Why do we apply this 36 times? 🖐 Everything is a denominator of 3 in Chinese Medicine, because we are always trying to balance ourselves (1) between Yin (2) & Yang (3). The cyclical flow of Qi goes through every body part 3 times, so 36 times activates all 12 meridians (12 X 3 = 36)! Was that too much math? 🤣 🖐 The hands & fingers carry 6 main meridians connecting to the entire body. And in the 5 element theory, each finger is connected to a TCM organ too. 🖐 Look at your hand (Men right hand, women left hand): • - If the thumb is tight or tender, there is definitely a weak digestive system. • - If the middle finger is curved, it is a sign that the Heart is weakening (we see this a lot in the elderly). • - If the index is shorter than the ring finger, there is Liver disharmony