Author Archives: Kevin Chen

The Illuminating Light of Science on Qi

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Kevin Chen

There is now convincing evidence that Qi may be the element that organizes all of our bodily functions into a coherent and integrated expression of health and vitality. For decades now we have been aware that there are dynamic relationships between the nervous system and the organ systems, but the level of complexity that science is now recognizing is really astounding. This is leading to research into the effects of intentionally enhancing coherence of these systems through the use of imagery and Qigong practice. Continue reading →

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Illuminating the Dao 悟道 – The Dao & Yang Sheng

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Kevin Chen

The Dao, the Dao-De-Jing, and Yang Sheng Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH Laozi and the Concept of Dao According to the Records of the Grand Historian (史记 Shiji) by Chinese historian Sima Qian (司马迁 ca. 145–86 BCE); Laozi, the alleged … Continue reading →

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A comedy moment

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Kevin Chen

Meditation [Good humor is a philosophic state of mind; it seems to say to the Nature that we take her no more seriously than she takes us… 🙂 ) One day a young student at the Buddhist monastery goes to … Continue reading →

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Mind-Body Medicine Research Update

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Kevin Chen

Tai Chi exercise in patients with chronic heart failure: a randomized clinical trial. Arch Intern Med. 2011 Apr 25;171(8):750-7.  Yeh GY, McCarthy EP, Wayne PM, Stevenson LW, Wood MJ, Forman D, Davis RB, Phillips RS. From Division of General Medicine … Continue reading →

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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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