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The
Editor's Corner -- October 1, 2002 |
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A warm welcome
to each of our past, and new subscribers!
Meditation is an
art of internal and external exploration that has been practiced for
thousands of years, and across countless cultures. It's ability to calm,
cleanse, and centre one's thoughts has transcended time, and offers
those who focus on its practice an opportunity of discovery unlike any
other.
This month's article,
Meditation for Beginners, outlines one man's decision to make meditation
a part of his daily life, as well as an explanation of some of his favorite
techniques, and his views on the ultimate value of the practice. Take
a moment to explore his musings, and please, let us know your thoughts
on the article.
If you're a new
subscriber, you may have missed previous, equally interesting, and informative
editions of The TCM Journal. As such, we have assembled an archives
area to allow review of past issues and articles, which is located here.
Check below for
the usual links to 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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| Meditation
for Beginners |
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Glen P. Kewser |
I am a scientist.
A physicist, to be precise. I have had an abiding respect for the scientific
technique and for the elements of logic, precision, and rigor that it
entails. At
the same time, I have nurtured an interest in matters spiritual, in
the quest to understand the realm of consciousness that transcends the
domain of physical science. Thus, it might seem that I am caught on
the horns of a dilemma, unable to resolve the differences between two
seemingly disparate areas of human endeavor, namely science and spirituality.
There is a way
out, though. The resolution can be found in the Bhagavad Gita, which
I consider one of the finest scientific texts ever written...
read
the entire article>>>
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Chinese
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Pinyin:
Chuan Xiong
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Considered to regulate
& invigorate the blood, dispel wind and relieve pain. Pungent, and
warm in properties. Enters through the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pericardium
channels.
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Rhizoma Ligustici
chuanxiong is officially listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia as the
dried rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong.
The drug is collected
in summer when the node of the stem becomes obviously swollen and purplish,
is removed from the soil, baked gently to dryness after sundried, and
removed from the rootlet.
It is most commonly
used as an analgesic in the treatment of cold, headache and rheumatic
pain.
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In studies dating
back as far as 1958, Radix Ligustici chuanxiong has proven effective
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Radix Ligustici
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see their reflection in running water...
It is only
in still water that we can see."
Taoist Proverb
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