Archive for the ‘Principle’ Category
Monday, April 7th, 2008
Herbal Remedies that have the action of replenishing Qi and eliminating or relieving syndromes due to Qi deficiency are defined as Qi tonics.
All life activities, such as growth, development and metabolism, are dependent on Qi. The spleen, being the material basis of the acquired constitution, is the source of Qi and ...
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Monday, April 7th, 2008
Diet, work and rest are the fundamental conditions for human beings to live and maintain good health. Improper diet and maladjustment of work and rest will affect the physiological functions of the viscera and reduce the organism's resistance to diseases, thus becoming pathogenic factors.
Maladjustment of work and rest includes overstrain ...
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Monday, January 21st, 2008
Traditional Chinese health beliefs adopt a holistic view emphasizing the importance of environmental factors in increasing risk of disease. According to Quah (1985), these factors influence the balance of body's harmony, yin and yang. These are two opposite but complementary forces and, together with qi (vital energy), they control the ...
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Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008
The Chinese have been doing it for centuries, as have other Asian cultures. Increasing numbers of Westerners are doing it too. Ear rubbing or ear reflexology that is; massaging of the ears to improve health, calm the emotions and enhance the general sense of well being. It's simple, quick and ...
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Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008
Excessive burping, belching, acid reflux, abdominal bloating and embarrassing wind are all signs that not all is well with your digestive system. Drugs to treat indigestion and acid reflux are amongst the largest money spinners for drug companies.
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