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Welcome to Yang-Sheng<\/em>!\u00a0 \u300a\u990a\u751f\u300b\u6b22\u8fce\u60a8!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>Yang-Sheng <\/em>(Nurturing Life) <\/strong>is an E-magazine and a network for all healthcare professionals of preventive medicine, practitioners of\u00a0 mind-body exercise (such as Qigong, Tai Chi, Yoga, Reiki, mindfulness and meditation), health seekers, and spiritual cultivators. It promotes philosophy and methods of self-healing, positive mind and health preservation, and shares knowledge and experiences with those who are interested in the subjects\u00a0and their applications in everyday life.
\nYang-Sheng<\/strong><\/em> merges traditional life-nurturing knowledge with\u00a0modern scientific research and clinic evidence, and combines ancient wisdom with our own experience to support our daily practice and well-being, \u00a0and to reach true meaning of health in body, mind and spirit\u2026\u00a0Your contribution, participation, sharing and suggestions are truly appreciated.<\/p>\n

Yang-Sheng <\/strong><\/em>magazine will be published bimonthly in 2012.<\/p>\n

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Highlights of Yang-Sheng<\/em> \u2013 Vol 2, No. 4<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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\"\"<\/a>[From the Editor \u7f16\u8005\u7684\u8bdd]<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>— Editor-in-Chief Christina Barea-Young welcomes everyone to a new issue of Yang-Sheng<\/em> with the theme “Food as Medicine’, and invites you to sample the \u201cmenu\u201d of articles and taste the recipes.\u00a0 Awaken your taste buds to the blossoming warmth of summer. Feel the Fire energy rising lifting the Heart to fullness. Express the Unconditional Love of the Fire element and enjoy the energy of transformation.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>[Featured Article <\/span><\/strong><\/strong>\u7cbe\u9009\u6587\u7ae0<\/span>]<\/span>How Traditional Chinese Food Therapy is an Important <\/a><\/strong>Part of Yang Sheng<\/a> <\/strong>— by Dr. Helen Hu —<\/em> One of the many benefits of YangSheng include a slowing down of the aging process. This article explains the importance nutrition has on the Three Treasures: jing, qi and shen and how it relates to anti-aging.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/strong>[Tales from the Dao \u9053\u7684\u4f20\u8bf4]<\/span> Hearing of An Immortal- An <\/a><\/strong><\/strong>Excerpt from The Zhuangzi<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 by Solala Towler<\/em><\/strong> — <\/strong>A delightful story from a Daoist Classic which cleverly highlights the achievement of an immortal.<\/p>\n

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[Daoist Stories <\/strong><\/strong>\u9053\u5bb6\u6545\u4e8b<\/span>]<\/span> The Black Pearl and The White Pearl<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>by Peter Deadman<\/em> — A children\u2019s fairy tale on the harmony of yin and yang, and its implication for daily well-being practice.<\/p>\n

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[Research Update <\/strong><\/strong>\u79d1\u7814\u52a8\u6001<\/span>]<\/span> Recent Reviews on Studies of Nutritional <\/a><\/strong>Therapy & Health<\/strong> <\/a> — <\/strong>* Policy Interventions to Promote Healthy Eating * Nutritional Support in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) * Fish Consumption, Dietary Long Chain N-3 Fatty Acids, and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes * Beyond Overweight: Nutrition as an Important Lifestyle Factor Influencing Timing of Puberty* Oral Nutritional Interventions in Malnourished Patients with Cancer* Research Advances at the Institute for Nutritional Sciences at Shanghai, China * The Omega-3 Fatty Acid Nutritional Landscape: Health Benefits and Sources* Effectiveness of Agricultural Interventions That Aim to Improve Nutritional Status of Children* Consumer Response to Healthy Eating, Physical Activity and Weight-Related Recommendations* Salt & Hypertension: Is Salt Dietary Reduction Worth the Effort.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>[Scientific Qi Exploration <\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u6c14\u7684\u79d1\u5b66\u63a2\u8ba8<\/span>] <\/span>The Relation Between The Fu (Yang) and Zang<\/a> (Yin) Organs<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> — by Marty Eisen PhD <\/em> — Dr. Eisen continues his in-depth discussion of Traditional Chinese medical theory with a summary of the function of the ZangFu organs and the yin-yang relationship between them. Each paired organ system includes a handful of common energetic pathologies and syndromes.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>[Qi Cultivation & Dao <\/span><\/strong>\u70bc\u6c14\u4e0e\u9053<\/span>] Integrating Theory <\/a><\/span><\/strong>with Experience: <\/a><\/span><\/strong>Medical Qigong for Healing and Health Care;\u00a0 An Exploration on the State of Mind<\/a> <\/span><\/strong>by Guang-Cheng Sun and Jill Gonet \u2013 <\/em><\/span>Qi flow is intrinsically linked with the mind. In this article, we are introduced to the different states of mind which can deepen our experience with qi. The idea of a \u201cXuan\u201d state of mind, here translated as a \u201cstable\u201d mind, is linked with the interactions of yin and yang. Quiet your mind and let the qi flow within. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>[From the Doctor <\/span><\/strong>\u533b\u751f\u4e4b\u7a97<\/span>]<\/span> Real Food is Good Medicine<\/a> by Nadia Linda Hole, MD<\/em> \u2013 <\/strong>Pulling from the wisdom passed down through generations, Dr. Hole shares her insight on why eating food from the Earth is so important. What is Real Food, and how is our health improved by our food choices? The answers lie within.<\/p>\n

