Discussing the"disharmony of rhythm and state"of myopia based on the"opening-closing-pivot"theory
10.3969/j.issn.1006-2157.2025.05.012
- VernacularTitle:基于"开阖枢"理论探讨近视"律态失和"
- Author:
Mengying TANG
1
;
Lixia ZHANG
1
;
Shuang CHEN
1
;
Piao JIANG
1
;
Aixiang JIA
1
;
Zhiyi ZHOU
1
;
Wenying SUN
1
Author Information
1. 中国中医科学院眼科医院 北京 100040
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
the same rhythm of nature and humans;
opening-closing-pivot;
disharmony of rhythm and state;
adjusting the pivot to brighten eyes method;
myopia
- From:
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2025;48(5):678-683
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Traditional Chinese medicine upholds the unity of nature and humanity as its fundamental principle,asserting that man is in harmony with heaven and earth and corresponds to the sun and moon.Human life processes align with the circadian rhythms of nature,exhibiting periodic temporal changes-concepts that Western medicine defines as biological rhythms.The"opening-closing-pivot"of the three yin and three yang meridians represents the primary mode of interaction between nature and humanity.This mechanism regulates the transformation of yin and yang to qi within the body,ensuring synchronization with the circadian rhythm.Building upon this foundation,the concept of"the harmony of rhythms and states"was proposed to explain human growth and aging."Rhythms"encompass not only circadian cycles but also the movement of qi and blood,as well as the contraction rhythm of muscle fascia,among other physiological processes."States"refer to the dynamic evolution and transformation of qi during the"opening-closing-pivot"stages in both time and space."Harmony"pertains not only to the individual physiological balance of"rhythms"or"states"but also to their coherent interaction.The fundamental cause of myopia is"the disharmony of rhythms and states",considering that rhythm disorders,qi and blood disorders,and fascia imbalances contribute to this disease.Based on this understanding,myopia prevention and treatment should center on"regulating rhythms and states",with adjusting the pivot to brighten the eyes as the core therapeutic principle throughout the entire cycle of myopia.Treatment should be tailored to different disease stages and supplemented with methods such as time-based regulation,qi and blood harmonization,tendon relaxation and collateral dredging,and essence and blood nourishment to prevent and manage myopia effectively.
