In addition, GSH work synergistically with ascorbic acid and alpha-tocopherol by regenerating their reduced form from oxidized forms. Cellular GSH levels are maintained by the de-novo synthesis, meaning being built from scratch using amino acids and gluthathione redox cycling, meaning the regeneration of the reduced form from the oxidized form. With regard to the Yin in relation to a cellular antioxidant defense, we believe that the glutathione-driven antioxidant network plays a crucial role in preventing the detrimental effects of ROS. When Yang activity are higher than those of Yin, cellular oxidative stress is increased. In a healthy cell, Yin and Yang activites are in balance. Cellular antioxidants such as GSH - reduce glutathione, ascorbic acid - vitamin C, and alpha-tocopherol - vitamin E, are able to scavenge reactive oxygen species - ROS, and reactive nitrogen species - RNS, generated through energy metabolism and other cellular activities. My laboratory at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has investigated the opposing relationship between antioxidation and oxidation in the cell. Consistently, a recent psychophysiological investigation in human subjects has revealed an association of decreased parasympathetic and sympathetic activities with deficiencies in Yin and Yang, respectively, in the body. In neuroscience, the Yin Yang phenomenon is actually exemplified by the long-known antagonistic relationship between parasympathetic and sympathetic neural activities in the body. Professor Sutherland described the antagonistic action of cyclic AMP and cyclic GMP in regulating cellular function in a fashion similar to the Yin-Yang concept, and this earned him a Nobel Prize in Physiology of Medicine in 1971. The application of Yin-Yang theory spans ancient to modern times. According to Chinese Medicine theory, the interaction between Yin and Yang can generate Qi, which then circulates for the Meridian to nourish various organs in a time-dependent and synchronized pattern. If this equilibrium is disturbed, one component may become excessive and this can cause serious problems, such as diseases. These aspects are mutually controlled and inhibited by each other resulting in a state of dynamic equilibrium. adapt the Chinese Medicine concepts by reviewing the contemporary researches on pharmacological activities in Chinese tonifying herbs View Syllabusīased on ancient Chinese philosophy, the Yin-Yang theory believes that matter has opposing Yin and Yang aspects. explain how the balance of Yang/Qi and/or Yin/Blood can be restored by using Chinese tonifying herbs compare and contrast the use of Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine in Preventive Health
apply the basic Chinese Medicine theories (such as the balance between Yin and Yang and the interaction among organs) to restore a healthy condition describe and interpret basic Chinese Medicine theories
state the important Chinese Medicine literature from 5th century B.C.
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In this course, we explore the basic theories underlying the practice of Chinese Medicine, compare and contrast the use of Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine in Preventive Health, and discuss how to restore a healthy condition and understand the pharmacological basis of different types of Chinese tonifying herbs.īy the end of this course, you will be able to: With this in mind, we should understand the practice of Chinese Medicine in the context of Modern Medicine. Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine are two distinct medical systems, yet they both aim at the prevention and treatment of human diseases.
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