[East West Perspective <\/span><\/strong>\u4e1c\u897f\u65b9\u4e4b\u89c2\u70b9<\/span>]<\/span> Summer foods for Fire Element<\/a><\/strong>by <\/em><\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/em><\/strong>Christina <\/em><\/strong>Barea-Young<\/em><\/strong> A Five-Element perspective on the Summer season, the foods that nourish the Fire Element and common symptoms of being out of balance during the Heat.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>[Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen <\/span><\/strong>\u53e4\u4ee3\u667a\u6167\u3001\u73b0\u4ee3\u53a8\u623f<\/span>]<\/span> The Color Purple Yam Dessert Recipe & Breathe-Easy<\/a> Fritillaria Pear by Yuan Wang, Warren Sheir, Mika Ono<\/em><\/strong> – Two delicious recipes to cool off during the summer. The Purple Yam recipe includes photos for every step in the process. The Pear recipe is perfect for addressing the dry cough often associated with the dry heat of summer.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>[Cycle of Harmony <\/span><\/strong>\u548c\u8c10\u5468\u671f<\/span>]<\/span><\/strong> Simple Foods to Nourish Your Blood<\/a> by Jing Jin<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Black beans, carrots, spinach, peanuts, red dates, and red beans are served up by Jing Jin to nourish our Blood and enhance our youthfulness.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>[Seasonal Harmony <\/span><\/strong>\u5b63\u8282\u7684\u548c\u8c10] <\/span><\/a>Foods for Late Summer <\/a>by Ellasara Kling<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Wondering what to cook to help cool off and still get plenty of energy? Try some of the original recipes included in this article: A Hawthorne Berries, red dates & honey tea,\u00a0 watermelon salsa, bean sprout saut\u00e9, or a lime, cucumber and mint cooler. Refreshing!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/em><\/strong>[Research Update <\/span><\/strong>\u79d1\u7814\u52a8\u6001<\/span>#2<\/span>]<\/span> Mind-Body Medicine Research Update<\/a> compiled by <\/em><\/strong>Kevin Chen<\/em>— <\/strong>Meditative Therapies for Reducing Anxiety — a systematic review of RCTs * EEG Source Imaging During Two Qigong Meditations * The Effect of Qigong on Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Sleep for Perimenopausal Women* Diaphragmatic Breathing Training Program Improves Abdominal Motion During Natural Breathing in Patients with COPD\u00a0 * A Randomized Trial of 8 Form TaiChi Improves Symptoms and Functional Mobility in Fibromyalgia Patients * A 1 Year Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Mind Body Exercise (TaiChi) with Stretching & Toning Exercise on Cognitive Function in Older Chinese Adults at Risk of Cognitive Decline* The Theoretical and Empirical Basis of Meditation as an Intervention for PTSD * Meditation Increases the Depth of Information Processing and Improves the Allocation of Attention in Space* The Psychological Effects of Meditation.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>[Quantum Healing with Dr. Lu]<\/span> The Spirit of Food<\/a> by Nan Lu, OMD<\/em> – <\/strong>Our food resources are more than just fuel for our body, they are nourishment for our soul. In this article, Dr. Lu describes the importance of selecting foods that are nutritionally whole so that they may enhance our wellness from body to soul.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>[Food as Medicine <\/span><\/strong>\u98df\u7597<\/span>] <\/span>Beans, Beans and More Beans!<\/a> By Phoenix Liu, PhD<\/em> \u2013<\/strong> This simple little food packs quite a punch. The bean and all its closest relatives in the legume family are an easy way to get protein, iron, and folic acid. In addition, they provide support to our Kidneys. Dr. Liu also guides us through the 5 aspects of eating: What to eat, How it\u2019s prepared, How much to eat, How often to eat and the Mood present while eating.<\/p>\n

[M<\/span><\/strong>\"\"<\/a>editation in Motion <\/span><\/strong>\u52a8\u4e2d\u51a5\u60f3<\/span>]<\/span> Spirituality in Taiji<\/a> by Eric Borreson<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Taiji (Taichi) is more than just a physical exercise to promote health (or become better at martial arts). It\u2019s effect on our mind and the effect of our mind while practicing are mutually dependent on each other. Mr. Borreson eloquently expresses the link between mind and body while moving through Taichi.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>[The Daily Daoist <\/span>\u65e5\u5e38\u9053\u5bb6<\/span>]<\/span> Healing Food: Chinese Breakfast Porridge<\/a> by Jessica Sommar<\/em> \u2013 <\/strong>Delicious recipes for this simple yet nourishing breakfast meal. Based on the wisdom of the body, energetically and physiologically\u00a0 Ms. Sommar entices us to try a healthier alternative for breakfast.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>[Experience Exchange <\/span><\/strong>\u7ecf\u9a8c\u4ea4\u6d41<\/span>]<\/span> Incredible Stress Relief: The Ice, Water, Gas Method <\/a>by R. Melvin McKenzie<\/em> \u2013 <\/strong>Nature knows best, in this case water is our teacher. Learning how to melt and become moving like water allows us to enhance our practice and go within. Coach Melvin guides you step by step through a meditation to connect with the powerful energy of water.<\/p>\n

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