Oct 27, 2024
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2021/5558805
Tai Chi exercise prescription is a feasible and effective method for preventing diseases and promoting health. In this systematic review, we summarized Tai Chi exercise prescriptions for different disease systems and people and recommended the more commonly used Tai Chi style, cycle, frequency, and time of exercise. Further clinical research on Tai Chi should be combined with the principles of exercise prescription to conduct large-sample epidemiological studies and long-term prospective follow-up studies to provide more substantive clinical evidence for Tai Chi exercise prescriptions.
Chronic diseases cause a large burden of disease in the world and affect the quality of life of individuals [1, 2]. Furthermore, almost half of the global population suffers from at least one chronic disease and may be at risk of functional decline and disability [3, 4]. Exercise therapy is a safe way to improve physical function and reduce disability in patients with chronic diseases [5]. In the past few decades, exercise has been widely used in the treatment of chronic diseases, and experts have begun to adopt the terms “exercise prescription” and “exercise therapy” [5]. Exercise prescription mainly includes the type, frequency, duration, and intensity of exercise. It is a scientific, systematic, and individualized exercise intervention program for disease prevention and health promotion.
Tai Chi is a complementary and alternative therapy that has become a widespread exercise worldwide [6]. Over the past two decades, researchers have conducted extensive studies of the health-promoting effects of Tai Chi by focusing on various systems of the human body and their corresponding diseases. Studies have shown that Tai Chi is beneficial for patients with a wide range of diseases [7] and is a safe and effective way to promote balance control, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness in patients with chronic diseases [8]. Tai Chi has been widely used in the clinical practice of different diseases and people, and their positive effects have been confirmed, but there is no clear guidance on how to incorporate it into exercise prescriptions [9]. A study adopted an evaluation instrument to reveal the characteristics of Tai Chi exercise prescriptions for improving the balance ability of the elderly, but this study has not yet conducted studies on Tai Chi exercise prescriptions for different diseases and populations [10]. In addition, Tai Chi has been shown to be effective in treating diverse diseases, but such treatment effects are not consistent across studies, such as type 2 diabetes. [11–13]. This may be affected by the difference in Tai Chi style and exercise time in Tai Chi exercise prescriptions because a study has confirmed that different Tai Chi styles and exercise time can result in variable effectiveness [14].
category: Tai Chi
Oct 20, 2024
Acupuncture for Knee Arthritis Proven Effective
https://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/2302-acupuncture-for-knee-arthritis-proven-effective
A recent clinical study conducted by the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Beijing University, published in the Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, demonstrates the efficacy of acupuncture in treating knee osteoarthritis (OA) through a highly specified protocol involving key acupuncture points and measurable biomedical outcomes. The study involved 80 patients diagnosed with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis, with the aim of evaluating both symptomatic relief and objective biological markers of inflammation.
The research revealed that patients receiving acupuncture twice weekly for 12 weeks showed significant improvements in pain reduction, joint function, and inflammation markers compared to the control group receiving standard care with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
The researchers concluded that acupuncture is an effective, non-pharmacological treatment for knee osteoarthritis, capable of reducing both clinical symptoms and inflammatory markers. This study provides licensed acupuncturists with a detailed, evidence-based protocol for treating knee OA, emphasizing the importance of specific acupoints, needle techniques, and adjunct electroacupuncture to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Sources
1. Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, 2023, “Effect of Acupuncture on Cytokine Levels in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis,” Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
2. Study Results: Reduction in TNF-α and IL-6 levels post-acupuncture.
3. Acupoint and needle technique details: ST35, EX-LE4, GB34, SP9 with electroacupuncture protocol.
4. MRI evidence: Changes in synovial thickness and effusion.
category: Acupuncture
Oct 06, 2024
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) focuses on bringing ones body & mind back into harmony and balance, in order to heal. As such it doesn't need to name or label a disorder or condition, since healing the underlying root imbalance or disharmony will automatically cause the manifesting symptoms to be resolved.
