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By Dr. Manfred Porkert Scientific discoveries and inventions should eventually benefit all mankind. However, even in our age, historical conditions may for a long time inhibit or delay the diffusion of even the most mature and incontrovertible findings of an exact science. Chinese medicine or, to use the more precise term, “traditional Chinese medicine”, is […]
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Cloth lines the bottoms of these boxes but trays are also commonly made of grated metal, both providing the benefits of moxibustion to spread throughout and penetrate an area of the body. Photos Courtesy of Zhang-Zhong-Jizaaang
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In the world as seen through human eyes, all phenomena have multiple affinities, adding to the complexity and often the element of common error in human interpretations. Cosmological patterns recognized by the ancient Chinese, allow us a way to view the world, not least of which, diagnostics and treatments in medicine, with remarkable accuracy. […]
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The 5th elemental season in oriental cosmology is known as “Late Summer” and known as the elemental season of Earth. This is a season of abundance and flourishing life. Balanced Earth energy always provides a solid foundation upon which further endeavors can be based. The golden season of late […]
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PLEASE TAKE THE 30 MINUTES TO LISTEN TO THIS WITHOUT DISTRACTION AND THEN SHARE WITH SOMEONE ELSE. Subtitles and Transcript 0:14 “I felt a Funeral, in my Brain, and Mourners to and fro kept treading — treading — till [it seemed] that Sense was breaking through — And when they all were seated, a Service, […]
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The five sensory orifices, referring to the nose, ears, eyes, lips, and tongue, are each paired with specific visceral organs. In particular, the Heart, regarded as ‘the emperor or sovereign ruler’, gives residence to Shen – a level of ‘Spirit’ which activates all mental activities, as well as perceives the emotional stimulus of all of […]
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It appears that Attention Deficit Disorder, referred to as A.D.D., arises from a neurological defect, with abnormalities in brain tissue and/or biochemical functions. Nutritional deficiencies, exposure to harmful chemicals in-utero such as from smoking, alcohol, prescription and/or illicit drugs, and by further exposure to environmental pollutants – all of which have become wide-spread problems during […]
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Flavonoids, an aspect of the compound category of polyphenols, are present in practically all fruit and vegetable plants, and also in many herbs of the Chinese medicinal pharmacopeia. Flavonoids are starches that are soothing to the gastro-intestinal system, are anti-allergy, and elicit anti-viral activity. Flavonoids display their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects through compatible herbal interactions […]
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For some, the smell of moxa burning elicits reactions of curiosity as well as misconception.
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Understand the nature and relationships of the six stages or levels of disease. Tai Yang, Yang Ming, Shao Yang, Tai Yin, Shao Yin, Jue Yin – Essential to the method of diagnosis developed in the Shang Han Lun. Dr. Phil Garrison, DAOM, interviews Dr. Yaron Seidman, DAOM