dynamic balance. Like massage, acupuncture and herbs can help induce a relaxed, meditative, healthy Yin state which penetrates deeply, supporting an energetic Yang life. In the Nei Jing, a classic Chinese Medical text dating from about 200 to 400 BC, it is questioned, “Is it not too late to forge weapons when the enemy is approaching or to dig a well when one becomes thirsty?” Take care of your health and it will take care of you. For body, mind and spirit, your health and you are one. Love them both. As Lao Tzu wrote, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.” If one wishes health, one must walk in that direction. As within, so without. a


David Salgado, DOM, has been in private practice since 1994. He is an instructor for Southwest Acupuncture Col- lege in Albuquerque, a practitioner for Pharmaca integra- tive pharmacy, and has 18 years prior experience as a clinical microbiologist.


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