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Qigong - Balancing the Body's Energy
By: VitalityLink Finder    Sunday, Feb 05, 2012
Qigong Learning to include the ancient art of Qiogong can help improve your health by balancing the body's energy (Qi). It can also help you to attain a deeper level of relaxation and keep your body supple and flexible. Qigong is the mastery of the mind, body and breath. Focusing the mind and breathing while the body is held in a static posture or following a specific movement allows the body to replenish and build up the internal qi by drawing energy (external qi) into the body from Heaven and/or Earth. This internal/external energy exchange creates balance which brings with it a deeper ...Read More
Qi Gong - Chi Kung, Tai Chi
Wudang Shen Quan Qigong
By: VitalityLink Finder    Sunday, Feb 05, 2012
Conditions: lung condition
Wudang Shen Quan Qigong (or Magical Fist Qigong) Wudang Shen Quan Qigong is a bright pearl amongst the Taoist schools of qigong. It contains spiritual, martial, medical and philosophical aspects, which can be focused upon by all who practice the art. It was created by the famous Taoist immortal who lived in seclusion on Wudang mountain called "Zhang San- Fong" (also known as Chang San-Feng, the legendary founder of Taijiquan) during the Ming dynasty (14th century AD) He combined two systems of qigong. The first was the Confucian Fist Exercises or The Scholars Exercises, these were developed ...Read More
Qi Gong - Chi Kung, Tai Chi
Advanced Tai Chi - Taiji Broad Sword Form
By: VitalityLink Finder    Sunday, Feb 05, 2012
Taiji Broad Sword Form Once you have completed the Taijiquan Open Hand Form the next step is to learn the weapons forms. These help to develop your spatial awareness and move your mental focus beyond your physical body and into the weapon. In doing this you become "one" with the weapon and it becomes an extended part of your being. This may sound esoteric, however what I really mean is that you must be aware of where the blade of the weapon is at all times. Taiji Broadsword (Dao) The Broad Sword is know as the "Hundred Day Weapon". This was the amount of time it took to train a person to ...Read More
Tai Chi
Advanced Tai Chi - Taiji Straight Sword Form
By: VitalityLink Finder    Sunday, Feb 05, 2012
Taiji Straight Sword Form Once you have completed the Taijiquan Open Hand Form the next step is to learn the weapons forms. These help to develop your spacial awareness and move your mental focus beyond your physical body and into the weapon. In doing this you become "one" with the weapon and it becomes an extended part of your being. This may sound esoteric, however what I really mean is that you must be aware of where the blade of the weapon is at all times. Taiji Straight Sword (Jian ) The straight sword is know as the "weapon of a thousand days ". This was the amount of time required to ...Read More
Tai Chi
Advanced Tai Chi Open Hand Form
By: VitalityLink Finder    Sunday, Feb 05, 2012
Advanced Tai Chi Open Hand Form When Tai Chi Chuan is taught traditionally every aspect is included from the very first lesson, however most students are not aware of this. When you choose to move on from the beginners level it will be the time for you to explore the deeper meaning of the open hand form. This will involve direct or personal instruction from a qualified teacher who has achieved an understanding of the advanced techniques. It is my belief that the only way you can learn Taijiquan correctly is in a class or one on one with a suitable teacher. The reason I believe this to be true  ...Read More
Tai Chi
Taijiquan (or Tai Chi Chuan)
By: VitalityLink Finder    Sunday, Feb 05, 2012
T'ai Chi Ch'uan Taijiquan (or Tai Chi Chuan) is a graceful slow-moving ancient Chinese exercise practiced by tens of thousands of people of all ages. It is fast becoming one of the most popular forms of exercise throughout the entire world. Anyone can practice this beautiful art, there are no mental or physical barriers to learning the flowing movements of Taijiquan. The slow movements of Taijiquan will help you to release built up tension, therefore helping to reduce the effects of stress on your body. Research has shown that to consistently practice Taijiquan for as little as 10 minutes a ...Read More
Tai Chi
Qigong - History and Introduction
By: VitalityLink Finder    Sunday, Feb 05, 2012
Qigong Qigong (pronounced Chee Gong) is a very ancient form of exercise used to promote health and treat disease. The history of qigong can be dated back as far as four thousand years. It is an ancient science combining the knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese philosophy. To the Chinese, qigong is considered a national treasure. It is looked upon as a tool to combat various diseases and as a way to develop a healthier body. Qigong is easy to learn and does not take much time or space to perform. Qigong improves health as well as recovery from illness such as high blood ...Read More
Qi Gong - Chi Kung, Tai Chi
Pharmacological properties and uses of pollen, propolis, and royal jelly
By: VitalityLink Finder    Sunday, Feb 05, 2012
Conditions: Multiple sclerosis, cancer, AIDS, stimulate immune system
Pharmacological properties and uses of pollen, propolis, and royal jelly Since ancient times the bee products have been used to prevent, heal, or recover our body, mind or soul before, during, or after diseases. Each drug used in medicine has certain pharmacological properties which depends entirely on its composition. In other words, the "Composition" gives the "Properties" and the "Properties" show the best "Indications" or "Uses". The bee products are made from an incredibly large variety of substances and as a result their composition and properties are very numerous. The bee pollen ...Read More
Apitherapy
Bee Venom Therapy Counter Indications
By: VitalityLink Finder    Sunday, Feb 05, 2012
Bee Venom Therapy Counter Indications Apitherapy should be done bya trained professional. A good treatment must be adapted to each individual after a precise physical, functional and psychological diagnostic. Apitherapy is not a "panacea" and should be applied in harmony with other natural healing methods like Phytotherapy, Aromotherapy, Acupuncture, Organic diet, Ayurveda etc. There are some situations that dimished the efficacy of apitherapy and we want to avoid those situations: BEE VENOM ALLERGY CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES; Vascular Stenosis, High Blood Pressure (advanced stages), Congenital ...Read More
Apitherapy
Apitherapy and Sclerolysis
By: VitalityLink Finder    Sunday, Feb 05, 2012
Conditions: healing scar tissue, blocks to healing within the body
Sclerolysis By Leo Roy, M. D., Toronto, Ontario, Canada Sclerolysis, or the dissolving of scar tissue, is a variation of bee venom therapy in which the venom is not the sole agent, but is used in conjunction with other therapy to greatly enhance the effectiveness of this therapy. Bee venom is the greatest source of hyaluronidase, which attacks fibrous tissue in all parts of the body, including scars. Scars themselves sound like simple enough things, perhaps not worth talking about, but on a visit to Germany in 1960 I discovered that there are two hospitals, one in Bonn and one in Stuttgart, ...Read More
Apitherapy