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Tai Chi Breathing: Qi And Channels

Friday, January 4th, 2008

Based on Traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of Qi is extremely important. Qi can be translated as energy. It's a form of life energy. Every living thing has Qi, even plants. For us-human being, Qi plays a very important role. It's your LIFE!

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Blood: The Mother of Qi - Why Donating is a Big Deal in China (A)

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

In the West, donating blood is no big deal - some juice and cookies and it's back to work. But in China, blood is associated with qi, or life energy, and so many people are (unnecessarily) reluctant to donate.

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Yin and Yang

Monday, December 10th, 2007

One of the basic elements of Chinese Philosophy and Oriental Medicine is the concept of yin and yang (rhymes with 'song,' not 'sang'). These fundamental opposites were first recorded in the I-Ching around 700 B.C. This duality is a basic part of our experience as human beings. Early in life ...

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The Wood Personality Type:Inspiration and Strategic Planning for Success without Coffee and Espresso

Monday, December 10th, 2007

Strategic planning for success is a trademark of Wood Personality Types in Oriental Medicine. They are driven with the ambition to win. One unhealthy fuel for inspiration is coffee (espresso, caffeine). The effects of caffeine on this personality profile are negative. You can improve health and in a positive way ...

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Spring

Monday, December 10th, 2007

By Brian Benjamin Carter Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. After the long sleep of winter, the color green emerges, pushing upwards from the soil. This is a time to eat less, to cleanse the body, mind and even the house with a "spring cleaning." While during winter we should ...

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