Archive for November, 2008
What is Qigong?
The word Qigong (pronounced chi kung) is a combination of two ideas: “Qi” means air, breath of life, or vital energy of the body, and “gong” means the skill of working with, or cultivating, self-discipline and achievement. The art of Qigong consists primarily of meditation, relaxation,...
Qigong (氣功)
Qi (氣)is defined as the energy of the universe, and Gong means hard work or study. Therefore, Qigong means "the Study of Natural Energy." Western science has identified a bioelectric potential in the body which could be one of the primary aspects of Qi energy. This "bioelectricity" is recognized...
The Significance of Qigong
Qigong, is an outstanding cultural legacy of ancient China. It is also an important part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Qigong is a prophylactic method which is unique to China. The dim of Qigong exercise is preventing and curing diseases, strengthening the constitution, avoiding premature...
The Lung Channel of Hand-Taiyin
The Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin （LU）
The Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin (LU）has 11 points, of which 7 points are on the anterior border of the medial aspect of the upper limbs , and 2 points are on the upside of prothorax ; and of which the first point is Zhongfu (LU 1) , the last one is...
Moxibustion with Moxa Sticks
Posted under moxibustion on Tuesday, 25 November 2008 by admin
Apply a lighted moxa stick over the selected point. It is easy to control heat and time during moxibustion, and the therapeutic effect is good, so it is often used today. This method includes two kinds: mild - warm moxibustion and sparrow - peeking moxibustion.
* Mild - warm moxibustion....