A practitioner or client who uses traditional Chinese medicine bases the therapy on the primary concept of:
1. Yin/yang
2. Meridians
3. Six evil senses
4. Acupoints
ANS: 1
The most important concept of Chinese medicine is the concept of yin and yang, which represent opposing, yet complementary phenomena that exist in a state of dynamic equilibrium. When there is an imbalance in these two-paired opposites, then it is thought that disease occurs. Meridians are the channels of energy that run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. It is not the primary concept of traditional Chinese medicine. The six evil senses are external causes of disease according to traditional Chinese medicine. They are wind, cold, fire, damp, summer heat, and dryness. This is not the primary concept on which traditional Chinese medicine is based. Acupoints are certain points on the body where special needles are inserted to modify the per-ception of pain, normalize physiological functions, or treat or prevent disease. Acupuncture is just one healing modality used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is not the primary concept on which traditional Chinese medicine is based.
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