{"id":25498,"date":"2021-07-09T15:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T21:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/?p=25498"},"modified":"2021-07-09T15:53:03","modified_gmt":"2021-07-09T21:53:03","slug":"the-primary-channel-balance-part-3-taiji","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/2021\/07\/the-primary-channel-balance-part-3-taiji\/","title":{"rendered":"The Primary Channel Balance &#8211; Part 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jake-Fratkin-The-Taiki-Balancing-Method-Blog-Post-Title-Image.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jake-Fratkin-The-Taiki-Balancing-Method-Blog-Post-Title-Image-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jake-Fratkin-The-Taiki-Balancing-Method-Blog-Post-Title-Image-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jake-Fratkin-The-Taiki-Balancing-Method-Blog-Post-Title-Image-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jake-Fratkin-The-Taiki-Balancing-Method-Blog-Post-Title-Image-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jake-Fratkin-The-Taiki-Balancing-Method-Blog-Post-Title-Image-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Jake-Fratkin-The-Taiki-Balancing-Method-Blog-Post-Title-Image.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Posts in this Series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To read parts 1, 2 or 4 of&nbsp;<em>The Primary Channel Balance<\/em>&nbsp;series, click the links below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/2021\/07\/the-primary-channel-balance-part-1\/\">Part 1: The Primary Channel Balance<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/2021\/07\/the-primary-channel-balance-part-2\/\"><em><strong>Part 2: Modern Japanese and Chinese Approaches to Balancing Acupuncture Meridians<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/li><li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/2021\/07\/the-primary-channel-balance-part-4\/\">Part 4: Treatment Examples<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 3: The Taiji Balancing Method<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>This is Part 3 of The Primary Channel Balance by Dr. Jake Fratkin. Reading parts 1 and 2 will offer context. You can navigate to parts 1 and 2 in the <strong><em>&#8220;Other Posts in this Series&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> section above this paragraph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When there are lots of channels out of balance, we really don\u2019t want to be chasing every one (following Fukishima\u2019s dictate.) So, what should we do? I have a clever solution:<strong> I use ion-pumping cords to connect the more extreme deficiencies with the more extreme excesses.<\/strong> In this case, we have guidance in the form of a chart called the Taiji Balancing Method (see below.) This chart lists classical relationships that can be used for this purpose. First organized by Dr. Richard Tan, from Taiwan and later California, the chart delineates five classical relationships. <strong>To this, we added a sixth, proposed by Yoshio Manaka. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To read the chart,<strong> the left column lists the channel you wish to balance, with six channels in columns to the right, based on different classical relationships. <\/strong>These relationships are used to balance a deficient channel with an excess channel. Your channel in the most left column can be either excess or deficient, as long as the channel chosen from the right-side columns is the opposite, eg, excess vs. deficient. We use ion-pumping cords to lead the excess channel (black lead) towards the deficient channel (red lead). You will have to decide which actual point to use, but common pairings are tonification to sedation or luo-connecting to yuan-source.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-24-at-3.28.48-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-24-at-3.28.48-PM-880x1024.png\" alt=\"taiji balancing method\" class=\"wp-image-25500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-24-at-3.28.48-PM-880x1024.png 880w, https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-24-at-3.28.48-PM-258x300.png 258w, https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-24-at-3.28.48-PM-768x894.png 768w, https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-24-at-3.28.48-PM.png 1194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Six Relationships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#1: Six Division Hand-Foot<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These channels are placed geographically: medial, middle, lateral. Here, a hand channel is paired with a leg channel by the six-division organization: Taiyin (LU-SP), Jueyin (PC-LR), Shaoyin (HT-KI), Yangming (LI-ST), Shaoyang (TE-GB) and Taiyang (SI-BL). This relationship is commonly chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#2: Six Division Yin-Yang Pair<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a more obscure relationship, based on the couplings of the six divisions according to yin and yang. The sequence can be visualized on the Yin\/Yang menu, left side of the AcuGraph page. LU-BL (Taiyin-Taiyang), SI-SP (Taiyang-Taiyin), HT-GB (Shaoyin-Shaoyang), TE-KI (Shaoyang-Shaoyin), PC-ST (Jueyin-Yangming), LI-LR (Yangming-Jueyin). Incidentally, this is the meridian coupling&nbsp;preferred in Master T\u2019ung&#8217;s acupuncture system, as detailed by Dr. Wei-Chieh Young in \u201cLectures in Tung\u2019s Acupuncture\u201d.