Articles related to "Qi"



Qi Whiz!
Many martial artists spend a lot of time learning about qi and how to develop and use it. It represents an energy theory that might or might not be real, but it's definitely that stirs up strong emotions in debates among fighters and among scientists. But just what is this thing called qi?
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Qi Dao Workshop - Part 1
Introduction to anticipated workshop to be taught by a Tibetan Lama and 27th generation lineage holder of his style of Tibetan Shamanic Qigong (Qi Dao),an ancient spiritual teaching and holistic healing tradition.
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Qi Dao Workshop - Part 2
The author experiences a workshop in Tibetan Shamanic Qigong (Qi Dao) which emphasizes cultivating and moving with spiritual energy (Qi)and lucid dreaming while awake or asleep.
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Chinese Medicine Helps Depression
Traditional Chinese Medicine's holistic approach to treating depression symptoms using dietary changes, mind-body exercise such as Qi Gung or Tai Qi and herbal formulas.
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How's your QI?
Bilingual IQ tests
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Qi Qiao Jie: Chinese Valentine's Day
The Chinese also have a traditional day devoted to love. This falls in August and there is a particularly beautiful legend associated with it.
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The Dong of Qi Gong
Just how much DOES a truck and fifty people weigh? And they pulled it with WHAT?
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Chinese Herbs for Uterine Fibroids
Fibroid growths in the uterus can cause infertility, pain, urinary incontinence and heavy bleeding. Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine reduces fibroids in many cases.
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Lesser Known TCM Techniques (part 2)
Scraping is similar to cupping and is another of the lesser known techniques often used by TCM practitioners. Read how the author and former practitioner, effectively treated a case of stiff neck using only a few drops of oil and the edge of a plastic soup spoon.
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TCM and Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain affects most people at some time in their lives so it's not suprising that so many types of treatment are available. As a TCM practitioner in Australia for 8 years and a sufferer of back pain myself, I found TCM to be an extremely effective form of treatment. This article discusses some common causes of lower back pain and their treatment from a TCM point of view.
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The Use of Symbols in Reiki
A brief foray into the use of traditional and non-traditional symbols in Reiki.
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To Charge, or Not to Charge?
Whether we charge for our services or provide them for free, Reiki practitioners are united in the light and love of Reiki.
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Your Reiki Lineage; Your Reiki Family
A foray into the concept of your Reiki lineage; and how from generation to generation, Reiki binds you into one diverse family based on the common ground of love and faith.
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Meridian Toe Hold
Several prominent, acupuncture meridians start or end with points in the toes. The Meridian Toe Hold works to balance mind, body and spirit through a gentle technique.
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TCM and Stress
The stress of living in our fast-paced, highly competitive and rapidly changing world, is increasingly taking its toll on us and many we know. Read on to discover how TCM can help to restore physical and emotional balance to your body.
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The Monster: DVD Review
The dramatic horror film starring Shu Qi and Karena Lam has a lot of faults, but makes up for it with the Making Of featurette.
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Chinese Herbal Medical Terminology
When visiting a Traditional Chinese Herbalist a patient may be bombarded with new and confusing words. This article explains some of the most commonly used TCM terms.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
Ancient China developed a way of looking at health that may have been the first multidisciplinary medical system, seeking balance rather than fighting specific diseases.
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Five Element Acupuncture Primer
What are the "Five Elements" of Acupuncture? How does 5 Element Acupuncture Work and what is the Causitive Factor of Disease?
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Links to Feng Shui Gardening
Container gardening can play an important role in the design of both indoor and outdoor living spaces. Ironically, most of the websites devoted to this ancient art of placement are poorly designed, and tend to focus on the power of Feng Shui to sell books, chimes and consulting services. But I managed to wade through the mess and find some balance.
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Chinese Medicine And Arthritis
Chinese therapies have been used for centuries to relieve the effects of arthritic joint disease by combining herbs, diet, acupuncture/acupressure and massage
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Chinese Medicine for Allergies
Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine offers another way of interpreting and treating seasonal allergies as part of an overall health program. Dietary changes can help.
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78. Biology vs. Chemistry: Part III
Trust me on this, it doesn't take THAT much effort, nor is it that complicated to stay in good physical health. Read up on a few embarrassingly "easy" tricks I've learned.
