HOW MENTAL-EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS AFFECT YIN

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, mental-emotional problems are considered one of the major causes of internal disease. Prolonged or intense emotions disturb the movement of Qi and Blood, and over time they can consume or damage Yin. How Emotions Affect Yin Yin represents: nourishment cooling moistening rest and recovery substance of the body (Blood, fluids, Essence) Strong or chronic emotional stress creates internal heat, tension, and overactivity of Yang, which gradually consumes Yin fluids and Essence.