Tai Yang Connections
When
taking a meridian based approach to pattern identification and
treatment we find that the tai yang (UB and SI) pair connects to three
other meridian pairs. Through the internal-external relationships the
tai yang connects with the shao yin (HT and KI), through Zang Fu Bei
Tong theory the tai yang connects to the tai yin (LU and SP), and by
way of the horary cycle the tai yang connects to the LV and LU.
Therefore,
we may speak of a tai yang – shao yin pattern which is characterized
by symptoms such as back pain, sciatica, and occipital headaches, with
underlying root imbalances in the kidneys and/or heart.
Similary, the tai yang – tai yin pattern is identified when a client has symptoms in the tai yang channels but also has a predominance of either spleen or lung imbalances.
The final tai yang pattern is seen when primary symptoms are present in the tai yang channels and root imbalances exist in either the liver and/or lungs. This pattern is often seen in cases of upper back and shoulder pain in the UB and SI meridians, and the underlying cause is due to liver qi stagnation.
These “meridian circuits” may be represented as such:
Similary, the tai yang – tai yin pattern is identified when a client has symptoms in the tai yang channels but also has a predominance of either spleen or lung imbalances.
The final tai yang pattern is seen when primary symptoms are present in the tai yang channels and root imbalances exist in either the liver and/or lungs. This pattern is often seen in cases of upper back and shoulder pain in the UB and SI meridians, and the underlying cause is due to liver qi stagnation.
These “meridian circuits” may be represented as such:
Tai Yang - Shao Yin CircuitSI - UB - - HT - KI |
Tai Yang - Tai Yin CircuitSI - UB - - SP - LU |
Actions:
Treats primary complaints in the tai yang channels and addresses root
imbalances in the heart and/or kidneys. To be used when the chief
complaint is in the tai yang meridians and secondary concerns involve
the heart and/or kidneys.
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Actions:
Treats primary concerns in the tai yang that occur with root imbalances
in the spleen and/or heart. This circuit should be used when the
primary symptoms involve the tai yang and secondary concerns involve the
tai yin.
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Tai Yang - LV/LU CircuitSI - UB - - LV - LU |
Actions:
Treats tai yang symptoms that occur with secondary complaints in the
liver or lungs. This circuit is often used for upper back, neck, and
shoulder pain that is connected to liver and/or lung imbalances.
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Notice how the above system reveals that the tai yang has a connection to each of the 5 zang organs, and this is important because symptoms in the tai yang channels may be indicative of an imbalance in any of the 5 zang. When we analyze patterns of disharmony from a meridian based perspective, we are often able to see deeper into the syndromes and unravel complex cases.
Another important aspect of using a meridian based method is to ask the patient about their top 3 health concerns. Doing this allows the clients to prioritize their needs, and creates a framework for determining what symptoms are most problematic for them. When this is done it also allows us to better determine the major meridian, and zang-fu, pattern that is present.
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