Cristina Yang

backbones of his compositional structure. The theoretical foundation of this system is based on the I Ching trigrams. Two kinds of lines construct the trigrams; from the ontological theory of Yin and Yang dialectical monism, the unbroken line represents Yang, while the broken line represents Yin. Yin and Yang then combine to create the eight trigrams representing different basic principles of reality, and pairs of trigrams…

physiologic mode, specifically nutrition. This is because pregnancy causes the need for compensation, as there is blood stagnation and the need to increase the flow of Qi. Since yin and yang can be thrown off balance, it is important in Chinese culture to avoid the consumption of “hot” and “cold” foods. “Hot versus cold (yin vs. yang) are the two most important oppositions in Traditional Chinese Medicine” (“Pacific College” 2014). Different foods are classified as cold and hot. Therefore, it is…

Acupuncture is a healing technique used in traditional Chinese medicine. Very thin needles are used to stimulate specific points in the body. These points remain in energy paths called "meridians." Acupuncture treatments are designed to improve the flow and balance of energy along these meridians. Traditional Chinese medicine has existed for at least 2,500 years. Consider the human body as a system of energy flows. When these flows are balanced, the body is healthy. Practitioners take the pulse…

Pharmacological properties: From 2000 years Morchella species has been used in Traditional Chinese medicine as well as in Japan and Malaysia for the treatment of various diseases (Hobbs, 1995). They contain a wide variety of biomolecules which possess bioactive and nutritional properties, used as a healthcare by traditional hill societies (Wasser and Weis, 1999; Prasad et al., 2002; Ferreira et al., 2009; Ferreira et al., 2010; Alves et al., 2012). Morchella are commonly used for the treatment…

the wrong, there is some right. In the dark,there is some light. In the blind there is some sight.” Abhinyana in the novel To Kill A Mockingbird multiple themes are demonstrated, such as courage and racism, mixing both created the belief of the yin yang. Lee shows this perfectly in the perspective of Scout, from being innocent to barley understanding the cruel town Scout lives in. Using Jem having to read to Mrs. Dubose who later dies, the case of Tom Robinson with Atticus defending Tom, which…

Taegeuk, a symbol which is derived from the yin-yang. The major symbol of Taoism is also yin-yang which is why I connect the two with each other. While the colors may be different, the idea behind the two symbols is exactly the same. When presented with the opportunity to research a critical aspect of religion, I was immediately drawn to the idea of studying the yin-yang and its importance to the teachings of Taoism. My research question is what is the yin-yang and what is its importance to the…

Interesting facts about the yin yang. Let me tell you want yin yang means in Chinese philosophy, yin and yang (also yin-yang or yin yang,) describes how opposite or contrary forces are actually complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world, and how they give rise to each other as they interrelate to one another. There are more than 2 Interesting facts and Significant facts about the Yin Yang. Here are some significant facts about the Yin Yang, Yin Yang has so many…

During chapters four through six both Gene and Phineas went up and over with their rational decisions, which led to one person happy and others hurt. These three chapters weren’t as good, in my opinion, as the first three but didn’t make me want to stop reading the book. Three things that stood out in these chapters were; the drastic change from Gene, Phineas’s shirt being put on by Gene, and giving in and helping Gene’s domination. Our main character Gene has changed a lot from the first three…

August 22, 2014 Dr. Caryn Ito Associate Scientist Sprott Centre for Stem Cell Research Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Ottawa, ON Dear Dr. Ito: Enclosed is my work-term report entitled Summer 2014 Work-Term Report: My experiences as CO-OP student working in the Ito/Stanford Lab at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. It is a description of the workplace, sepsis and the Ito/Stanford Lab’s sepsis project, my role in the project, and the skills that I have obtained during this placement…

and yang, heaven and earth, etc.), coexist together in order for the Way to be followed. Chapter one of the text begins by mentioning two different terms- "these two come forth in unity but diverge in name, their unity is known as an enigma." Already, a comparison is recognized in order to show how they work to a form a better union together. People may see two different ideas to be followed separately, but based on the text, but their combination is more advantageous to the Way.…