If you experience symptoms that your blood work can’t explain, or that doctors dismiss as being “normal” or have no answers or solutions for try Traditional Chinese Medicine, as it can often, but of course not always, provide answers and solutions where other treatments have had limited or no success.
Rather than a "condition", Chinese Medicine mainly diagnose with a Pattern, for example the body to is "Too Warm or Hot", such as from inflammation, or another Pattern may be the body is "Too Cold", an example would be hypothyroidism. A pattern of "Stagnation" or "Lack of Movement" could be another, such as Constipation or Delayed Period. Dampness, another pattern, among the mant, many possible manifestations could be as Phlegm or Candida. "Dryness" is another example of a Chinese Medicine Pattern, and a common pattern for Patients experiencing Menopause.
As you may notice all of these are Patterns or imbalance, which can be manifested in many conditions, even those unknown or without a name. The body is out of balance ... too hot, too dry, too damp - There for in Chinese Medicine we set about re balancing .. cooling excess heat or warming excess cold, resolving excess dampness and so one will once balance will help resolve the various symptoms of these underlying imbalances and restoring ones health naturally.
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category: Chinese Medicine
Sep 29, 2024
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are found effective for the alleviation of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Two independent investigations confirm that acupuncture, as a standalone therapy, or acupuncture combined with the herbal formula Si Shen Wan (Four Miracle Pill) is safe and effective. Additionally, investigators confirm that acupuncture is more effective than loperamide, a synthetic opiate used to control diarrhea by inhibiting peristalsis (wavelike intestinal constriction and relaxation).
category: Acupuncture
Sep 25, 2024
Cupping helps to reduce pain and inflammation.
Improves blood flow.
Used for relaxation, well being and deep tissue massage.
It is safe, non invasive and inexpensive treatment.
Rejuvenation of body organs.
Facilitates healing process and strengthens immune system.
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category: Acupuncture
Sep 20, 2024
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Gout is a common arthritis condition due to disorders of purine metabolism and decreased uric acid excretion. Although researchers have carried out various studies on this disease, there are no effective drugs for patients with gout.
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), gout pertains the category of Bi (painful obstruction) pattern due to Qi & blood stagnation in the meridians of the body. Chinese Herbal Medicine, as well as Acupuncture or a combination of both, has been employed to treat Bi painful patterns since ancient China.
The etiology of gout is complex and there are various hypotheses about its pathogenesis. According to the disease mechanism of Chinese Medicine, therapeutic principles like dispelling wind and cold, clearing away heat and dampness, and clearing blockages in the meridians are often applied to treat acute gout. During the remission stage, benefiting qi, nourishing blood and tonifying spleen and kidney energies are often applied. Inhibiting inflammatory factors in joint fluid, reducing blood uric acid levels and promotion of uric acid excretion, enhancing immune function and blocking the sensation of peripheral nerve are the main mechanism underlying Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment for gout.
category: Acupuncture
Sep 12, 2024
After undergoing 6 in-vitro fertilisation attempts, Celine Dion became pregnant with twins in 2014, and she attributes her successful pregnancy to acupuncture!
Many studies have been carried out on acupuncture during IVF, and the data gathered is inconclusive. There is even a hint of possible harm if applied at embryo transfer.
category: Acupuncture
Sep 02, 2024
While there is no known treatment to correct scoliosis, Acupuncture can be a key to health maintenance and qaulity of life. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can help alleviates Scoliosis symptoms and manage pain.
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. Symptoms include uneven posture (back, hips, legs, or shoulders), and/or back pain. In severe cases, back curvature may prevent the lungs or the heart from working optimally, cause severe pain and misaligned posture.
While there is no known cure, treatments exist to help manage the condition, including the importance of Nutrition, with foods rich in calcium, vitamin D, and E, are considered beneficial, and Regular exercise.
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can alleviate symptoms and may prevent or slow further degeneration caused by Scoliosis or any related condition such as Lordosis (inward, lower-back curvature), Kyphosis (abnormal spine curvature), Spina Bifida (malformed spinal vertebrae), Stenosis (compressed spine), or any disease affecting the central nervous system (such as Multiple Sclerosis or Neurofibromatosis).
