Buddha quotes abound on the internet but this one is a little long. This one captured my imagination long ago. It gives a glimpse that personal evolution is within reach. “Once he has banished malevolence and hatred from his mind, he lives without ill will and is also full of compassion, desiring the welfare of all living […]
Philosophy
Keep Moving!
Exercise science has determined that if we can move 150 minutes a week, or about 25 minutes a day, we will live longer and healthier lives. 150 minutes the sweet spot for the general population, and regular exercise is a big stress reducer, too. Why is moving so important? It’s in our DNA. Simply put, […]
The Po: The Spirit of the Lungs
Eastern medicine is rooted in an ancient Chinese culture. In this lineage there are five spirits, one connected with each major organ: the heart, liver, spleen, kidney and lungs. The Po is the spirit of the lungs. What follows is a brief summary of the po, the spirit of the lungs. The Po The Lungs […]
Taoist Breathing Method
The air we breath contributes to our general well-being, but we don’t often think about that in the context of nutrition. Yes, nutrition! Air is a form of nutrient in both biomedicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The exchange of gases occurs in the lungs, where oxygen (O2) is inhaled and carbon dioxide (CO2) […]
The Limbic System-Acupuncture Connection
Acupuncture modulates the limbic system, which is the academic way to say acupuncture is a tool to use for managing stress. Previously we posted an article on the Limbic System, to give you context about what the limbic system does and how acupuncture impacts it indirectly. Subsequently we found a study supporting this, entitled Effects of Electroacupuncture versus Manual Acupuncture […]