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Chinese Medicine,
The Healing Art of Qi Gong
Chinese medicine dates back to the late Shang Dynasty, 1000 years
before the birth of Christ. Beginning even in those ancient
times, Chinese medicine has focused not on treating individual
symptoms, but rather on understanding the collection of symptoms
and the context in which they occur. This holistic approach
is based on the recognition for the need for harmony and balance.
Treating only the symptom, as is common in Western medicine,
ignores the underlying imbalance which produced the illness.
The core secret of Chinese healing is Qi (pronounced Chee), the natural energy found in each of our bodies. Qi flows along well defined lines called meridians. Disruptions in the flow of Qi is the source of many ills. Restoring the smooth flow of Qi is essential to restoring health. Blockages in Qi disrupt the body’s natural balance making, reduce our ability to combat stress, increase tension and make us more likely to fall sick. By releasing blockages and stimulating the flow of Qi, the body is brought into harmony and balance. This balance will reduce stress, relieve tension and improve our health.
As people everywhere become more aware of Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine a less well-known, but no less important
Oriental healing art is emerging: QiGong
(Chi Kung). The word itself means "Cultivating Vitality."
This broad category of breath and movement exercises also
refers to a form of direct healing work with others. Along
with acupuncture and herbal medicine, it is one of the fundamental
traditional practices you can use to achieve and maintain
health and quality of life.
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