In combination with a thorough medical regimen, diet, exercise and physical therapy, Acupuncture can improve treatment results and provide for a better quality of life in managing scoliosis.
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Aug 24, 2024
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can help treat Insomnia and other Sleep related disorders and problems.
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Aug 24, 2024
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Aug 14, 2024
category: Chinese Medicine
Aug 10, 2024
Acupuncture For Pain Relief (verywellhealth.com)
According to a 2021 report by the World Health Organization (WHO), acupuncture is the most commonly used form of traditional medicine practice globally, and it’s gaining more attention each year. In fact, more than 10 million acupuncture treatments are administered annually in Australia, Canada, America and the UK.
category: Acupuncture
Aug 05, 2024
Moxibustion
Acupuncture
Cupping
Gua Sha
category: Chinese Medicine
Aug 03, 2024
https://www.exakthealth.com/en/blog/acupuncture-for-meniscus-tears
category: Acupuncture
Aug 03, 2024
https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2024/04/the-benefits-of-tai-chi-for-heart-health
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category: Tai Chi
Jul 30, 2024
In Chinese Medicine Jaw and TMJ pain can be caused by a number of factors, including:
Stress: Stress can cause tension in the muscles of the jaw and neck, which can lead to TMJ problems.
Poor posture: Poor posture can put strain on the TMJ joint.
Malocclusion: Malocclusion is a misalignment of the teeth. This can put pressure on the TMJ joint and lead to pain.
Emotional factors: Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners believe that emotional factors, for example, anger and frustration, can also contribute to jaw and TMJ pain.
Injuries: Injuries to the jaw, neck or face can damage the TMJ, leading to pain in the area.
Chinese Medicine views jaw and TMJ pain as a sign of disharmony in the body. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a complex structure that connects the lower jaw to the skull. It is responsible for chewing, talking, and yawning. When the TMJ is not functioning properly, it can cause pain, clicking, and popping sounds.
Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Tuina Chinese Remedial Massage, Chinese Nutrition (Diet) and Lifestyle changes, as well as Chinese Exercises like Taiji Quan (Tai Chi), Qi Gong (Chi Kung) and Meditation can all help in treating jaw pain, TMJ pain and teeth grinding.
category: Acupuncture
Jul 20, 2024
category: Chinese Medicine
Jul 16, 2024
Chinese Medicine Tips for Winter
As we head into winter, it’s easy to put health and wellness on the back burner. Winter brings colder temperatures, rain, biting wind, dry air and fewer hours of daylight, which can put more stress on your bodies, however traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can help. Below are some Chinese Medicine tips for Winter
The Cold Can Cause Big Problems
The climate in winter is cold, and the cold air is congealing, thus is Chinese Medicine, this means the cold can easily obstruct the Qi energy and Blood circulation in our bodies. From a western biomedicine perspective, cold can constrict vessels and thicken the blood.As a result, cold can lead to the recurrence or aggravation of many chronic diseases, especially those that affect the elderly, or cause pain in old injuries, for example. This includes serious life-threatening concerns such as stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, and myocardial infarction. The cold has been shown to increase the rate of incidence of these problems. Therefore, we should take special care to protect ourselves from the cold using TCM health tips for winter.
Keep your head, neck, back, and feet warm
In winter, ensure your head, neck, back, and feet are warm. Women should also pay special attention to keeping their abdomen warm, especially during their menstrual period.
This tip is especially important, and even more so for those with "Yang Deficiency", as these body parts are easily "attacked" by Cold. The experience of Chinese Medicine tells us that often “cold in winter will lead to febrile disease in spring”. For example if one catches too many colds in winter, allowing winter cold to enter the body, often one will suffer febrile disease, such as the flu in spring.
There are many home remedies and recipes one can prepare to prevent and soothe colds. For example , if you feel a cold coming on, you can boil water with ginger slices and brown sugar to drink. You can also cook porridge with scallions, ginger slices, and glutinous rice. You Chinese Medicine Practitioner can provide Chinese Nutritional advice on what foods are good for your individual case and winter in general, for example hearty soups and bone broths.
