Research progress on the application of Tuina based on the correlation between relative equilibrium of Yin-Yang and free radical metabolism in the human body
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The relative equilibrium of Yin-Yang refers to the dynamic balance of yin and yang, serving as the inner material basis for maintaining a healthy mental state in the human body. As stated in the《Nei Jing》“When Yin and Yang are in relative equilibrium, both the body and spirit remain in a state of balance and normal. When Yin and Yang are separated, the essence and Qi are eliminated”. The health of the human body depends on the balance of Yin and Yang. When Yin and Yang become imbalanced, it can lead to disturbances in Qi, blood, and the body's internal organs, ultimately resulting in disease. Recent research in biology has highlighted the significance of maintaining the balance of free radicals for human health, a concept that has also gained attention in traditional Chinese medicine massage therapy. It can promote circulation of Qi and blood, alleviates tissue ischemia and hypoxia, and helps regulate free radical metabolism in the body, etc. This article provides a brief overview of the relationship between traditional Chinese medicine's Yin-Yang theory and the human body's free radical metabolism, discussing research progress, and offering insights and references for clinical treatment.
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