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The
Editor's Corner -- May 1, 2002 |
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A hearty welcome
to all long time, and new subscribers!
Having altered
our focus last month to include alternative healing methods outside
the realm of TCM, we are now returning to our core, with an article
entirely centered on this ancient tradition.
This month's article
is entitled 'Chi Kung - Experience Inner Calm'. The writer focuses on
a traditional practice (also know as Qi Gong) that is centered on ensuring
both a healthy physical, and mental state.
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visit The
TCM Room, our recently updated Traditional Chinese Medicine
discussion forum. The room is intended to allow open discussion between
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post your comments, experiences, or questions on the subject.
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previous editions of the Journal? We have recently assembled an archives
area to allow review of past issues and articles, which is now located
here.
Check below for
the usual links to interesting, TCM related news articles that we have
assembled for your perusal, and don't forget to check on the right to
see if your name is mentioned as this month's lucky winner of a $50
shopping certificate!
Explore the Journal,
and discover what the ancient practice of TCM can do for you. As always,
we openly invite your feedback and special requests, and look forward
to developing the journal to meet your requirements.
Your needs continue
to be our sole inspiration.
Sincerely,
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Our
Featured Article |
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| Chi Kung
- Experience Inner Calm |
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The Tai Chi Academy |
When
you are feeling the pressure of life, and your mind and body aren’t
functioning as well as you would like, you’ve tried everything and nothing
works, then it’s time to look at the ancient art of Chi Kung.
The
brain consists of only about 3% of the overall body mass but consumes
36% of our oxygen intake. We all know how exhausted we feel after studying
for hours, working on a difficult project at work, or having a difficult
day emotionally. It takes days to recover our energy.
If we compare the above with physical activities, like gardening or
bush walking, we may feel tired after the event and perhaps suffer from
sore muscles, but our energy levels are usually well replenished the
following day.
The
great sages realized that training the mind is more difficult than training
the body...
read
the entire article>>>
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| Featured
Traditional Formula |
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Clear
the Pain - San Bi Tang |
| Principal
Actions: |
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essential anti-inflammatory, with analgesic, immuno-restorative, circulatory,
and tissue regenerative properties. |
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Clear the
Pain is based upon the traditional formula, San BI Tang,
originally described in 1695 within Zhang Lu's 'Medical Insight'. The
formula is said to not only effectively treat the suffering associated
with the arthritic condition, but is 'whole organism' focused, managing
common digestive issues relative to today's pharmaceutical formulations.
It's principal
herb is Angelicae Pubescens, or Bai Zhi, which is outlined in detail
within the 'herb of the month' section below.
San BI Tang has
been shown to be effective with clients suffering from rheumatic arthritis,
osteo-arthritis, chronic lower back pain, and general joint inflammation.
It is said that ongoing use of San BI Tang can even play a role in reversing
these conditions, negating the need for further treatment.
For additional
information on this formula, click here
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Chinese
Medicinal Herb of the Month |
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Pinyin:
Bai Zhi
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| Latin:
Angelicae Pubescens |
| Component
of: Clear
the Pain |
| Western
Medical View: |
| Anti-rheumatic,
diaphoretic, discutient and analgesic actions. Traditionally used in
the treatment of rheumatism, heaviness of the lower back and knees, and
arthritic conditions with associated limb contracture. Indicated for
rheumatism and numbness in the extremities caused by exposure to dampness.
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Dispels wind and
damp, is said to be pungent, bitter, and warm. Bai Zhi enters the kidney,
and urinary bladder channels.
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Bai Zhi consists
of the dry root of Angelicae Pubscens, which is generally collected
in the late fall, or early spring.
A member of the
Angelicae family, commonly used in Chinese medicinal preparations, Bai
Zhi is said to reduce atherosclerotic plaque formations, thus effecting
treatment for arthritis sufferers.
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Used in a compound
formulae to treat rheumatic syndrome due to "wind, cold, and damp pathogenic
factors", an oil injection prepared from the plant, and used in 112
cases of soft tissue damage, showed a marked effective rate of 76.5%;
pain was markedly reduced, swelling subsided, and functions recovered.
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"No one can
see their reflection in running water...
It is only
in still water that we can see."
Taoist Proverb
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