Spend more time in the sun to strengthen your "Yang" enegery
Winter is the season when depression is most common, which is related to lack of sunlight. Ancient Chinese Medicine wisdom advocates "basking in sun", especially "basking on the back" to maintain health during winter. Winter is a time of "Yin", and where "Yang" can decrease and more in a more hibernating state in the body.
The back is where the seven most important Acupuncture channels, or meridians, of the body, which transport and manage yang energy gather. Whenever possible, sit with your back to the sun and let it warm you slightly. The yang energy will be absorbed into the body through the acupuncture points on the back and then transported to all body parts.
After basking in the sun, there is sufficient yang energy in our bodies, and our meridians are unobstructed. With the Yang Qi replenished, one can feel refreshed and re-vitalised
Strengthen the kidneys and store essence
Entering winter, the kidney channel, or meridian, becomes active. The kidney is where life essence is stored. Winter is the best time to nourish and store essence. For people with kidney deficiency, kidney replenishment is particularly important in winter.
Kidney essence mainly relies on nourishment and conservation. Correct nutrition with kidney nourishing foods, Chinese Exercises such as Taiji Quan & Qi Gong, and Meditation practices, as well as Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can all help support and nourish the Kidneys during Winter.
Eat nutritious foods, in moderation
It's important to eat nutritious & nourishing foods during winter, but it's easy to put on weight over winter, especially if one is less active in winter months.
Chinese Medicine believes that the "five flavors" relate to the five internal organs. Bitterness enters the heart, acidity enters the lungs, sourness enters the liver, saltiness enters the kidneys, and sweetness enters the spleen. If one wants to eat sour food, it may be because one’s liver fire is too strong. People with kidney deficiency instinctively want to add salt to mobilize kidney qi.
We should satisfy our appetite in moderation, but especially in winter we should not indulge it. We should also target our nutrition to support the organise, especially in winter, for example, sea cucumbers, kelp, and other seafood are salty and can enter the kidneys to replenish kidney deficiency. Millet and lotus seeds can strengthen the spleen. Tomatoes, citrus, bananas, and goji berries can nourish the liver.
Chinese Medicine Treatments - Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Nutrition, Chinese Exercise and Moxibustion (Heat Therapy)
And of course receive regular Chinese Medicine treatments such as Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine and learning Chinese Exercises such as Taiji Quan (Tai Chi) & Qi Gong (Chi Kung)
If we incorporate TCM healthcare practices, such as Chinese Nutrition principles and recipes, and Chinese Exercises such as Taiji Quan (Tai Chi), Qi Gong (Chi Kung) & Meditation into our daily lives, we can enjoy Winter fully without worrying about being attacked illness or disease.
category: Chinese Medicine
Jul 14, 2024
category: Acupuncture
Jul 12, 2024
category: Philosophy
Jul 11, 2024
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category: Acupuncture
Jul 10, 2024
Acupuncture is part of the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). TCM is a system of healthcare that has evolved over thousands of years to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. TCM believes that the body's vital energy, called qi (pronounced chi), flows along specific channels or meridians. If the qi is balanced then the person has spiritual, emotional, and physical health. But when the qi isn't in balance, disease may occur. Qi can be blocked, causing unbalance between the yin and yang. This refers to two opposite but connected principles in Chinese philosophy TCM uses many approaches to create harmony between yin and yang and restore correct flow of energy through the meridians. One of these approaches is acupuncture. Acupuncturists believe the human body has more than 2,000 acupuncture points. They are linked through the various meridians. The use of acupuncture on certain points within the meridians is believed to improve the flow of blocked or stagnant qi. Acupuncture can unblock these meridians. This restores movement of qi and improves health.
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Jul 10, 2024
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Jul 10, 2024
category: Martial Arts
Jul 08, 2024
Without Good Health - you cannot look after and manage yourself, your family, your business, or "give" to friends, family, those in need & society
All the money and prestige in the world is worthless without Good Health and Life Balance.
