Archive for October, 2008
The Third Treasure Shen
The Ling-chih (Reishi), or sacred mushroom of longevity, was important in Daoist beliefs in its ability to tonify jing, qi and shen, the Three Treasures. Illustration from the Ming Dynasty
Shen is the third Treasure. Shen is the guiding spirit, which directs qi. This is ultimately the most...
The Second Treasure Qi
Qi, the second Treasure, is the energy that creates our vitality. Through the constant interaction of yin and yang, the two moving powers of the universe, change is brought into being and life exists. Qi is the activity of yin and yang. All movement, all functioning and all thought is the result of...
The First Treasure Jing
Jing is the first Treasure and is translated as "regenerative essence" or simply as "essence." Jing is the refined energy of the body. It provides the foundation for all activity and is said to be the "root" of our vitality. Jing is the primal energy of life and is closely associated with our...
Qigong and Chinese medicine
Similar to the theory of yin-yang, qi was derived from ancient Chinese philosophy, which believes everything is related. In traditional Chinese medicine, qi is treated as the fundamental substance of the human body, and its movements explain various life processes. Qi in its physiological sense...
Acupuncture for Low Back Pain
Posted under Traditional Chinese medical science on Friday, 31 October 2008 by admin
Low back pain is probably the commonest health problem in the United States, and it is also one of the most common reasons for a medical doctor to refer a patient to an acupuncture clinic. Because acupuncture is relatively new in this country, there have not been many scientific studies done here...