Twenty years ago the use of acupuncture and herbal remedies didn't have much acceptance by the doctor/scientists who treat our illnesses in Western society. Gradually this has been changing as the value of "alternative" practices that have been in use for thousands of years in the East is recognized. The same is true of the practice of "Feng Shui", the ancient art of creating harmonious environments.
How mainstream has it gone? An article by Daisy Nguyen of the Associated Press describes how McDonald's Corp. is using the principles of Feng shui to draw in more customers and keep them coming back. Wood ceilings, red accents, and flowing water to help people feel serene while they eat their Big Macs.
The practice of Feng Shui is an involved discipline that requires an open mind to understand and use. The concepts that apply to a high-rise building or a corporate office interior can also be used in a single room, especially a kitchen. All of the basic Feng Shui elements, fire, water, wood, metal, and earth and their associated traits are present. There are some good books on the subject listed in the left column if this intrests you. It's possible to put some of the basic concepts to use in your design without becoming an expert on the subject.
So if you ever have the good fortune of eating in one of these "Fung shui'd" McDonald's here's hoping it helps you achieve harmony and balance. As long as what you're trying to balance is not your cholesterol or blood pressure.
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