What is five element theory? The five elements (Wu Xing 五行) in Chinese Medicine are not the same as the Western four elements. They refer to attributes of energy, and simultaneously apply to emotions, directions, seasons, and energetic characteristics. In this episode, I discuss five element theory, as well as some of the underlying principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Enjoy!

What is five element theory? The five elements (Wu Xing 五行) in Chinese Medicine are not the same as the Western four elements. They refer to attributes of energy, and simultaneously apply to emotions, directions, seasons, and energetic characteristics. In this episode, I discuss five element theory, as well as some of the underlying principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Enjoy!

Ep. 9 - Five Element Theory & Chinese Medicine

Aurora Smedley dropped out of Cornell Engineering to hike over 2,000 miles through the wilderness. 

After finishing the Pacific Crest Trail, she ran ultramarathons, cured her own mental illness (by breaking the rules), and traveled for over two years. Her musical work has been featured on NPR Music and KEXP and was a finalist for NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. 

This podcast is —simply— what the world needs to hear.

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Aurora Smedley dropped out of Cornell Engineering to hike over 2,000 miles through the wilderness. After finishing the Pacific Crest Trail, she ran ultramarathons, cured her own mental illness (by breaking the rules), and traveled for over two years. Her musical work has been featured on NPR Music and KEXP and was a finalist for NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. This podcast is —simply— what the world needs to hear.

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