Explanation 

General information:

  • Chinese medicine recognizes six “pernicious influences” also known as the six pathogenic factors, six excesses, or six evils. This usually comes from being exposed to or overwhelmed by the element via weather or environmental exposure, from diet, and could also be created by internal factors, such as associated imbalances or chronic illness. 
  • Each of these is simply the energy of an element, but an excess of it is considered toxic by the subconscious mind. If the body is unable to process the energy, the flow of Qi (energy) may be imbalanced and symptoms may arise, sometimes even years later. Like the elements in our environment, these could combine within the body to create exacerbated symptoms (e.g. Cold and Wind together may feel more extreme than either element would on its own). For more information, research Chinese Medicine Theory.

Cold energy possesses the same qualities of cold in nature, slowing down movement and creating stagnation in the body. 

  • It is a Yin energy.
  • This is created by exposure to cold in the environment, eating too much cold food, or caused internally by spleen, stomach or kidneys imbalance.
  • It may be imbalancing to the muscles, lungs and skin, causing contractions, headaches, stiff neck and upper body, little to no sweating, and clear nasal mucous. 
  • The symptoms created by cold energy may be relieved by warmth.
  • This may cause one to have trouble staying warm.

Decoding 

Ask: Is it necessary to identify more about this Cold energy?

  • If no, move to Association.
  • If yes (unlikely), muscle test to see which of the following pieces of information need to be identified. You should never need to identify any other piece of information than the below. (Continue to Association only once you have identified the necessary details.)
    • Where in the body is this located?
    • How old were you when you got this?
    • Was this associated with a life event?

Association 

Ask: Is there an associated imbalance that needs to be decoded?

  • If no, move to Intention.
  • If yes, return to the home page, decode and address any associated imbalance(s), then return here and repeat the above question. 

Intention 

Swipe three times with a magnet or your hand on any length of the governing meridian, while holding an intention to release the energy from the body.

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