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Jul 08, 2024
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-health-benefits-of-tai-chi
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category: Tai Chi
Jul 08, 2024
category: Acupuncture
Jul 07, 2024
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Jul 05, 2024
Celery (Qin Cai) in TCM:
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Celery, called Qin Cai in Chinese, is known for its ability to clear heat and resolve dampness. It also helps to regulate water circulation and calm the spirit. In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the stomach, urine bladder, kidney, and liver.
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category: Chinese Nutrition
Jul 04, 2024
category: Acupuncture
Jul 03, 2024
Menopause, also known as the ‘change of life’, is the end of a menstruation for women, when a woman’s ovaries stop releasing an egg each month and can no longer conceive children.
Diagnosis of menopause is confirmed when a year has passed since the last menstrual period.
Menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, however every woman is different and it may occur earlier or later than this range. There cam also be a transitional stage, known as pre-menopause, which can start several years before menopause, where women have declining fertility and fluctuating hormone levels. These fluctuating hormone levels are a cause of many of the symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flushes and mood swings, for example.
In Chinese Medicine, menopause is the natural decline in what’s known in Chinese Medicine theory as “Kidney Essence”. This Essence is prenatal energy, stored in the kidney which enables the abilities of fertility, libido, regeneration of the body, and tissue elasticity and strength. Therefore, the fundamental changes that occur during menopause can be attributed to kidney deficiency, especially kidney Yin deficiency.
As Chinese Medicine treats the health and wellness of the whole person, it takes into account the individual's presenting physical and emotional symptoms in making a diagnosis and treatment plan
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine treatment aims to balance energies and promote the smooth free flow circulation of energy, resolving and any energy or blood stagnation in the body. Chinese Herbal Medicine helps in clearing heat and nourishing Yin between treatments. Chinese medicine does not work like hormone therapy, which continues to artificially maintain hormone levels, but instead aims to treat one’s overall health and well-being. This is done through individualized treatments for each woman based on her personal condition and stage of menopause.
All Chinese Medicine treatment aims to restore and maintain the natural harmony in your body and emotions, to promote it's natural healing abilities.
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category: Acupuncture
Jul 03, 2024
Build up your immune system in preparation, with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
A highly transmissible Covid subvariant is “taking off” in Australia and will likely produce a bulge in new cases, disease experts warn.
The FLuQE subvariant is ripping through the US, and University of South Australia biostatistician Adrian Esterman said the mutation would hit Australians in just a few weeks
category: Chinese Medicine
Jul 02, 2024
category: Chinese Herbal Medicine
Jul 02, 2024
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Jun 30, 2024
category: Acupuncture
Jun 30, 2024
Of all the complementary health therapies available in Australia today, acupuncture is one of the most widely used. In fact, 80 percent of general medical practitioners refer patients to acupuncturists.
Since its origins in China 3,000 years ago, acupuncture has been used to treat many health issues. Fine needles are inserted into the skin at specific points to balance the flow of “Qi” or vital life force energy.
Of all the complementary health therapies available in Australia today, acupuncture is one of the most widely used. In fact, 80 percent of general medical practitioners refer patients to acupuncturists.
An acupuncturist is a practitioner who has undergone studies in the practice to achieve their professional status. While some undertake a short course, others study for a degree in Chinese Medicine to gain the skills and knowledge needed to practise this ancient art.
Because acupuncture is holistic, taking into account a patient’s overall health, your practitioner will get a picture of your general wellbeing and recommend a treatment course based on this. They may use other complementary therapies alongside acupuncture to achieve the best results.
The theory is that your practitioner can tap into your energy system through 350 points in your body by inserting fine needles to different depths. This helps restore the energy flow to its proper state, stimulating healing and preventing further issues.
Some scientists say that acupuncture points are sites where the body’s tissue, nerves, and muscles can be manipulated. This improves blood flow, which in turn helps your body function to its best ability, and also helps release neurotransmitters. These include dopamine and serotonin, which affect your mental wellbeing, and other neurotransmitters that blocks pain.
Because needles are used, you may be wondering does acupuncture hurt? Don’t worry. The needles are very fine, so you will be unlikely to feel pain but may experience mild stinging or aching.
