The Yellow Emperor Internal Classics is the oldest but the fundamental classics for Chinese Medicine. Apart from describing the fundamental concepts of Chinese Medicine, it also suggests a lot of insights in maintaining the psychological well-being of an individual. It teaches us to be harmonious with the change of nature. Firstly, one’s emotions, daily pattern and attitude have to follow the dynamic natures of Yin-Yang, Wuxing (the Five Elements) and the change of weather in the four seasons in each year. Secondly, one should stay away from secular desires by keeping our body and mind in a state of natural quiescence. Thirdly, prevention is always better than cure. Therefore, our mind and body should be in a stable, peaceful and dynamic balance with nature. All these concepts of mental health are in many ways quite different from those western modern concepts and have important implications for the mental health of Chinese people |
