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Hypertension of a normal person may be caused by the abnormality of the arteries. The cause of essential hypertension is multifactorial. Secondary hypertension was caused mainly by hypoxia or a disorder of blood vessel or the kidney. If one understand the function of the kidney and what cause ... Views: 2900
You’re in a convenience store, examining a can of Spam in one of the aisles. Suddenly a hooded man bursts through the door, pulls out a .45, and waves it in the cashier’s face demanding the contents of the cash register. You begin breathing shallowly, from the chest, as fear for you own life ... Views: 2859
Due to the advantages of Qigong meditation to our health and wellbeing, many are practicing this healing procedure. It is an old Chinese that calms the mind and spirit and improves a person’s health and lifestyle. This exercise is also a body activity that combines relaxation through meditating ... Views: 2858
Living in an urban city such as London, we are constantly bombarded with external stimulus, such as work, traffic, sirens, financial concerns, and advertisement. Over time the accumulation of these daily hassles and can cause chronic stress, which is linked to diseases and major health ... Views: 2843
Qi gong is one of the most powerful tools for staying young and nourishing longevity. How does it work?
Builds Internal Strength and Suppleness
Unlike other forms of traditional western exercise, qi gong trains the energy of the body to invigorate internal organs to promote balanced health and ... Views: 2836
Every day, we typically encounter things that stress us out. Either it is an issue at work, family problems, or just a simple traffic, we might regard this as a challenge or threat to our well-being. Such things are expected as we go on with our daily routines. However, if we don't take care of ... Views: 2828
Stress is a normal part of our lives. Whether we react to our environment, a particular situation, or a particular person, we are all designed to feel and experience stress. It is our body's natural response to the internal and external surroundings. However, too much of stress can result to a ... Views: 2792
I was quite surprised when I began searching for research on Tai Chi’s benefits for diabetes . . . it was very difficult to come by. Because on its face, Tai Chi seems to possibly offer many benefits to someone with diabetes. Tai Chi is known to stimulate microcirculation in practitioners, and ... Views: 2791
What is Qigong?
Have you heard of Qigong? Many people haven’t, but you may be surprised to learn that over eighty million people not only have heard of it, but actively practice it each day!
Originally from China, but now practiced the world over, Qigong helps its practitioners improve their ... Views: 2752
We hear a lot today about strengthening our core, moving from our core, or our center. What does this really mean? What is our “core” anyway? Simply put, it is the center of gravity in our body located in our abdomen in the area from the navel to the pubic bone. Our core is a very integral ... Views: 2747
Do you ever say to yourself, “I just don't want to!,” “I'm just too tired!,” or “I can do that tomorrow!.” Does PROCRASTINATION creep into your life and you just don't seem to get things accomplished?
There was a German philosopher, Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, that said “Seize this very ... Views: 2700
Why do you breathe?
Do you breathe to live? Or do you live to breathe? The masses would say that you must breathe so that you can live. But this is little more than just survival. As you breathe in an unconscious fashion you do nothing more than take in enough air so that the minimum amount ... Views: 2695
Turning the corner to enter grounds of the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, Oregon (CCCF), I had the most intense urge to sob, tears came up and I had to pull over and stop the car wondering what on earth was going on. I was happy to be going to an interview with the chaplain ... Views: 2686
Today I want to share with you a quote from Joe Vitale who is a self-help author, speaker and entrepreneur. Joe said, "You want to become aware of your thoughts, you want to choose your thoughts carefully, and you want to have fun with this, because you are the masterpiece of your own ... Views: 2659
Heat comes in many forms, not just the weather. It can represent struggle, inflammation and illness (particularly cancer).
Visualize a large ice cube at the top of your head melting downward and washing away all tension, stress, pain and struggle as the coolness flows to your toes.
Use ... Views: 2634
Let's face it. Stress is an inevitable part of our life. In fact, stress is not all that bad at all. It is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand. When you feel stressed, your body reacts by releasing chemicals into the blood, giving you more energy and strength. This can be a good ... Views: 2630
One of the most powerful forms of cancer-prevention and cancer management exercises is qi gong, a gentle form of healing exercises from China that is similar to Tai Chi.
