Key Points for Diagnosis:
In TCM the balance of the body is known as the yin and yang, yin being the water element, and yang being the fire. While yang consumes, yin nourishes. When the yin and yang are in general balance, the individual is in good mental and physical health. But, when the two are off balance, poor physical and mental health result. The idea is that people who suffer from addictions are often simply suffering from a deficiency in yin, or water. When there is a lack of the nourishing element, the consuming element takes over. And because this yang is a product of deficit, it has no substance to fuel it, and is known as empty fire. This type of imbalance creates feelings of desperation and emptiness. Through its manifesting form of hyperactivity and impulsiveness it drives an individual to use drugs or alcohol, inflaming the yang, resulting in a temporary feeling of power and well being. But due to the further destruction of yin, the individual withdrawals, and feels even more empty than before.

In TCM, a disease or a symptom might be caused by one pathogenic factor, even two or three pathogenic factors. When diagnosing a disease or a symptom, TCM doctors must follow the principle of "Syndrome Dfferentiation", and then "Suit the Remedy to the Case". In order to gain a more definite and valuable diagnosis, it's important and necessary for the doctor to learn the detailed health information of the patient, including his/her disease duration, age, sex, height, weight, family history, urine, stool, diet, sleep, sweat, energy, mood (emotion), as well as the tongue conditions and the palm conditions, etc. If you would want our expert to create a TCM diagnosis, you're welcome to contact us.