&nbsp;They applied contralateral needling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#3: Wu Xing (Five Element) Partner; External-Internal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This couples the yin and yang partners of each element. LU-LI (Metal), PC-TE (Ministerial Fire), HT-SI (Fire), SP-ST (Earth), LR-GB (Wood), KI-BL (Water). These pairings can be visualized using the Five Element menu on the AcuGraph page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#4: Chinese Clock \u2013 Opposite<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For reference, use the Horary menu of the AcuGraph page. This balances two channels by crossing over to the relevant channel on the other side of the day. LU-BL, PC-ST, HT-GB, LI-KI, TE-SP, SI-LR. These can be directed in either direction. My teacher Dr. Ineon Moon liked using this combination, if he knew that both partners were in obvious excess-deficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#5: Chinese Clock \u2013 Neighbor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These channels are adjacent to each other in the bioclock sequence, and work well in blockages. LU-LR, KI-PC, SP-HT, LI-ST, TE-GB, SI-BL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6: Manaka 3 Groupings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yoshio Manaka saw three fundamental pairings of yin and yang channels, which he felt represented continuous circuits of paired meridians. Each group has four channels, two pairs. Two of the points connect as the Wu Xing\/Five Element pair (#3). The other pair is determined by a cross-over link, represented in this graph and listed as #6:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-24-at-3.36.07-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-24-at-3.36.07-PM-1024x493.png\" alt=\"taiji balancing method\" class=\"wp-image-25501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-24-at-3.36.07-PM-1024x493.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-24-at-3.36.07-PM-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-24-at-3.36.07-PM-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-24-at-3.36.07-PM.png 1162w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The image about is from Chasing the Dragon\u2019s Tail, Yoshio Manaka, Paradigm Publications, 1995, 2014, p. 59<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, the idea is to use one of the six groupings on the Taiji Balancing Method chart (above) to pair a more extreme channel excess with a more extreme channel deficiency, using ion-pumping cords. In practice, #1, 3 and 6 are used most often, although I like and use any of the pairings. I think they all work! The pairings should connect an obvious excess channel with an obvious deficient channel (black lead on the excess, red lead on the deficient). But the partner chosen should be included on the Taiji Balancing Method chart. By using ion-pumping cords, the balance is made most efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means looking at all the possibilities. For example, if KI is weak\/deficient, look at the chart to see if any of the six possibilities are particularly excess, and use that one. You don\u2019t want to connect to a green (normal), and you don\u2019t want to connect an excess to an excess, or a deficient to a deficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Part 4 of this series, we\u2019ll look at some actual treatment examples to apply these concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Posts in this Series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To read parts 1, 2 or 4 of&nbsp;<em>The Primary Channel Balance<\/em>&nbsp;series, click the links below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/2021\/07\/the-primary-channel-balance-part-1\/\">Part 1: The Primary Channel Balance<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/2021\/07\/the-primary-channel-balance-part-2\/\"><em><strong>Part 2: Modern Japanese and Chinese Approaches to Balancing Acupuncture Meridians<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/li><li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/2021\/07\/the-primary-channel-balance-part-4\/\">Part 4: Treatment Examples<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/shop\/acugraph-practice-builder-package-with-1-year-service.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/July-2021-AcuGraph-Sale-Email-Graphic-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/July-2021-AcuGraph-Sale-Email-Graphic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/July-2021-AcuGraph-Sale-Email-Graphic-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/July-2021-AcuGraph-Sale-Email-Graphic-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/July-2021-AcuGraph-Sale-Email-Graphic-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/July-2021-AcuGraph-Sale-Email-Graphic.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color:#da0000\" class=\"tadv-color\">Save $300 on AcuGraph through Thursday, July 22, 2021!<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AcuGraph is an invaluable tool when it comes to balancing the acupuncture channels. It&#8217;s the tool recommended and endorsed by Dr. Fratkin, and is integral to his methods and success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To help you implement everything you&#8217;re leaning in Dr. Fratkin&#8217;s blog series, you can get $300 off the AcuGraph Practice Builder package through July 22, 2021!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acugraph.com\/buynow\/special-offer.php\">Click Here to Learn more about AcuGraph &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/shop\/all-products\/acugraph\/acugraph-practice-builder-package-with-1-year-service.html\">Save $300 on the AcuGraph Practice Builder Package &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:17% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"466\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fratkin.jpg?resize=206%2C238&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"divergent treatment\" class=\"wp-image-17882 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fratkin.jpg 466w, https:\/\/www.miridiatech.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Fratkin-260x300.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac.<\/strong>&nbsp;trained in Korean and Japanese acupuncture since 1975, and Chinese herbal medicine since 1982. He is the author of&nbsp;<em>Essential Chinese Formulas<\/em>&nbsp;(2014), and&nbsp;<em>Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines,<\/em>&nbsp;<em>The Clinical Desk Reference&nbsp;<\/em>(2001). 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