A few words on the Five elements

The five elements are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. These are related to the different seasons of the year and to organs in the human body. By knowing and understanding these elements, we can discover how to balance the extremes of each season and comprehend what unique opportunities for growth arise with each. The organs are interlinked with the seasons, temperatures, colours and tastes, to name but a few associations, all of which have some relevance to our health and well-being. The five element theory shows the interrelationship of the organs in a very general way. However, it is essential to understand that the relationships between the different organs can be very complex. Sometimes it may be that one element is out of balance, but when disease is chronic it is very likely that all of the key organs could be affected to a greater or lesser degree.

You can download the element questionnaire in 2 different formats. These are Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF. If you are unsure of which one to download we suggest you try Microsoft Word first.