The Third Treasure Shen

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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 Read More

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 Read More

Qigong and Chinese medicine

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Acupuncture for Low Back Pain

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 Read More

Traditional Chinese medicine for Insomnia

Nothing is worse than not sleeping well. That is what I hear every day from people who suffer from insomnia. When we can’t sleep well, nothing is right. We are tired, moody, irritable, our muscles are stiff, our head hurts, we can hardly think or function. Furthermore, lack of adequate sleep Read More

Traditional Chinese medicine and Hypertension(High Blood Pressure)

Systemic arterial hypertension is defined as elevated arterial blood pressure, with systolic pressure over 160 mmHG and /or diastolic pressure over 95mmHG. Blood pressure that is consistently 140 mmHG systolic and/or 90mmHg diastolic or higher is considered border line Read More

Traditional Chinese medicine for Vaginal Yeast Infections

Vaginal yeast infections are one of the commonest health problems around. The list of common triggers for vaginal yeast infections: stress, pregnancy, diabetes, antibiotics, steroids, birth control pills, pH imbalance, and obesity. The immune system is probably the most important factor in Read More