Traditional Chinese Medicine balance a form of vital energy called "Chi"which is generated in internal organs and systems. This energy combines with breath and circulates throughout the body in channels called "meridians". 

The meridians connect the areas of the body from surface through the deep internal layers. All of the meridian channels work together to ensure even flow and distribution of chi, and thus the proper  function and balance of the bodily system, illness, injury, stress or overuse can cause chi to build up and block the flow of the meridians. Stimulation of specific points along the meridians through acupuncture, acupressure or cupping can help relieve the blockage and restore balance.

The meridians can help us understand how some illness which originate in one body part may cause symptoms in another, seemingly unrelated body part.

>Each meridian is associated with particular organ or function of the body

>Each meridian has a two hours peak time each day that it is most active, and 12 hours

  later a period of time that it is least active. Often symptoms of meridian imbalance are most severe        during the meridian's peak time.

>Each of the main organ and their meridians are connected with emotions. Too much of these emotions   can result in damage of the associated organ. Likewise, a disease of these organ may, in time, lead to a   stronger than display of these emotions.

>Each meridians is connected to one five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. The five    elements combine to a harmonious balance that align with the seasons of the year. Each meridian is stronger during the season of its element.