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

The Twelve Tendino-Muscular Meridians. Part 2

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Martin Eisen

[Scientific Qi Exploration 气的科学探讨] The Twelve Tendino-Muscular Meridians.  Part 2 Marty Eisen Ph.D.   6.  The Small Intestine Jing Jin Pathway                                  The pathway begins … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Tendino-Muscular Meridians. Part 1

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Martin Eisen

[Scientific Qi Exploration 气的科学探讨]  The Twelve Tendino-Muscular Meridians.  Part 1  Marty Eisen Ph.D.  1.  Introduction  These Meridians are called Tendino-Muscular Meridians since their paths pass through (Jing) the depressions and planes between the muscles and tendons.  The character Jin represents … Continue reading →

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The Extraordinary Meridians or Vessels (3)

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Martin Eisen

[Scientific Qi Exploration 气的科学探讨]  The Extraordinary Meridians or Vessels (Part 3)  Marty Eisen Ph.D.   14. The Yin Heel (Qiao) Vessels (Mai) Qiao can be translated as “heel” or “to stand on toes.”  The Yin and Yang Heel Vessels are … 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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Scientific Qi Exploration: The Extraordinary Meridians or Vessels (2)

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Martin Eisen

[Scientific Qi Exploration 气的科学探讨] The Extraordinary Meridians or Vessels (Part 2) Marty Eisen Ph.D. (Continue from previous poster, Part 1)  7.  The Conception (Ren) Vessel (Mai) The Pinyin Ren means Conception and refers to pregnancy.  It is also called the … Continue reading →

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The Extraordinary Meridians or Vessels — Part 1

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Martin Eisen

[Scientific Qi Exploration] The Extraordinary Meridians or Vessels (Part 1) Marty Eisen Ph.D.   1.  Introduction (1, 2)  The eight Extraordinary Meridians are: Du (Governing) Mai (Vessel), Ren (Conception or Directing) Mai, Chong (Penetrating, Thrusting) Mai, Yin Wei (Linking) Mai, … Continue reading →

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The Divergent or Distinct Meridians (Part 2)

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Martin Eisen

[Scientific Qi Exploration] Part 2: The Divergent or Distinct Meridians By Marty Eisen, Ph.D. The Third Confluence (a)  Stomach Divergent Channel Departing from the Stomach Meridian on the thigh, it enters the abdomen, connects with the stomach and disperses into … Continue reading →

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Part 2: The Collaterals

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Martin Eisen

By Marty Eisen, Ph.D. [continued from September/October 2013 issue] (f) The Heart Collateral Meridian  Bifurcating from H 5 (Located with the palm facing upwards, on the radial side of the tendon of m. flexor carpi ulnaris, 1 cun above the transverse … Continue reading →

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Scientific Qi Exploration – The Divergent or Distinct Meridians

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Martin Eisen

  Part 1: The Divergent or Distinct Meridians by Marty Eisen, Ph.D. 1. Introduction (1,2,3,4) The Distinct or Divergent Meridians derive their name from the fact that they diverge from the 12 regular Meridians. They diverge from big joints such … Continue reading →

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Scientific Qi Exploration

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Martin Eisen

[Scientific Qi Exploration] Meridian System — Part 1. The Collaterals by Marty Eisen Ph.D. 1.  The Fifteen Collaterals (Luo) or Connecting Vessels (1,2,3) The translation of Luo is “net.”  It is used in Chinese Medicine to refer to the Collaterals.  … Continue reading →

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