Qi gong movements not only help us to increase our levels of oxygen to detoxify the body but also specifically impact ... Views: 2598
The oxygen in the air are free for all. Oxygen is the basic element provided by Nature to sustain life on earth. Breathing is a vital process mandated by human. Hence, Nature also provided a respiratory system for human in association with the basic element.
The function of the respiratory ... Views: 2581
Tai Chi has increased in popularity in the western world. It often appears in the background of advertisements of unrelated products. It is recommended for seniors and by the American Arthritis Society, which has its own simplified version. Many health clubs and martial arts studios offer Tai ... Views: 2580
Knowing how to balance, create an abundance and maintain a smooth flow of qi are crucial to feeling good and maintaining your health. In “Traditional Chinese Medicine” you, as a human being, hold a special place in the grand scheme of things. You are an individual and unique manifestation of the ... Views: 2574
There are many ways of meditation for different purposes. Meditation includes concentration, feeling, sensitivity, imagination, thoughts, and insinuation. In the west, meditation is not necessarily part of Chi Kung. However, to a Taoist, meditation is a requirement for Chi Kung in order to bring ... Views: 2570
By Shoshanna Katzman
Acupuncture and Qigong are two methods of relieving stress, improving mood and enhancing overall health – minor differences.
Acupucture is a technique that an individual receives from an acupuncturist, whereas Qigong is an exercise that is done by the person ... Views: 2568
In the eastern martial art society, there is always an old Chinese saying: ”Have chi will have strength.” From these words, there is a distinction between chi and strength. In order to have body strength, chi(air) must be present. Hence, the chi-strength idea coincides with the oxygen-energy ... Views: 2542
Tantric Qigong, Mindfulness, and Flow
Mindfulness, which is often thought of as a Buddhist concept, is really about being Present. Presencing is one form of self-inquiry (which can be done as a meditation or as coaching) as is Tantric Qigong. These art forms are about getting out of your ... Views: 2512
This qi gong color visualization helps you to strengthen the energy of the pericardium and heart. The pericardium energy is associated spiritually with our intimate relationships.
Thus, when our pericardium energy is low, we find ourselves more challenged to engage intimate relationships ... Views: 2503
The Only Illness There Is
By Marcus Santer
I’d like you to join me on a journey of understanding. The result of this journey will be a new understanding on what health is, how it works and why in theory there is no such thing as an incurable illness. By the end of the journey you will ... Views: 2479
In these times of economic challenge, people often wonder about how to effectively invest their financial resources.
Yet, people often overlook the value of investing in their body, mind and spirit integration as a way of building prosperity.
When we nourish and integrate these three ... Views: 2456
(c) Jacob Newell (Gu Shen Yu Daoshi)
Taiji is a Chinese fitness system based on relaxed body alignment and smooth flow of energy. It is also a moving meditation based on the philosophy of Laozi, a legendary ancient sage who taught about the virtues of remaining calm, yielding, and returning ... Views: 2447
Qi is the Chinese word for the “Bio-Electric Energy” that flows to and through you, the Heavens, and the Earth. It is the “Energy of Life.” Qigong is the practice of breathing, movement, visualization and Affirmation that you can use to reduce your stress everyday. You can balance your qi, ... Views: 2411
The character "Qi" is a very mysterious term. Everybody uses it, most of the time, it just come out very loosely without clarity. Even philosophers use it with ambiguity. Its interpretation was up to the readers to define and it was often misinterpreted. Especially, it would be more ambiguous ... Views: 2399
Getting pregnant is not always easy and there are couples who have to deal with fertility problems. But difficulty conceiving does not always mean you cannot get pregnant at all. There are couples who also took years to conceive. Here are some tips to increase your chances to get ... Views: 2369
It was a Saturday morning as we began our seven hour drive from Burlington, VT to home after dropping off our daughter for her freshman year of college and because of the weekend event I was thinking that it was extremely important to be able to create harmony within myself and my ... Views: 2366
If you have not already done so, this is a perfect day to begin preparing for the winter season and the new year ahead. The December Solstice occurs on either December 20, 21, 22 or 23. It is called Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year. In the ... Views: 2365
Do it yourself QiSei.
They are actually ancient martial arts and Qigong tools.
Parts needed:
1. 4' hardwood dowel cut in half. It should be between 1 inch and 1.5" in diameter, depending on what is comfortable for your hands.
