Author Archives: Martin Eisen

About Martin Eisen

By profession, Dr. Eisen was a university Professor specializing in constructing mathematical models such as those in cancer chemotherapy and epilepsy. He has studied and taught Yoga, Judo, and Aikido. Dr. Eisen was the founder and chief-instructor of the Shotokan Karate Clubs at Carnegie-Mellon and Dusquene Universities and the University of Pittsburgh. He helped teach Yoga in Graterford prison. His curiousity about the relation of Qi to healing and martial arts led him to study TCM, Tai Chi and Praying Mantis Kung Fu. He was initiated as a Disciple of Master Gin Foon Mark. Dr. Eisen now teaches (at his Kwoon and by webcam), writes and researches Praying Mantis, Qigong and Yang Tai Chi - see http://home.comcast.net/~carolezak

Scientific Qi Exploration – Horary Cycle’s Qi Pathways from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Part II)

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Martin Eisen

[Scientific Qi Exploration] Horary Cycle’s Qi Pathways from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Part II)   The Horary Cycle with Exit and Entry Points        Recall that each Organ and its corresponding Meridian energy is at its peak during the … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Qi Exploration | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Scientific Qi Exploration – The Jingluo

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Martin Eisen

Scientific Qi Exploration The Jingluo: Part 1 – The Horary Cycle by Dr. Marty Eisen 1.  Introduction Jing can be translated as “to pass through” or “pathway” and refers to the vertical channels or meridians.  Luo means “network” and refers … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Qi Exploration | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Extraordinary Fu Organs (Qi Heng Zhe Fu) – Part 2 of 2

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Martin Eisen

[Scientific Qi Exploration] The Extraordinary Fu Organs (Qi Heng Zhe Fu) Part 2 of  2 by Marty Eisen Ph.D. continued from September/October 2012 issue 4.  Bones (Gu) The Bones are related to the Kidneys because they store Marrow, produced from … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Qi Exploration | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Scientific Qi Exploration – The Extraordinary Fu Organs

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Martin Eisen

[Scientific Qi Exploration] The Extraordinary Fu Organs (Qi Heng Zhe Fu) by Marty Eisen, Ph.D. Introduction Chapter 27 of Simple Questions states that Marrow (Sui), Brain (Danao) , Bones (Gu), Blood Vessels (Mai), Uterus (Zigong) and Gallbladder (Dan) all store … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Qi Exploration | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Relation Between Fu (Yang) and Zang (Yin) Organs

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Martin Eisen

[Scientific Qi Exploration] The Relation Between Fu (Yang) and Zang (Yin) Organs by Marty Eisen Introduction The Yin Organs are classified as internal relative to the external Yang Organs (1, 2, 3, 4).  They are connected in pairs, as indicated … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Qi Exploration | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Scientific Qi Exploration. Some Modern Scientific Theories of Qi

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Martin Eisen

1. Introduction Recent scientific discoveries, such as, the theories of strings and subtle energy, can be used to model Qi. Some physical and biological manifestations accompanying Qi in the body, such as, infra-red radiation will be presented in later parts. … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Qi Exploration | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Scientific Qi Exploration — The Fu (Yang) Organs

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Martin Eisen

  1. Introduction The six Yang Organs are the Gall Bladder, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Bladder and Triple Heater or Burner will be studied (1,2,3). The Triple Heater does not have a physical structure and is considered a functional … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Qi Exploration | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Scientific Qi Exploration (18): Relations Between the Yin (Zhang) Organs

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Martin Eisen

[Scientific Qi Exploration] By Martin Eisen, Ph.D. 1.  Introduction Chinese medicine regards the body as a unified whole. It is not enough to just understand the different functions of individual Organs, but also how they interrelate. Health depends upon the … Continue reading →

Posted in Research Update, Scientific Qi Exploration | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What is Yoga? Yoga Therapy?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Martin Eisen

What is Yoga?  Yoga Therapy? by Martin Eisen Most people have erroneous ideas about classical Yoga. Yoga was a spiritual discipline. There were moral precepts and prohibitions that disciples had to follow. In addition, there could be dietary restrictions. Yoga … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Qi Exploration, Yoga | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Tai Chi or Simple Non-Strenuous Qigong for Health: Which Should You Study?

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Martin Eisen

Martin Eisen, Ph.D. Tai Chi has increased in popularity in the western world.  It often appears in the background of advertisements of unrelated products.  It is recommended for seniors and by the American Arthritis Society, which has its own simplified … Continue reading →

Posted in Method of Self-Healing, Qigong, Tai Chi | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Scientific Qi Exploration. Part 17a (part 2) Meridians and Organs – Yin Organs

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Martin Eisen

Scientific Qi Exploration Scientific Qi Exploration. Part 17a (part 2) Meridians and Organs – Yin Organs by Marty Eisen Ph.D. The Kidneys (Shen) The Kidneys are the foundation of Yin and Yang of all the other Organs. Kidney Yin provides … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Qi Exploration | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Scientific Qi Exploration-Meridians and Organs. Yin Organs

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Martin Eisen

Scientific Qi Exploration. Part 17a. Meridians and Organs. Yin Organs by Marty Eisen Ph.D. 1. Introduction First, the Chinese concepts of Meridians and Organs will be introduced in a series of articles. Then, possible western scientific explanation of some of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Qi Exploration | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments