It is a geometric figure, in which an identical motif or pattern, repeats itself throughout it's structure. This can be applied to the human body, by using the foot as a microcosm of the body, in the form of reflexology. What is found at the centre repeats itself throughout the whole, so if we prick a point in the arm which is a microcosm of the stomach, the sensation ripples out and reaches those parts which it shares an affinity with. This new approach has its roots deep in the the origins of traditional Chinese medicine and Dr Ye believes that the traditional form of acupuncture that was written down in the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine, is an ancient form of the modern Fractal. This can be linked with the Fractal's properties of self affinity and self symmetry, like treats like.
Fine structure is the structure of the phenomenon of time, as described by modern scientific theory.
This allowed the ancient practitioners to administer the correct treatment at the optimum time, thus improving the effectiveness of the treatment. Linking the body's clock, with the outside clock, is another example of the characteristics of the Fractal and this provides a more holistic approach to treatment. Dr Ye believes that the systems within the human body, harness the effects from a single needle puncture, to act as a wake up call, encouraging and stimulating the body's innate spontaneous healing ability. In the case of viral infections for instance, it provides a kick start for the body's own natural immune system. The body is a self - organising system, one needle, used in the right location will generate the body's defence mechanisms, restoring balance, order and leading to an improvement in health.