Qi and Meridians
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a unique and comprehensive theoretical framework regarding the body’s energy levels. From TCM’s perspective, examining energy levels is particularly important regarding liver cancer. This is because the energy level represents the most microscopic dimension, and the earliest origin of diseases is believed to occur at this level. Looking at the disease’s origin at the energetic level is an effective place to start.The term “energy” is frequently used in our daily lives and is not significantly different from the concept of qi in TCM. It is believed there is an energy system in the human body that sustains life. One can liken this to a car: Having a structure, oil, and water alone is insufficient; there also must be an engine and electrical circuits to set it in motion. Similarly, a person may have a skeletal structure along with biochemical activities, but without qi, you could consider them lifeless. When a person possesses qi, they can begin to breathe, live, eat, continuously replenish energy, and maintain the processes of life. Therefore, qi is exceptionally important for human health and plays a crucial role in the occurrence of diseases. The various physiological functions and mental activities in a person’s life are all possible because of qi.