Acupuncture is used for many problems, including pain, musculoskeletal disorders, issues associated with aging or nutrition and obesity – in fact a whole range of diverse areas!
And acupuncture for fertility is an area that is also gaining ground. It is believed to stimulate blood flow to reproductive organs, as well as relieving stress and balancing hormones.
The benefits of acupuncture are many. Practitioners say that because it kick-starts the body into healing itself, it is an entirely natural process. It is also considered low-risk as long as the correct procedures are followed and have few side-effects. Other treatments can be used alongside acupuncture and can help patients who don’t like to or can’t take painkillers.
category: Acupuncture
Jun 19, 2024
Qi Gong (Chi Kung) Deep Breathing Health Nourishing Exercises can be done standing, seated or lying down. More importantly when you are in ill health where you cannot sit up for long ...
Lying Qi Gong, may progress your health and strength to where you CAN sit up for periods, then Sitting Qi Gong over time may allow you to improve you health to point where you can do Standing (still) Qi Gong, that in turn may lead to improved health and leg strength & balance to where you can perform moving (walking) Qi Gong.
Seated Qi Gong is also an option for those in Wheelchair or limited mobility, and so on.
category: Qi Gong
Jun 12, 2024
Traditional Chinese Medicine, including Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, specialises in Mind-Body Healing System can be very beneficial to emotional health and disorders. TCM understands the deep connection between Mental Health and Physical Health ... where the emotions can cause physical illness and vice versa, physical dysfunction & illness can effect the emotional health of a person.
Summer Hill Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Chinese Medicine Clinic & Martial Arts School
(Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine)
Summer Hill Tai Chi (Taiji Quan) & Qi Gong
Summer Hill Filipino Martial Arts & Self Defence
(Summer Hill 2130. Sydney, NSW. Australia)
Teaching:
- Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) - Escrima, Arnis, Kali
- Martial Arts
- Taiji Quan (Tai Chi) & Qi Gong (Chi Kung)
- Self Defence & Personal Protection
- Women's Self-Defence
- Sanda Kickboxing / Muay Thai
- Defensive Tactics, Control & Restraint for Security Staff & related Professions.
- 武术馆 - 学习武术、自卫 (防身术)、女子防身(防身术)、太极拳、气功
- 武道道場 - 武道、護身術、女性の護身術、太極拳、気功 を学ぶ
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category: Chinese Medicine
May 24, 2024
Qi Gong is always supposed to feel good, right? After all, isn’t that the whole point of the practice?
While it's true, Qi Gong is intended to help us feel more centered, alive, and healthy, it may sometimes surprising when the practice leads to unpleasant feelings such as nausea or fatigue. However in most cases, if studying and practicing Qi Gong under a genuine Teacher, this is often a case of the body purging toxins from the body, sometimes known as a 'healing crisis', and also common in other healing modalities, such as Massage Therapy, where one may not feel so great the next day after (as the body purges toxins), but then feels great the following day after that
Generally, for people already in general good health, the body can purge toxins without much obvious effect and one may not even notice, apart from feeling good
The purging process involves the releasing of old stagnant energy & blood, as well as toxins from the body. This can also involve the letting go of negative emotions, dysfunctional thought patterns, and even physical ailments. Since Qi Gong is the practice of releasing such stagnant energy & toxins, while cultivating health and vitality, the process of purging plays an important role in the process.
Letting go of sadness or resentment opens up opportunities for joy and happiness, releasing of stressful thoughts allows focusing of the mind on the present moment. Physically, letting go of tension and tightness in the body leads to greater relaxation and release of physical stress.
While purging is a occasionally a necessary part of growth, it isn’t always so enjoyable. As toxins leave the body, you may feel nauseous, have low energy or might even feel like are sick with a cold. Such symptoms are the body’s natural detoxification process taking place.If not sure, check with the Teacher, and such symptoms should not over resolve after and day or two, and importantly following this you should feel good. If systems persist the cause should be investigated.
For some practitioners, when purging negative energy from the body it can lead to fatigue, nausea, soreness, or a mild headache, some can even feel a bit "hungover" after Qi Gong practice.
