Qi Dao --- Nov/Dec 2007

topic posted Sat, December 22, 2007 - 10:16 AM by  Fire_Dragon4u
Qi Dao --- Nov/Dec 2007

Qi = vital energy, link of Yin-Yang; Dao = law behind everything.
Qi Dao, the E-newsletter of World Institute for Self Healing, Inc. (WISH) promotes philosophy and methods of human self-healing and mind power, and shares knowledge and experiences with those who are interested in human self-healing and mind power and their applications in health and healing.

Read entire Qi Dao at: www.wishus.org/newsletter/Qidao_1207.pdf

Research Updates
This issue contains Research Updates on Tai Chi and type 2 diabetes; Tai Chi and Qigong and symptomatic heart failure; Stress management with Tai Chi; breathing exercises and functional dyspepsia, exercise for children with arthritis, Tai Chi for Osteoarthritis, and Qigong and anxiety disorders.

Pursuit of Happiness
Dr. Chen explores the wonderful state of mind called happiness. He notices the recent research of meditation and happiness, and explores different paths of improving our happiness through meditation including a glimpse at research on happiness and meditation.

Method of Meditation
Have you heard about chakras, the seven points on the body, that when in good shape, keep us well and happy. Dr. Martin Brofman shares information about chakras, the meaning of each color and how we can use these ideas in mediation.

Illuminating the Dao
Michelle Wood shares her knowledge of the Dao and how to make it through the holidays with an eye to healing oneself through both the family and the community.

Topics in Research
Dr. Marty Eisen starts a new column on Topics in Research, with the first look at stress management using both Qigong and Tai Chi. The first part of his article includes a description of the scientific background of this topic.

A Comedy Moment
To brighten our spirits it always helps to laugh. This time Laura Benzel shares her funny stories and jokes with us.

Food as Medicine
Ellasara King gives us wonderful recipes to take the chill off the winter world, some of them including foods we may not know but could try. She also includes a list of tips to keep you warm.

Call for Support
To do research in the area of Qigong and self-healing, Dr. Chen is seeking for your support. In order to get support from places like the National Institutes of Health, he needs to first prove the fundamentals of his hypothesis. If you can help support this effort, please read the article and it will tell you what to do.

Happy Holidays!

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