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

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 ayurveda, health, meditation, seniors, stretching, yoga, yoga therapy | 3 Comments

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 Chi Kung, health, Qigong, seniors, tai chi | 1 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 heart, lung, meridian, Spleen, yin organ | 2 Comments

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 heart, lung, meridian, Spleen, yin organ | 5 Comments

Scientific Qi Exploration-Qigong and the Lymphatic System

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Martin Eisen

Scientific Qi Exploration Qigong and the Lymphatic System by Martin Eisen, Ph.D. 1. Lymph The tissues of the body are supplied by minute arterial capillaries, bringing oxygen-rich blood and nutrients to cells by means of fluid, similar to blood plasma, … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Qi Exploration | Tagged health, Lymphatic Scientific Exploration Qigong Research Medical, Qigong, research, science | 6 Comments

Chinese Bigu (避谷) for Yang Sheng

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Martin Eisen

Chinese Bigu (避谷) for Yang Sheng by Martin Eisen, Ph.D. What is Bigu? In Chinese “Bi” means to stop or avoid, and “Gu” means grain, including rice, corn or wheat. Therefore, Bigu means to avoid grain or stop eating. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Qi Exploration | Tagged bigu, healing, health, self | 7 Comments

The Natural Color of Whole Food and Its Healing Power

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Martin Eisen

The Natural Color of Whole Food and Its Healing Power Black Color Prunes Strengthen Bones! Red Color Cayenne Pepper Can Stop A Heart Attack!! by Marty Eisen, Ph.D. Dr. Bahram Arjmandi is a nutrition researcher at Florida State University (FSU) … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Article | Tagged nutrition facts | 2 Comments

Scientific Qi Exploration-15b

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Martin Eisen

(Part 15b) Psychological Effects of Qigong 4. Qigong as a treatment of mental illness (a) Depression and Psychosomatic Disorders Depression is a mental disorder characterized by sustained depression of mood, anhedonia, sleep and appetite disturbances, and feelings of worthlessness, guilt, … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Qi Exploration | Tagged anxiety, brain injury, depression, intelligence, mental illness, personality types, Psychological Effects of Qigong., psychology, Qigong, Scientific Qi Exploration, tai chi | Leave a comment

Scientific Qi Exploration-9b

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Martin Eisen

Scientific Qi Exploration: Part 9b Qigong and Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Martin Eisen, Ph.D 1. Introduction Qigong’s effects on the autonomic nervous system (ANS) will be studied. To understand these research studies, the biochemistry of some neurotransmitters will be discussed … Continue reading →

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Scientific Qi Exploration-9a

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Martin Eisen

Effects of Qigong on the Nervous System (9a) by Martin Eisen, Ph.D. Introduction Qigong produces physiological effects on the nervous system. To appreciate and understand these effects, some background material on the nervous system is required and will be presented … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Qi Exploration | Tagged Nervous system, Qigong effects | 15 Comments