Tag: health
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The Ear in Qigong
Using the ear is an example of how even a 2-inch part of the body can be put to good use for healing. Western bodywork has something it calls ‘reflexology,’ such as what was called ‘nerve reflexes’ for the feet. This is based on an ancient and profound Chinese concept that each part reflects the…
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What is Qi?
The term Qi–pronounced ‘Chee’–in Qigong, is loosely translated in English as ‘Energy.’ This is sufficient for a general understanding of Qigong. At a deeper level, Energy is a very specific term in Physics. One of its hallmarks is that it diminishes over space. Research was done on long-distance transmission of Qi in the United States…
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Science & Qigong
Scientific research is enormously positive on Qigong. A great website to peruse is the Qigong Institute. This free resource was the brainchild of a scientific researcher who took up the practice of Qigong. You can scroll down the home page to find interesting research portals, such as Harvard Medical School. Or click the research tab…
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Mental Health & Chinese Medicine
Psychology and Psychiatry struggle for respect in the West. They are seen as less relevant and definitive as other professions and sciences. However the need for them has grown rapidly. This is seen even in the bastions of rationalist thought, our medical schools and halls of medicine. The statistics on student and clinician burnout are…
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