Seven impairments and eight supplements: Physicians differ on its meaning. The spirit of it is that people should pay attention to the ways of preserving life according to their age. Don't indulge in sensual pleasures that will consume essence and result in early death.
Yin andYang balance- nature therapy
1. What is the way to regulate yin and yang, asked Yellow Emperor.
2. Qi Bo said, if you know the seven impairments and eight supplements you will be able to regulate yin and yang. If you don't know it, your health may fail young.
3. A woman's life is measured in seven year cycles, a man's in eight year cycles.
4. The spirit of the seven impairments and eight supplements is to guide the vital qi, and store blood and qi so that the vital qi is full and yin and yang are in balance.
5. People who do not know how to take good care of themselves often feel deficient.
6. People who know how to take care of themselves feel sufficient.
7. People who feel sufficient will have clear ears and eyes and a healthy body. Even if they are old they will be in good health.
8. So a reasonable person will not give way to foolish fancies. He has positive and pleasant interests and enjoys life very much. Such a person will live a long life.
To be continued...(next journal)
