Author Archives: Kevin Chen

Featured Article

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Kevin Chen

What Is American Daoism? © Elijah Siegler, 2011 I have been researching American Daoism off and on for the past twelve years, and I have come to define it as a series of related practices and values that may have … Continue reading →

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A Comedy Moment

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Kevin Chen

If a Daoist had composed the error messages that appear on a computer screen…. Anonymous Windows NT crashed. I am the Blue Screen of Death. No one hears your screams.   Stay the patient course Of little worth is your … Continue reading →

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Mind-Body Medicine Research Update

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Kevin Chen

[Mind-Body Medicine Research Update] Functional and Psychosocial Effects of Health Qigong in Patients with COPD: A Randomized Controlled Trial.   J Altern Complement Med. 2011 Mar;17(3):243-51. by Ng BH, Tsang HW, Jones AY, So CT, Mok TY. From Centre for East-Meets-West, … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Opportunities

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Kevin Chen

We welcome more volunteers join us to serve the community and to make Yang Sheng a better place for everyone. Together we can build a unique community of our own that is dedicated to a healthy, happy and harmonious life for all.

Here are the things you may consider to help us for a better E-magazine and online community:

1) You may start writing a column for Yang Sheng… Continue reading →

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Six Soups with Therapeutic Affect on Insomnia

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Kevin Chen

Six Soups with Therapeutic Affect on Insomnia Now a days more and more people suffer from stress and anxiety problems, while insomnia is one of most common symptoms.  If you notice the side effects of most sleeping pills, you may … Continue reading →

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Method to Improve Meditation

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Kevin Chen

Counting-Breath Method 数息法 Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH   Counting breath has long been a method used in meditation training. It appeared in Chinese literature as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25—220AD), when Buddhism was introduced to China. The … Continue reading →

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Healing Recipe of the Month

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Kevin Chen

Six Soups with Therapeutic Effect on Insomnia Now a day more and more people suffer from stress and anxiety problems, while insomnia is one of most common symptoms.  If you notice the side effects of most sleeping pills, you may … Continue reading →

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Mind-Body Medicine Research Update

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Kevin Chen

Mind-Body Medicine Research Update . The effect of breathing exercises on the fatigue levels of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.  Acta Med Indones. 2011; 43(1):29-33. By Zakerimoghadam M, Tavasoli K, Nejad AK, Khoshkesht S.  from  Tehran University of Medical … Continue reading →

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Proverbs of Yang Sheng

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Kevin Chen

Selected Chinese Proverbs on Yang Sheng . 药补不如食补,食补不如气补,气补不如神补 To improve your health — Medicine supplement is not as good as nutrition supplement; Nutrition supplement is not as good as Qi supplement; Qi supplement is not as good as shen (spirit) … Continue reading →

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Healing Recipe of Month

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Kevin Chen

Flu, cold or influenza is a common infectious disease in the winter season. Each year about 20-30,000 people die of flu-related health complications in the U.S. Here we share two food recipes for prevention and treatment of flu-related symptoms. Hopefully you will benefit from the simple but powerful traditional Chinese medicine recipes. Continue reading →

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