Tag Archives: Qigong

Introduction to TCM Wellness Practice in Winter

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Kevin Chen

Compiled by Kevin W CHEN According to “Yellow Empire’s Internal Classic“, “The winter months are the time for closure and preservation.”  That is, the three months in the winter are the season of all things closed and hidden. Our human … 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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Qigong & Mindfulness May Be Your Best Defense against COVID-19

Posted on May 2, 2020 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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Mind-Body Medicine Research Updates (Nov. 14)

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Kevin Chen

[Research Update 科研 动态] Mind-Body Medicine Research Updates Compiled by Kevin W Chen, PhD Breathing-based meditation decreases post traumatic stress disorder symptoms in U.S. military veterans: a randomized controlled longitudinal study.  J Trauma Stress. 2014 Aug;27(4):397-405. By Seppälä EM, Nitschke … Continue reading →

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Lose Weight Fast: An Amazing New Technique!

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Martin Eisen

[Experience Exchange 经验交流] Lose Weight Fast: An Amazing New Technique! by Marty Eisen Ph.D. Whether we gain, lose or maintain body weight is mainly dependent upon three things: the number of calories required for maintaining life (our metabolism), calories burned … Continue reading →

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Mind-Body Research Updates

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Kevin Chen

[Research Updates] Mind-Body Medicine Research Updates Compiled by Kevin W Chen, Ph.D.  Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Jan 6. By Goyal M, Singh S, Sibinga EM, et al . … Continue reading →

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Qigong Institute Founder Ken Sancier Dies

Posted on October 16, 2013 by GuestWriter

[Qigong News] QIGONG INSTITUTE FOUNDER & CEO KEN SANCIER DIES Tom Rogers (President, Qigong Institute, Inc.) Los Altos, California. August 11, 2013 – Dr. Ken Sancier, the founder of the non-profit Qigong Institute (http://www.qigonginstitute.org), has passed away at age 93. Dr. … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Do Qigong

Posted on October 16, 2013 by GuestWriter

You Can’t Do Qigong By Rodney Owens One simply can’t do Qigong.  The thing that we are looking for, the experience of Qi flow, the “Qigong State” if you will, is not something that can be acquired by doing.  It … Continue reading →

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Mind-Body Medicine Research Updates

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Kevin Chen

[Research Update] Mind-Body Medicine Research Updates Effects of qigong exercise on fatigue, anxiety, and depressive symptoms of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome-like illness: a randomized controlled trial.  Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013; 2013:485341. Epub 2013 Jul 31. By Chan … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Herbs and Qigong

Posted on August 14, 2013 by GuestWriter

[Food as Medicine] Herbs and Qigong for Cheer, Mood, and Sleep! By Katrina Everhart Herbs, beautiful in some cases, sticky, prickly, and even ugly by some standards, look pretty while adding flavor to meals. When added to soups, condiments, salsa, … Continue reading →

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