Monthly Archives: December 2012

TCM Views and Treatment of Hypothyroidism

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Helen Hu

[TCM Food Therapy] Traditional Chinese Medicine Views and Treatment of Hypothyroidism Helen H. Hu, OMD, L/Ac. Hypothyroidism is under activity of the thyroid gland that leads to inadequate production of thyroid hormones and a slowing of vital body functions. Facial expressions … Continue reading →

Posted in Food as Medicine, TCM Food Therapy | Tagged black sesame congee, blakc chicken, cinnamon congee, gland, go ji lamb, heart, herbal egg, hypothyroidism, kidney yang deficiency, spleen and kidney yang deficiency, thyroid, yi zhi congee, zhu yo ginger congee | 6 Comments

Foods Have Flavors And Flavors Have Directions

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Ellasara Kling

[Seasonal Harmony] Foods Have Flavors And Flavors Have Directions By Ellasara Kling Five Element Theory provides a framework through which we can observe and understand the deeper connections between ourselves and Universal Flow/Natural Cycles throughout our lives. An understanding that … Continue reading →

Posted in Seasonal Harmony | Tagged adzuki bean and lotus seed dessert soup, broccoli rabe with mushrooms and walnuts, direction flavor, five element theory, heart, kidney function, liver, lung, massage, natural cycles, slpeen, universal flow, winter energy cereal, winter season, wood ear mushrooms with tomato | Leave a comment

The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Longevity

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Ginger

[Breathing In This Life] The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Longevity By Ginger Garner MPT, ATC, PYT No one wants to hear the phrase “you are aging prematurely.” However, that is exactly what is happening when you suffer from … Continue reading →

Posted in Breathing in This Life | Tagged arthritis, cancer, chronic disease, dementia, diabetes, fatty acids, food induced inflammation, heart disease, Nutrition, saturated fats, starches, sugar | Leave a comment

The Importance of an Open Hand Position in Qigong and Taiji

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Raven Cohan

[Experience Exchange] The Importance of an Open Hand Position in Qigong and Taiji by Raven Cohan In qigong practice, it is important to challenge oneself to open the hands properly. In this article, we set out to speak of how … Continue reading →

Posted in Experience Exchange | Tagged fingers, open hand, position form, Qigong, rest, taiji, taijiquan | 2 Comments

Mind-Body Medicine Research Update

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Kevin Chen

[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 →

Posted in Research Update | Tagged abdominal, Breast Cancer, breathing, chronic illness, cocaine addiction, depression, happiness, heart rate, integrative medicine, intervention, Longevity, Mood, organ transplant, psychical, Qigong, smokers, survivors, yogic | 3 Comments

LaoZi – The Hidden Dragon

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Master Wu

[The Daily Daoist] LaoZi – The Hidden Dragon Master Zhongxian Wu 1. Introduction The first time I picked up LaoZi’s DaoDeJing 道德經, I could not truly understand one single sentence. I found this interesting, as I already had a solid … Continue reading →

Posted in Daoism, The Daily Daoist | Tagged chang, chinese dragon dragon, Dao, eternal dao, fei, ke, purple colored qi, Qigong, spiritual cultivation | Leave a comment

Being Between Heaven And Earth

Posted on December 5, 2012 by GuestWriter

Being Between Heaven and Earth Debi Dunn Just the other day, a 95 year old qigong student of mine, Maria, approached me after class apologizing for having arrived late. “You see,” she said, “2pm is my naptime. I have difficulty … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged american culture, earth, earthly pleasures, elder, heaven, Longevity, Qigong, spirit, spirituality, Stress, stress management, western culture, youth | Leave a comment

The Science of Qi Healing A Survey of the Research and Benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong Practices – (Part 1 of 2)

Posted on December 5, 2012 by GuestWriter

[Scientific Qi Exploration] The Science of Qi Healing A Survey of the Research and Benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong Practices (Part 1 of 2) Ted Nawalknski, Sc. D. (Edited By Sean Cartwright) The Science of Qi Healing, is … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Qi Exploration | Tagged Elderly, Martial Arts, Qi, qi healing, Qigong, tai chi, taiji, the sceince of qi healing, Western medicine | 4 Comments

The Extraordinary Fu Organs (Qi Heng Zhe Fu) – Part 2 of 2

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Martin Eisen

[Scientific Qi Exploration] The Extraordinary Fu Organs (Qi Heng Zhe Fu) Part 2 of 2 by Marty Eisen Ph.D. continued from September/October 2012 issue 4. Bones (Gu) The Bones are related to the Kidneys because they store Marrow, produced from … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific Qi Exploration | Tagged arteries, blood vessels, bones, fu, fu organs, gallbladder, organs, uterus, veins, western | Leave a comment

Push-hands: A Means To Increase Your Gong

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Yang Yang

[From The Master] Push Hands: A Means For Increasing Your Gong by Yang Yang, Ph.D Push-hands is a measure of a person’s gong. In the meantime, push-hands can also be a safe and efficient means to enhance the gong. Below … Continue reading →

Posted in From the Master | Tagged circle, dissapear, energy, engaged, exercise, force, mental alertness, push hands, range of motion, relax, relaxation | Leave a comment