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The Sheng Cycle, or the cycle of generation, describes how each element nourishes and supports the next. For example, Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, and Water generates Wood. This cycle highlights the interconnectedness and dependency of each organ system on the others.
For example, I have a patient experiencing SIBO (small intestinal bacteria overgrowth), which presents as bloating, gas, stomach sensitivities and uncomfortable bowel movements. She was prescribed a 90 day protocol of gut supplements by a Functional Medicine Practitioner, without looking at the wider function of the body.
In the context of SIBO, a deficiency in the Spleen (Earth element) can have a cascading effect on other organs: Let's lightly explore this together...