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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From the Editor

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Christina Barea

Welcome to the May issue of Yang Sheng! It is my pleasure to be the guest editor-in-chief this month. Our theme of “Daoism in the West” is very interesting since, comparatively speaking, Daoism is just beginning to become a notable … Continue reading →

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Scientific Qi Exploration 13(b)- The Adaptive Immune System

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Martin Eisen

Scientific Qi Exploration – Part 13(b) Qigong and the Immune System – The Adaptive Immune System Martin Eisen, Ph.D. 1.  Adaptive Immunity Adaptive immunity is also called specific or acquired immunity. It is activated when the innate or non-specific immune … Continue reading →

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Scientific Qi Exploration 13(a)- The Innate Immune System

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Martin Eisen

Scientific Qi Exploration – Part 13(a) Qigong and the Immune System — The Innate Immune System Marty Eisen, Ph.D. 1. Introduction to the Immune System To understand the effects of Qigong on the immune system a brief review will be … Continue reading →

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Book Reviews-Six Healing Sounds Qigong for Children

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Sal Casano

Six Healing Sounds Qigong for Children by Lisa Spillane Singing Dragon, 2011; Softcover, 24 pages    $14.95 This really a quite wonderful book, written to teach the traditional Six Healing Sounds and the Inner Smile to children. From the book: Lisa … Continue reading →

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Energy Healing Through Science & Spirit

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Cindy Cicero

Cool Qi Heals by Sifu Cindy Cicero Can cool Chi energy heal? In the past, “Cool Energy” reminded me of my earlier days in defense contract work at Litton Industries. This was a challenging time when technology was all about … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Harmony

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Ellasara Kling

Seasonal Harmony By Ellasara Kling There are obvious benefits to eating foods that are local to you and in accord with the season you are in. These include freshness, greater availability, more energetic value, supporting your local farmers and so … Continue reading →

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Soul Salon

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Rena Reese

Respond to the “Dow” with the “Dao” Rena M. Rease The Dao De Jing may be the oldest spiritual document known to man. The title translates to “The Way” and it contains 81 short verses that lend insight into the … Continue reading →

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Eats Shoots and Leaves Springtime Soup

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Yuan

Eats Shoots and Leaves Springtime Soup By Yuan Wang, Warren Sheir, and Mika Ono While those of you on the East Coast are still digging out from the last snow storm, here in sunny California signs of spring have already … Continue reading →

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Tips of Yang Sheng

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Rena Reese

Medicated Syrups and the Nourishing Life Tradition Henry McCann, DAOM Chinese herbal medicine is a rich tradition that utilizes an incredibly wide range of substances and methods of their administration.  Today the most common way of preparing herbs is in … Continue reading →

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