The Body as a Microcosm of the Universe -Microcosm in Acupuncture Did you know that our bodies are representative of the universe? One theory in Chinese medicine is 5 element theory that sees the body as a microcosm of the universe. That means that everything embodied in the universe is said to be imprinted in our body and can be used to stabilize our health and bring us back into to balance. Microcosm in Body: Our bodies mirror the things we see in nature. The sun, the earth and Continue Reading