The classic theory that everything in our universe is either Yin or Yang -- and that a balance between them is crucial in the achievement of health and harmony ¡V is reflected in the Yin-Yang symbol. Within a medical frame of reference, the interaction of the two opposite factors is evident and detectable. Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners believe that illnesses in our bodies are effects of an imbalance of Yin and Yang.


The acupunctureneedle represents Eastern Medicine. This needle is an essential tool used by Chinese Medicine practitioners to restore the balance of Yin and Yang in the body and return the patient to good health.

The serpent represents Western Medicine. It is entwined around the acupunctureneedle demonstrating the integration of Western Medicine and Eastern Medicine.

The three interlockingrings represent the three elements essential in health maintenance.
  • The first ring represents good circulation
  • The second ring represents strong energy
  • The third ring represents a healthy physical body
The idea of these three elements has come from 25 years of research conducted by Dr. Ying Qiu Wang, founder and president of the University, and has been carried on by the University.
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The UEWM logo, with all elements in place, signifies the way UEWMintegrates Eastern and Western Medicine to restore the balance of YinYang. UEWM has also combined its own research in VitalCore Medicine by president Ying Qiu Wang as part of the University's philosophy of achieving wellness and restoring the body to its natural state. Collectively these aspects give rise to a new concept of healthcare, propelling the quality of life to a new horizon.

 
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