Author Archives: Kevin Chen

Research Findings on Diet and Nutritional Therapy

[Research Update] Recent Research Findings on Diet and Nutritional Therapy Compiled by Kevin W Chen, PhD  MPH Effect of lower sodium intake on health: systematic review and meta-analyses.  BMJ. 2013 Apr 3; 346:f1326. By Aburto NJ, Ziolkovska A, Hooper L, et al. from Dept of Nutrition for Health … Continue reading

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Comedy Moment

A joke a day keeps the doctor away. 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… Do you like this? Please share … Continue reading

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Mind-Body Medicine Research Update

[Research Update] Compiled By Kevin Chen Advantage of meditation over exercise in reducing cold and flu illness is related to improved function and quality of life.  Influenza Other Respi Viruses. 2012 Nov 21. By Obasi CN, Brown R, Ewers T, et al. from Dept of Family Medicine, … Continue reading

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Mind-Body Research Update

Research Update Mind- Body Research Update Compiled by Kevin Chen Qigong Exercise On Immunity And Infections The effect of qigong exercise on immunity and infections: a systematic review of controlled trials. American Journal of Chinese Medicine. 2012;40(6):1143-56. By Wang CW, et al. from Centre … Continue reading

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Featured — Nurturing Mind is the Core of Yang Sheng

Nurturing Mind Is the Core of Nurturing Life (養心是養生的核心)   by Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH (A Presentation at the World Assembly of Yang Sheng, Dec. 28-30, 2011, Hangzhou, China)   Yang Sheng (養生) — nurturing life or cultivating health … Continue reading

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Mind-Body Medicine Research Update

[Research Update] Mind-Body Medicine Research Update compiled by Dr. Kevin Chen, Ph. D.   The Evolution of Mindfulness-Based Physical Interventions in Breast Cancer Survivors. Evidence Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine. 2012:758641.  By Stan DL, Collins NM, Olsen MM, Croghan I, … Continue reading

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Master YiShi Yang & His Calligraphy on Immortal Living-Massage Method

[Cultivating The Mind] Master YiShi Yang and  His Famous Calligraphy on  Immortal Living-Massage Method by Kevin Chen, Ph.D   神仙起居法 行住坐臥處,手摩脅與肚。 心腹通快時,兩手腸下踞。 踞之徹膀腰,背拳摩腎部。 才覺力倦來,即使家人助。 行之不厭頻,晝夜無窮數。 歲久積功成,漸入神仙路。   Master Yi-Shi Yang (杨凝式) (873–954), also known as Yang Shaoshi (杨少师), was a … Continue reading

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Nurturing the mind — 10 Tips to become happier

[Nurturing the Mind] Ten Tips to Become Happier from Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar — An Introduction to Positive Psychology Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH Have you ever wished that, instead of learning about history or the speed of light in school, … Continue reading

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Relaxation Through Smiling Exercise

[Self Healing Method] Relaxing Though Smiling Exercise 道家微笑大法 This exercise is designed to help you quickly recover from fatigue, reduce stress, increase your energy and efficiency. You can do this at anytime and anywhere. You can do this exercise by … Continue reading

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Mind-body medicine research update (09/12)

[Research Update] Mind-Body Medicine Research Update   A Randomized Controlled Trial of Qigong for Fibromyalgia Arthritis Research & Therapy. 2012 Aug 3;14(4): R178. By Lynch M, Sawynok J, Hiew C, Marcon D. Introduction: Fibromyalgia is difficult to treat and requires … Continue reading

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