Shuǐ 水 We are microcosms of the natural world, unfolding our human destiny on a beautiful blue planet where a mosaic of water nourishes and patterns life. Attuned to nature’s rhythms and vibrations, in essence, we are one and the same. Though this world seems stable and solid, nothing here is permanent; but like water, snow, and ice, life is always […]
Winter Solstice QI Node · Dōng Zhì 冬至
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Winter Solstice · Dong Zhi · 冬至 · Qi Node begins on December 21st This is the point in the year where the extreme of Yin energy is upon us and hence, in the Universal balancing of Yin-Yang, Yang begins its return. In so, we enjoy the increasing presence of light. Warmth, rest and reflection […]
AGING AND THE ELDERLY PATIENT ☯
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In aging, one must be so careful with everything lest it affect a host of health-related backlash. In treatment of our aging and elderly patients, emphasis of treatment pertains significantly to declining Kidney essence. However, the most serious diseases of aging are also caused by phlegm, blood stasis and internal wind. The pulse of the […]
LONGEVITY PRACTICES FROM A 102 YEAR OLD ☯
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飯勿吃太飽，覺要睡得好，運動每天做，營養不可少， 盡量找快樂，切莫尋煩惱，赤子心常在，百年也不老， 不作虧心事，人格比天高，為人不貪墨，子孫也逍遙。 Sleep well, Exercise daily, Do not over-eat, but never be in want of adequate nutrition. Always try to be happy; keep yourself free from worries and troubles, and always retain a good conscience. Then, you may live in good health and youthfulness even when you have reached the […]