Falun Gong, also called Falun Dafa, is a traditional Chinese “cultivation system” or spiritual movement. This practice was first introduced in 1992 in China by Li Hongzhi. It was labeled a “heretical” practice and banned by the communist Chinese government in 1999. There are several news accounts of thousands of Falun dafa practitioners being imprisoned, tortured, and even killed by the Chinese government.
In its espousal of absence of rituals in daily worship and greater … Continue reading
In the treatment of osteoporosis treatment, the problem of bone mineral tissue loss must be addressed. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation of USA, people should address their osteoporosis issue through either non-pharmaceutical or pharmaceutical means.
The bone density of a person is usually determined with the use of X-ray absorptiomety examination. You will be diagnosed as having osteopenia if your score in this examination is between one and two and a half; on the … Continue reading
Founded on the idea of harmony and balance between yin and yang, Chinese medicine uses an approach to digestive health quite different from that of modern Western medicine. Chinese medicine states that the liver is where the blood is stored. It is the organ system that normalizes the level of blood in circulation. Therefore, for nourishment, the liver’s health relies on the adequacy of blood flowing in the body.
In addition, the spleen has also … Continue reading
Strengthening our center or core is what we hear a lot these days but what does this really mean? Well, what is our core, in the first place? Our core is our body’s center of gravity that’s situated in the area of stomach stretching from the navel to the pubic bone. Our center/core is an extremely important part of our body while the navel plays an integral role in our daily well being and health.… Continue reading
The cranial-sacral system of our body is composed of the cerebrospinal fluid and membranes that wraps and shield the vertebrae and brain. The fluid that flows through the (CNS) is the cerebrospinal fluid. It travels over the dural tube found between the skull and brain. This fluid carries nutrients to structures in the nervous system and eliminates wastes from the brain and spinal cord. The cerebrospinal fluid is mainly responsible for the detoxification of the … Continue reading
For most practitioners, acupuncture is the best treatment for headaches, but they also believe that acupressure can be also a powerful treatment for headaches and one of its best features is that it is easy to learn and can be done safely at home. The differential patterns for the various types of headaches may depend on whatever organ system(s) is affected although almost always it is the Gallbladder meridian that’s affected.
The Gallbladder meridian is … Continue reading
According to American researchers, the exercises in Chinese Tai-Chi can benefit your health and well being by boosting your self confidence and increasing muscle resistance. If you are looking for a way to maintain strong bones and good health, even when you`re past 60, we recommend that you include a few Tai-Chi exercises into your weekly workout sessions. One thing you can expect from this is a lessened risk of fractures or injuries.
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Qi Gong is essentially a series of Energy Exercises. Qi Gong is made up of two Chinese words that literally mean energy and exercises or work. So, Qi Gong basically means exercises for your energy.
Qi Gong is a relatively recent term. The exercises in this ancient practice have been collectively called Dao Yin or Nei Gong for thousands of years. Dao Yin means Guiding and Leading due to the fact that the postures guide … Continue reading
You should never underrate the power of human touch. All of us posses this innate gift and power to heal. Many choose not to use it, but for people who are willing to share this gift for the benefit of humanity, the Oriental healing art of Jin Shin Do can be a great place to learn. Learning the sequence of movements and the pressure points used in Jin Shin Do can set you on the … Continue reading
Chinese nutritional therapy in Austin is an ancient system of healing. As far back as 200 BC in China, during the Han Dynasty, medical documents reveal that this system was used to maintain health and cure chronic illnesses. It was continuously used through the succeeding dynasties and it eventually evolved into a practical and distinct nutritional science. Chinese nutritional therapy is not merely a simple combination of traditional medicine and food; it is also a … Continue reading