Feng Shui and Health 

There's been a lot of talk here in the United States lately about health care.  Regardless of who provides your care or how you choose to achieve personal wellness, I think we can agree that good health is a universal aspiration. In Five Element Theory of Feng Shui, the area of a village, city, organization or building that has the most impact on health is the center.  Also known as the tai ch'i, the center is associated with the Earth element and tethers all the other elements and life areas together. Earth energy transforms, grounds and unites us, providing both the stability to establish roots and the opportunity to grow where we are planted. It is considered to be the most important sector to adjust from a Feng Shui perspective, since without good health every other aspect of life is compromised.

One of the first things I analyze in a client's home or workplace is how the center of the building is configured.  Often, I can predict struggles with health problems before I arrive by examining the architecture and design for anomalies.  Once inside, I look at the rooms and furnishings in the center, which should be free of obstacles and accessible to all the other areas of the building.  Heavy furniture, angled walls, blocked doors, and spiral staircases can negatively influence health since they disrupt the flow of ch'i (life force energy.)  Too much fire energy from a stove, fireplace or electrical utility room can contribute to heart (the organ associated with fire) and anxiety issues......Continued