Explain the importance of understanding Yin/Yang complements when performing an assessment and formulating a treatment plan

What will be an ideal response?


A complete response should include these concepts:
• The Yin/Yang complement is likely to show associated pathology because it counteracts the movement of its paired channel.
• It is important to assess the Yin/Yang complement for associated pathology.
• It is important to include the treatment of pathology found in the Yin/Yang complement in the overall treatment plan.

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