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An Introduction to Reiki
Presenting the basics of Reiki, including a brief history, the basic understandings of qi (energy) and the chakra system, the concept of "healing touch", and other miscellaneous information vital to a foundation of knowledge about Reiki.
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Astounding Astragalus
Astragalus, or Huang-Qi, is called by some the "young person's Ginseng". But you don't have to be a youth to benefit from this ancient herb. If you're tired or suffer from stress, this may be for you...
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Healing and the Martial Arts: a Book Review
A book review of "A Tooth From The Tiger's Mouth," a book covering Chinese healing methods as used by doctors and martial artists in the East.
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Learn to Let Joy into Your Life
A simple idea for bringing more joy into your life, thereby enhancing the compassion and peacefulness that are a must to successfully giving and receiving Reiki.
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Reiki Accessories
An introduction to some common accessories used in traditional Reiki systems.
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Reiki for the Middle East, in a Time of Conflict
The thoughts of one Reiki Master/Teacher on sending Reiki into the Middle East, to promote peace and love and healing, in a region hurting and greatly in need.
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Reiki I: An Introduction
An introduction to the first level of Reiki, Reiki I, where the meat of Reiki theory is taught and mastered.
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Reiki II: An Introduction
An introduction to Reiki II, the level which allows practitioners to perform emotional healing, and heal over great distances.
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Reiki III: An Introduction
The final introductory article in my series of articles in Reiki I, II, and III, this article presents information on the Master & Teaching level of Reiki practice.
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The Energy and Perception Series Part 5
A look at how the silvery web affects us all and how we affect the silvery web.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine - An Introduction
An introduction to the theory and practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) including Western medicine comparisons; commonly treated conditions and what to expect during your initial TCM consultation.
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Welcome the Seasonal Shift into Spring
My thoughts on how to welcome the changing of the seasons, and to find comfort and hope in this time of uncertainty and fear.
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Amma Therapy
What is Amma Therapy? Vivian Menjivar, LMT shares her experiences and philosophies on health and healing, and on becoming an Amma therapist.
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Reiki and the Healing Revolution
Reiki, Sekhem and other energy healing systems are visible manifestations of New Age thought and healing techniques
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Acupuncture Effective in Dogs
Acupuncture, the insertion of thin needles into various points on the body, may significantly restore or maintain the mind, body, and spirit balance in your dog.
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ANTM Cycle 9 – Finale
One contestant is eliminated and the final two girls continue on to do a Qi Gang fashion show. One of the models wins the title as she outshines the other on the runway.
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Definition of Chi Gung
Chi gung is commonly known as an internal martial art. Chi gung's benefits in health and wellness are bringing this once mysterious art form into today's fitness plans.
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Energy Medicine in AD
Energy medicine includes a number of different therapies such as acupuncture that correct imbalances or blockages of the body's bioenergy, which contribute to disease.
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Reflexology
Reflexology is a form of energy medicine used to correct energy imbalances and blockages that contribute to chronic disease.
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TCM and The Internal Organs
The use of organ names to relate to Chinese medical terms can cause confusion. What Kidney, Spleen, Heart, Liver and Lung mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine Terminology
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Comforting Congee
I see congee, rice boiled into a soup, as the "tabula rasa" (blank slate) of Asian food, the equivalent of the potato. You can dress it up or dress it down.
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Acupuncture for Depression
Medical science is now in general agreeement that acupuncture works for a variety of diseases and conditions. But does it work for depression?
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Benefits of Acupuncture
Researchers have shown that the physiological effects of acupuncture are primarily derived from an increased production of endorphins and other natural opioid peptides.
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Acupuncture is an Effective Treatment
Acupuncture is an age old technique that is seeing an increase use in western medicine.
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Acupuncture Treatments
This ancient, Asian treatment is gaining ground with Western practioners
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How To Pronounce Mandarin Chinese Words
The Beijing Olympics coverage will leave many readers wondering how to pronouce words like "xian", "qi" and "zhi." This will clarify many of these problematic sounds.
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Tension Headaches
You can treat and prevent tension headaches through safe and natural methods such as relaxation exercises and massage therapy.
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