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- Exercise Tips for Health Based on Science - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2014 from Martin EisenFrequently, the information presented to the public by gyms, personal trainers, Yoga instructors, Tai Chi teachers is not based on scientific facts, but is propaganda to make money. Simple activities, requiring little training can keep you healthy. 1. A new study from Loma Linda University ...
Views: 1274 - Can Exercise be Dangerous, Healthy or Help Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Martin EisenExcellent physical condition is not equivalent to good health. Arnold Schwarzenegger needed to have a heart valve replaced. Jean-Claude Van Damme, a famous martial arts actor, suffers from a hearing loss. Chronic training for and competing in extreme endurance events such as marathons, ...
Views: 1532 - Are You Really Studying Tai Chi and is it Effective for Stress? Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Martin Eisen4. Tai Chi for Stress-related Symptoms Control of Hypertension In Wang et al.’s recent review (4) of Tai Chi, four studies (two with randomized control) were discussed in terms of its effects on hypertension, and all of them reported that it significantly decreased blood pressure among ...
Views: 2023 - Safe, Sane Exercise for Seniors and Non-atheletes - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2012 from Martin EisenAccording to traditional Chinese Medicine vigorous exercise may not be healthy. Recent research has indicated atherosclerosis prevalence and cardiovascular risk factors in marathon runners. Participating in strenuous exercise and good physical condition does not guarantee good health. Jean ...
Views: 1362 - Does Tai Chi Fight Diseases And Is It Because of Chi (Qi)? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Martin EisenSome people don’t attend school, some only finish grade school; other students finish high school and attend university or obtain a graduate degree. You can find successful and happy people who have stopped learning at different levels. Few people, even after obtaining an advanced degree, must ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - Should You Learn Yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Martin EisenYoga and Tai Chi have become popular worldwide. They appear in commercials and are taught in many fitness and community centers. Seniors and the sedentary are persuaded that Yoga and Tai Chi are ideal for their health. In addition, Tai Chi is described as being very easy to learn and ...
Views: 6707 - Tai Chi or Qigong: Which Should You Study? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Martin EisenTai 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: 2666 - What is Yoga? Yoga Therapy? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Martin EisenMost people have erroneous ideas about classical Yoga. Yoga was a spiritual discipline. There were moral precepts and prohibitions that disciples had to follow. In addition, there could be dietary restrictions. Yoga had other paths to enlightenment besides asanas, breathing and meditation, ...
Views: 2511(1 vote) - Senobi Breathing Method for Weight Loss and Asthma - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Martin EisenThe star of the TV show “The Doctor OZ Show”, Dr. Mehmet Oz stated, “If you want to be healthy and live to 100, do Qigong.” What is Qigong? The answer can be found in (1). Qigong has been shown to be effective in more than 200 diseases, including cancer. Many forms of require long periods of ...
Views: 7034 - Concept of Qi. Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Martin EisenIn Part 1 of this series, the universal concept of Qi was introduced. Then, the various types of bodily Qi, used in traditional Chinese medicine to explain health and disease, were defined. Here the functions of Qi and its relation with the Chinese Organs and various substances in the body will ...
Views: 3389(2 votes) - The Concept of Qi. Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Martin Eisen1. Qi Before any scientific investigation of Qi, the concept of Qi and its properties in Chinese philosophy must be known, in order to judge how closely any modern scientific interpretation fits. Qi is a fundamental concept or terminology in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with ...
Views: 5645(1 vote) - Are There Dangerous Qigong Teachers? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Martin EisenUnscrupulous Qigong teachers can be dangerous to your wealth, health, intellect and spirit. Two examples of people donating large sums of money to organizations will be given. There are many other examples. The danger of these con men is their charm. They pretend to be your best friend, care ...
Views: 2631(2 votes) - Are You Really Studying Tai Chi and is it Effective for Stress? Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Martin Eisen1. What is Classical Tai Chi? Only the Yang style will be discussed. However, similar types of training were used in other classical styles (Chen, Wu and Sun), since these were also internal forms of Kung Fu for health and self defense. These styles have also been altered and ...
Views: 3167(1 vote) - Qigong for Longevity - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Martin EisenQigong (Chi Kung) is a Chinese medical therapy thousands of years old. It consists of mental as well as physical maneuvering which simultaneously adjust body posture, breathing, and the mind. Qigong for health is not strenuous and can even be performed by handicapped people. It can be done ...
Views: 2976(3 votes) - Treating Epilepsy by Forced Oscillations - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Martin EisenConventional treatment of epilepsy has the drawbacks of side effects of the drugs. Moreover, some people’s seizures cannot be controlled adequately by drugs. A nonstandard treatment of epilepsy was devised based on the following observation. The sensimotor oscillations in resting cats were ...
Views: 1356 - Are Auras real and Detectable? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Martin EisenSince antiquity, spiritual adepts have claimed an aura, or a field of subtle, luminous radiation surrounds a person or object (like the halo of religious art) that some mystics are capable of observing. In Qigong theory, three external Wei Qi fields supposedly surround the body. The first ...
Views: 4626(4 votes) - Are You an Expert? Illustrations from Martial Arts, Art and Medicine - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Martin EisenThe mastery of any discipline can be broken into three stages. This will be illustrated from Chinese Medicine, Art and Martial Arts. Although seemingly unconnected, analogies between these subjects can be understood by meams of Yin-Yang theory. One aim of martial arts, art and medicine is to ...
Views: 1709 - Bruce Lee and the Master Mark Connection - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Martin EisenME: How did you meet Bruce Lee? GFM: Bruce was in New York visiting his father, who was an actor in The Chinese theater. A mutual aquaintance of his father and me brought him to my Kwoon. ME: When did this meeting occur and how old was Bruce? GFM: It was in the 1950's. Bruce seemed to be ...
Views: 5226 - Stress: Current Theory, Surprising Signs and Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Martin Eisen1. Introduction to Stress Forces or stressors from the outside world affect the individual. Stress is a psychological and physiological response to stressors. Stress can have a positive, negative or neutral effect. Species that adapted best to stressors have survived and evolved in the ...
Views: 3099 - Using Qigong Breathing Exercises to Relieve Hypertension, an Enlarged Prostate and Arrhythmias - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Martin EisenUsing Qigong Breathing Exercises to Relieve Hypertension, an Enlarged Prostate and Arrhythmias High blood pressure is frequently difficult to treat in a short time by acupuncture or herbs. Patients become discouraged and turn to western medicine. Some forms of Qigong can help lower blood ...
Views: 10643(3 votes) - What is Qigong? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Martin EisenIs strenuous exercise necessary for health? No. Good physical condition is required for competing athletes and does not insure good health. A trained athlete can have cancer and die from a heart attack. Arnold Schwarzenegger needs to have a heart valve replaced. Strenuous exercise produces ...
Views: 2012(1 vote) - What is Classical Kung Fu - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Martin EisenWhat is Classical Kung Fu? This article is addressed to beginning students and to those interested in enlarging their knowledge of Kung Fu. The series of questions hopefully will stimulate students to carefully investigate the schools they intend to join, define classical Kung Fu and help ...
Views: 5428(1 vote) - What is Chinese Medicine? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Martin EisenWhat is Chinese Medicine? What are the Characteristics of TCM? TCM, unlike western medicine, is holistic. The body is inseparable from the rest of nature. It automatically regulates its internal function to adopt to the regular changes that recur in the environment. Every part of the body, ...
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