Health is Wealth – We are what we eat

In Chinese Metaphysics or the Chinese 5 Arts, one of the most important subjects is health, wellbeing, and healing through Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), known as "Yi" in Chinese.

TCM and Ayurveda, two of the oldest records related to human health, suggest that human beings are born with the ability to self-heal and balance their energy or "qi." However, certain lifestyle choices, activities, or diets can disrupt this balance and lead to health problems. TCM offers various healing methods, such as acupuncture and herbs, to restore balance and harmony to the body's energy systems.

TCM is based on the fundamental principles of Chinese metaphysics, namely yin and yang with the five elements representing both polarities. TCM categorizes various body organs into five elements with yin and yang polarity. During a person's birth, they have already absorbed energy from the moment of birth, including the year, month, day, and hour elements, making these energies building blocks for the body. Some people may have weaker organs due to a lack of a specific element at the time of birth or due to clashes between elements in their birth chart. A Bazi consultant can help decode the birth chart and suggest enhancements through "man luck." Please refer to my earlier article on birth chart and elemental energy for more information. (Birth chart ; 4 pillars) 

Element	Ying Organ	Yang Organ	Interesting facts
Wood	Liver	Gall Bladder	A person with good quality wood element will have a good vitality as liver associated to wood.  Liver purified blood that bring nutrients to the rest of body. Liver detox is essential in maintaining
Fire	Heart, pericardium	Small intestine, triple burner	When there is fire water clash in the birth chart and environment energy, high chance of heart attack
Earth	Spleen	Stomach	It is advisable to drink warm water or exercise to get heat to strengthen digestive system.  Fire strengthen earth
Metal	Lungs	Large intestine	A body defense system depend very much on strength of lungs and colon. Lung can be nourish through breathing of good quality air.
Water	Kidney	Urinary/Bladder	Drink a lot of water to flush out the toxin in the kidney

Chinese metaphysics studies energy patterns within ourselves and the environment. Human energy derives from the food we eat, and in order to stay healthy, we must maintain a balanced diet, which has become a universal mantra. A balanced diet in TCM means balancing yin and yang and the five elements. TCM practitioners divide food into yin (cooling food) and yang (warming food) categories based on the taste and color of the food, followed by the five-element category.  

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Ying Cooling food examples	Yang warming food examples
Vegetables, fruits, fish,  honey, watermelons	Black pepper, cherry , chives, spices, dates, garlic, ginger, lamb

Elements	Taste	Colour	Food example
Wood	Sour	Green	Oats, wheat, green vegetable, avocado, grape, lemon, lime
Fire	Bitter	Red	Amaranth, corn, red bell pepper, tomato, beet, cherry, persimmon
Earth	Sweet	Brown	Millet, barley, peas, cabbage, carrot, spinach, fig, orange, papaya
Metal	Pungent	White/Grey	Rice, almonds, asparagus, broccoli, celery, apricot, banana, pear
Water	Salty	Blue/Purple	Buckwheat, walnut, Kale, mushroom, seaweed, water chestnut

Since our energy derives from the food we eat, it is advisable to consume food as close as possible to its natural form, fresh and direct from the source. The existence of the Homo sapiens species dates back more than 30,000 years, and while we have evolved in several ways, our body biochemistry has not changed that much. Our body enzymes are designed to break down natural food into energy packets that our body cells can easily absorb. Unfortunately, processed food has become popular over the years for its convenience and taste, but it has "contaminated" our eating habits. Processed food goes through a long supply chain, and each transformation step alters the natural chemical and energy structure of the food cell. Our body cannot recognize the modified chemical structure and therefore cannot metabolize the food properly, leading to toxins.

Natural Food chain which consist of 3-5 chain before comsumption

Processed food chain which could consist of 10 or even more chains

Processed foods can be a significant source of harmful chemicals that can wreak havoc on our health. It's true that we are what we eat, so consuming too much junk food can have a devastating impact on our well-being. When processed foods contain excessive amounts of salt, sugar, or other chemicals, they can negatively affect our body and brain chemistry. These unhealthy chemicals turn into toxins that can cause our cells to mutate and cloud our mental clarity. Countless studies have shown that healthy people tend to eat natural foods in moderation. Overindulging in food can overwork our digestive system and lead to imbalances that hinder our physical and mental performance. When our energy is focused on digesting food, we may find it challenging to think with clarity and make wise decisions. Therefore, it's important to remember that a healthy body and mind are essential for success in all aspects of life.