Sometimes these sensations can occur both while practicing Qi Gong, as well as after. Sometimes, they don’t show up until the next day.
If you experience such sensations while you practice, just take note of the sensations in your mind and continue practicing if it doesn’t feel too strenuous. If the unpleasant experience feels especially strong or unpleasant, take a break until you’ve regained enough energy to keep practicing, of conclude the practice. Seek advice from the Teacher.
Sometimes unpleasant sensations are more common when trying new exercises for the first time, or when you’re practices that are longer than your usual practice time. Typically, unpleasant experiences go away as you purge the toxic energy from your body and become more experienced with the exercises you’re learning.
It’s important to note that there is a distinction between unpleasant sensations and pain. If an exercise leads to sharp pain , or some severe reaction, it’s important to listen to your body and stop doing the exercise, and seek advice.
You can also do several things to limit the effects such as the below:
Drink More Water
It’s always important to drink plenty of water, but this is especially true after practicing Qi Gong. Staying hydrated will better help the body to more easily purge toxins out.
Rest and Sleep
Purging often leads to fatigue. If you feel tired after practicing Qi Gong, be sure to take it easy and get plenty of rest. You may even want to consider taking a nap.Quality rest and sleep can work wonders when it comes to recharging the mind and body, and during sleep is when the body heals.
Eat Healthy Food
Consuming healthy food is a great way to replace old energy with nourishing Qi. Like water and sleep, it’s always important to eat well. However, this is especially true when you’re replenishing your body after a healthy ‘detox.’
Drink Pu'er (Pu Erh) Tea
Traditionally Pu'er, sometimes written as Pu Erh, Tea (普洱茶) is drunk to boost the Qi and help purging old energy and toxins from your body.
Recieve a Treatment
Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture or Massage can all be used to assist and speed up the purging process.
If there are no other factors, it may just be the healing process of your body, However, if unsure of the reason for feeling unwell, always consult your Teacher
category: Qi Gong
May 24, 2024
The Effects of Qigong for Hypertension: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2021/5622631
Hypertension has been a global public health problem. Qigong as a complementary and alternative therapy is often used to reduce blood pressure. The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate the effects of Qigong on blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
Study Conclusion
Qi Gong can effectively reduce blood pressure levels, and 90–120 minutes every week for more than one year or 180–240 minutes every week for more than half a year has a better effect in hypertension patients. Moreover, according to the subgroup analysis of the total Qi Gong exercise amount, there may be a dose-response relationship between Qi Gong exercise amount and blood pressure level in hypertension patients. However more high-quality studies are needed in this area of research.
category: Qi Gong
Apr 20, 2024
category: Acupuncture
Apr 19, 2024
category: Chinese Medicine
Mar 27, 2024
Tai Chi & Qi Gong, along with other Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities such as Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine can be complementary Therapies in the Treatment and Recovery of Cancer. It can also help manage symptoms from treatments Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy, for example.
category: Chinese Herbal Medicine
Mar 26, 2024
category: Acupuncture
Mar 26, 2024
Acupuncture needles are incredibly thin and flexible (about the same thickness as a piece of hair), with insertion generally being painless, with the odd one occassionaly that feels like a mosquito bite and lasts about the same amount of time. The common reaction by new patients to acupuncture is, "is that it?", as the pain level is very low to zero.
Once inserted you may feel pleasant sensations such as a slight dull ache, tingling, warmth, slight itchness or heaviness sensation, for example, which are all normal and called a "De Qi" (得氣) reaction, meaning the Qi (氣 Life Energy)is arriving or moving through the area.
Hypodermic needles, those that GPs & Nurses use, such as those used in blood tests, are hollow, which is partly why they cause pain. Acupuncture needles are much thinner, a fraction of the diameter of hypodermic needles, about 3-4 times finer, and not hollow but solid.
Acupuncture needles are so thin, that around 40-50 Acupuncture needles can fit inside the tip of a typical hypodermic needle used for blood tests.