2. Two 1 pound coffee cans (if you have been really working out two ... Views: 2362
In this day and age, lots of distractions and a busy schedule lead us to a stressful life. It is always a challenge for us to cope up with these things. That’s why several people nowadays are becoming mindful of trying to lead a healthy lifestyle. In this fast-paced world, understanding which ... Views: 2355
How Do You Breathe?
Put your hand on your chest and a hand on your belly.
Take a deep breath. Which hand moves more?
The top hand or the bottom hand?
When we are born we are belly breathers. Watch a baby breathe and you will see that his whole body moves, butespecially his belly. In ... Views: 2348
Chi Kung is a mysterious subject to be discussed. Since the Chi Kung has a tremendous biological effect upon the human body, the functions of the human body should be investigated thoroughly for a better understanding about Chi Kung. The human body in good health is in a state of homeostasis. In ... Views: 2348
Nutrition to Increase Your Immune Response
Garlic
Fresh garlic contains allicin, a sulfur-bearing substance that acts as a natural antibiotic in addition to being a potent antioxidant. You can use garlic in cooked vegetables, sauces, soups, and stews. The trick is not to cook the garlic, ... Views: 2341
While some people practice Tai Chi and Qigong just for the fun of it, most of us practice with a purpose in mind.
We may want to improve our health, or relieve stress, or become more fit. We may want to recover from an illness or disease, or become more balanced and flexible, or just to bring ... Views: 2338
It will help in your practice of Xin Huxi Qigong or any style of qigong if you have a basic understanding of the underlying Yin and Yang philosophy that is being applied.
Xin Huxi Qigong
Xin Huxi Qigong (Center Breathing Qigong) focuses on the chang bao qi (long, thin breath). In Xin Huxi ... Views: 2327
By Shoshanna Katzman
Acupuncture and Qigong are two methods of relieving stress, improving mood and enhancing overall health – minor differences.
Acupucture is a technique that an individual receives from an acupuncturist, whereas Qigong is an exercise that is done by the person ... Views: 2302
The Chinese have studied ways of creating and maintaining health & longevity for thousands of years. One of “the jewels” coming out of this quest for everlasting youth is the gentle, life enhancing exercise practice of Qigong (pronounced chee-GUNG). Commonly known as ... Views: 2295
Chi Kung is an art of breathing. The breathing method, in Chi Kung, is beyond normal by voluntary control. Normal breathing is involuntary controlled by the medulla by nervous regulation and chemical regulation. Voluntary breathing can control the amount of chi(air) and the duration in the ... Views: 2285
"Why It Can Take a Year to Get a Mammogram in the U.S" originally located at: http://www.alternet.org/module/printversion/108717 is scary to me in a different way than it is intended to be. It talks about the complicated Western medicine model that has patients get misdiagnosed often enough ... Views: 2267
Chinese Yoga (Qi Gong) Balances Moods and Purges Negative Emotions
We all have moments in life where we are immersed in shadow feelings of sadness, despair, heartache, disappointment or anger.
Yet, many people stuff these feelings deep inside and ignore them, without realizing that the ... Views: 2265
Those who do not exercise, the problems they are having are shallow breathing and weak muscles. These conditions can be improved progressively by practicing Tai Chi or Chi Kung. The only difference, between the two, is the amount of movements involved. Tai Chi is more stressful at the beginning ... Views: 2264
Xin Huxi Qigong has as its central concept that of "Center Breathing." Center Breathing is breathing in a fashion such that the Dan Tian - Elixir Field - is balanced, abundant and flowing with Qi. As with any system of exercise whether it be Qigong, Tai Chi or Kung Fu it is always recommended ... Views: 2261
There are always two sides to a story. It is like a coin with two sides which analogous to the yin and the yang as a unit. LaoTze always suggested to look at the yin side of the story to understand the yang side. In the case with the interpretation of chi, one must look at it from the other ... Views: 2243
Fibromyalgia is a rheumatologic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain that leaves those afflicted with fatigue, painful ‘tender points,’ morning stiffness, and difficulties with sleep and the performance of routine activities of daily life. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition ... Views: 2233
Natural Stance, as the name implies, is the simplest way to stand
naturally. A naturally balanced human body responds to the challenge of
gravity by bringing itself to a stable position using its bone structure to
support its weight and prevent falling. The vertical alignment of the ... Views: 2212