Author Archives: Kevin Chen

Winter Kidney-nourishing Dietary Adjustments

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Kevin Chen

Winter Kidney-nourishing Dietary Adjustments 冬季养肾的饮食调理 After entering winter, the metabolism of the human body slows down and energy consumption is relatively reduced. “Winter tonic” can make the energy transformed from nutrients stored in the body, thus strengthening the foundation and … Continue reading →

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Preservation of Health in Winter, Nourish the Kidney First

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Kevin Chen

Preservation of Health in Winter,Nourish the Kidney First冬季养藏，补肾为先！ Winter is the season of kidney. According to “The Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic” (Huangdi Neijing): “The kidney is the foundation of sealed preservation, the place of essence.” Preserving both innate essence and … Continue reading →

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Organ Times and Meridian System

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Kevin Chen

Traditional Chinese Medicine Organ Times and Meridian System –-Their Applications in Health and Wellness Practice An Overview The meridian system is a key concept of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), but understandings of the energetic body are shared by many cultures. It … Continue reading →

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Introduction to TCM Wellness Practice in Winter

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Kevin Chen

Compiled by Kevin W CHEN According to Chinese lunar calendar it is the festival of starting winter today (立冬 November 7, 2021). In the agriculture society it is officially winter season. So what should we do differently in terms of … Continue reading →

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Qigong Fasting or Bigu: Your Best Defense Against COVID-19 & Your Best Investment for Long-Term Wellness

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Kevin Chen

Covid-19 continues to spread around the world. Thankfully, people are now able to be vaccinated. Unfortunately, vaccine supplies are limited and they have unknown periods of effectiveness. Your best defense against the pandemic is still the strength of your own … Continue reading →

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Qigong & Mindfulness May Be Your Best Defense against COVID-19

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Kevin Chen

[Method of Self-Healing] Qigong & Mindfulness May Be Your Best Defense against COVID-19: Boost Immunity, Reduce Stress/Anxiety, & Get Social Support! Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. The global pandemic of COVID-19 has changed our lives in many ways.  This is the biggest … Continue reading →

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Five-Animal Play and the Five-Elements Five-Zang Theory

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Kevin Chen

Five-Animal Play Qigong and Five Elements and Five-Zang Theory 五禽戏与五行五脏学说 Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH Wuqinxi, or Five-Animal Play is one of the important Qigong exercises in traditional Chinese wellness practice. Its founder, Hua Tuo (about 145-208), was born in … Continue reading →

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Bigu (Energetic Fasting) — The Most Powerful Way to Activate Self-healing

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Kevin Chen

[Method of Self Healing] BIGU (Qigong Fasting) — The Most Powerful Way to Activate Self-Healing Potential (Special Training  Information with Dr. Kevin W Chen) 服气辟谷  清肠练气  延年益寿 [March 27-30, 2020  in Baltimore, MD] Background:  Energetic fasting, or Bigu (避谷), has … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Taiji Five-Element Qigong

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Kevin Chen

[Method of Self-Healing 自愈法] Introduction to Chinese Taiji Five-Element Qigong Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH   Chinese Taiji Five-Element Qigong (a.k.a. Taiji Five-element Qigong) is a qigong system developed by master Binhui He, based on his years of clinical experience … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Latest Breakthrough in Cancer Therapy — YOU!

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Kevin Chen

[Method of Self-Healing] Introducing the Latest Breakthrough in Cancer Therapy — YOU! Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH        Cancer continues to be one of the leading causes of death around the world, and we are far away from … Continue reading →

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