A Practitioner explains and demonstrates how Acupuncture needles don't hurt:
Some people may feel a slight sensation or pressure during needle insertion, but this is usually brief and not painful, however Acupuncture is generally a relaxing and comfortable experience.
category: Acupuncture
Mar 15, 2024
An iteresring article on how acupuncture has benefited David Beckham through his football career.
category: Acupuncture
Mar 14, 2024
Tensegrity in Tai Chi was brought up by a Student in this mornings Lessons:
Regarding Tensegrity in Tai Chi, that is spot on ... tensegrity is a vital aspect of the internal "engine" of Tai Chi (Taiji Quan) both for health and fighting, it should be noted that Taiji Quan is based on observations of the Snake and White Crane.
As your studies in Tai Chi advance you'll learn and use a lot about internal aspects such as tensegrity, compression, expansion and so on.
Initial one is focused on the external coordinations and bio mechanics, even just where the left foot goes and right hand goes, body awareness, spacial awareness, opening and stretching your body.
For now you can just be aware of this kind of tensile strength quality.
Both these animals have a great deal of tensegrity and tensile strength in their movements.
Aspects of spiraling, wrapping, coiling and so on are qualities from the snake.
If you have never held a snake, they are quite different than you may think ... only when they are dead at "soft" and super floppy .....
Again that kind of supper soggy celery type of floppy Tai Chi one sometimes sees is wrong (too yin) according to the principles and concepts of the art ... including Yin-Yang Balanced
That is not the physical quality of a living, vibrant, powerful snake, only one that is dead, lifeless and the Qi and Spirit has left its body.
If you ever get a chance to hold a snake safely, at say a wildlife park or something it would be useful.
I also talk about a bull whip or cattle whip ... if you ever feel one , or even see it on TV etc ... they are soft soft and floppy, the bend and have some flexibility, but not floppy, neither are they rigid
Remember Yin-Yang .... hard and soft, rigid and flexible etc
Steele wrapped in Cotton wool
Tensegrity is vital in Tai Chi, but also in every day Life as well.
Be flexible, but don't be a pushover.
Dao De Jing, chapter 76:
"When alive, man is pliable and soft; at death, he becomes rigid and hard.
When alive, grasses and trees are flexible and tender; at death, they become withered and petrified or rotten.
Therefore, rigidity leads to death, flexibility results in survival.
It is because of this, the inflexible army would be defeated, like stiff trees would be broken by wind.
The big and rigid would be overtaken by the nimble and flexible.
The strong and mighty topple from their place; The soft and yielding rise above them all."
The Crane is Yang and the Snake is Yin
category: Tai Chi
Mar 08, 2024
Anatomical Evidence of Acupuncture Meridians in the Human Extracellular Matrix: Results from a Macroscopic and Microscopic Interdisciplinary Multicentre Study on Human Corpses
NOTE: The below link contains medical images of a cadaver
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6448339/
Abstract:
For more than 2500 years, acupuncture has been applied to support the healing of different diseases and physiologic malfunctions. Although various theories of the meridian system and mechanisms were formulated to explain the functional basis of acupuncture, the anatomical basis for the concept of meridians has not been resolved. The aim of the present study was to search for replicable anatomical structures that could relate to meridians.
We suggest that not only fascia, especially the fascia corporis externa, but also deeper parts form the anatomical substrate of acupuncture meridians. In addition, parts of muscles, tendons, and ligaments follow the meridian course. Our observations build an anatomical basis for examining TCM principles and therapies, and it supports a holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment of diverse diseases.
category: Acupuncture
Mar 07, 2024
Why osteoarthritis of the knee is called "a wound that does not heal" and why Tai Chi is an effective treatment
Conclusion: Knee OA is a wound that does not heal primarily because repetitive adverse forces on the knee cause synovial macrophages and then local chondrocytes, osteocytes and fibroblasts to dysregulate and stop the normal healing and repair process. Tai Chi mitigates adverse forces on the knee and stabilizes the joint, creating the conditions whereby the normal healing and repair process can resume. Further research is needed.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38089871/
category: Tai Chi
