BTN News: Lina Rubiano, born in Bogotá in 1984, embarked on a transformative journey when she traveled to Tianjin, China, to study Chinese medicine. In her book “Revelaciones para sanar con Medicina china,” she describes how she had to shed her Western medical training and embrace a new perspective, which she refers to as “Jīnzhēn.”
A New Perspective on Medicine
Initially, Rubiano found the concepts of Chinese medicine bewildering. The idea that the body’s movements are akin to tree branches swaying in the wind, or that the liver’s function is comparable to how trees clean toxins and produce oxygen, was hard to grasp. One of her early teachers even suggested that Parkinson’s disease doesn’t originate in the brain, a notion that clashed with her Western medical education.
Rapid Success and Popularity
Published by Grijalbo in November 2023, Rubiano’s book quickly became a bestseller, reaching its fourth edition in just a few months and hitting bookstores in Spain by June. In nearly 400 pages, Rubiano guides readers through the intricate design of the human body, aligned with nature and the heavens, and explains how the five elements—water, wood, fire, earth, and metal—manifest in our internal organs. She emphasizes that diseases arise when this delicate balance is disturbed over time.
Integrating Western and Eastern Practices
Rubiano’s experiences as a student in China, where she earned a master’s degree in Acupuncture, Moxibustion, and Tuina, are interwoven with her medical knowledge from the University of La Sabana. In her practice in Bogotá, she combines laboratory tests with unique observational methods, such as examining the color of the lower eyelid and the depth of the pulse.
Ancient Wisdom in Modern Life
In an interview with El País, Rubiano explains why Chinese medicine, developed over millennia, remains relevant today. She believes it offers valuable insights for maintaining health amidst the stress and constant alertness of modern life.
Discovering the Energy Channels
When asked about the ancient discovery of the body’s energy channels, Rubiano marvels at the systematic study of cadavers in China. Unlike the Judeo-Christian tradition, which considered the body sacred and untouchable after death, the Chinese performed dissections to understand these channels. They observed that these channels were linked to the circulatory system, even before the differentiation between arteries and veins was known. This observational and interventionist study, spanning over 5,000 years, allowed them to treat ailments by understanding the body’s interconnectedness.
Conclusion
Lina Rubiano’s journey and her book reveal the profound and enduring wisdom of Chinese medicine. Her integration of Western and Eastern practices provides a holistic approach to health, emphasizing the body’s natural balance and its alignment with nature.
