The Relationship Between Qigong, Pseudo-Qigong, and Cults

The Relationship Between Qigong, Pseudo-Qigong, and Cults

Dr. Zhang Honglin, former director of the Qigong Research Office at the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, stated: “The rampant spread of pseudo-Qigong in society has created the soil or foundation for cults like Falun Gong. Many cults, such as Falun Gong, have developed under the guise of Qigong, stepping onto the platform of … Read more

Can Guo Lin Qigong Really Fight Cancer? Key Points to Note

Can Guo Lin Qigong Really Fight Cancer? Key Points to Note

Qigong is a “unique flower” in the treasure trove of Chinese medicine, a form of medical and health exercise with national characteristics in the heritage of traditional Chinese medicine. When it comes to qigong, many practitioners immediately think of Guo Lin Qigong, leading to doubts about its effectiveness in fighting cancer. Does Guo Lin Qigong … Read more

Exploring the ‘Most’ in Qigong History

Exploring the 'Most' in Qigong History

This article contains 1782 words and takes about 5 minutes to read. Author: Sun Qinian [Editor’s Note] This public account has previously launched a series of articles titled “‘Qi’ Conversations” by Sun Qinian, which popularizes basic knowledge and practices of Qigong, reviews the history of Qigong development, and received positive feedback. Therefore, in the new … Read more

Understanding Qigong: Authentic or Pseudoscience?

Understanding Qigong: Authentic or Pseudoscience?

Click the “Ping An Xin Zheng” above to subscribe! Do you remember those once-famous “Qigong Masters”?In martial arts films, masters can strike from a distance, causing harm without physical contact. Is there really such a martial art?What exactly is Qigong? Is it as miraculous as the legends suggest?Today, let Dr. Zhang Honglin, a researcher at … Read more

Manifestations, Causes, and Prevention of Qi Gong Practice Deviations

Qi Gong, like traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practices such as herbal medicine and acupuncture, is an important component of TCM. The earliest and most authoritative classic work in TCM, the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), written over two thousand years ago, contains extensive content on Qi Gong. This content informs us that Qi Gong … Read more

A Step-by-Step Guide to Cupping Therapy (Flash Cupping, Moving Cupping, Retained Cupping, and Bloodletting)

A Step-by-Step Guide to Cupping Therapy (Flash Cupping, Moving Cupping, Retained Cupping, and Bloodletting)

Cupping therapy is one of the treasures of traditional Chinese medicine, widely used in our country for a long time. The method of cupping is recorded in the “Emergency Formulas for the Aftermath” by the Jin dynasty physician Ge Hong, which mentions the use of hollowed animal horns for external treatment of abscesses. In the … Read more

Simple and Effective Cupping Techniques for Lower Back Pain

Simple and Effective Cupping Techniques for Lower Back Pain

People around the world are interested in Quan Jing Tong Follow me for daily knowledge updates Many people have similar experiences, especially drivers, students, and office workers, who often suffer from lower back pain due to prolonged sitting or poor posture. Lower back pain is particularly common among the elderly. As a prevalent form of … Read more

Important TCM Knowledge: Avoid These 6 Misconceptions About Cupping Therapy!

Important TCM Knowledge: Avoid These 6 Misconceptions About Cupping Therapy!

Cupping therapy is a traditional technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), first recorded in the “Fifty-Two Diseases” (五十二病方). The therapeutic effect of cupping is based on negative pressure and warmth. Many people enjoy cupping therapy and wish to use it for any ailment, which is actually a misconception. Let’s take a look at the six … Read more

The Benefits and Contraindications of Cupping Therapy You Must Know!

The Benefits and Contraindications of Cupping Therapy You Must Know!

I believe many people want to understand this issue, as it is a method of health preservation. For friends who enjoy health maintenance, if they do not know the benefits of cupping therapy, it can be quite concerning. Cupping has been practiced since ancient times and continues to be valued today. What was cupping called … Read more

42 Common Chinese Herbs and Their Effects: A Valuable Collection

42 Common Chinese Herbs and Their Effects: A Valuable Collection

China is the birthplace of Chinese herbs. The ancient sages’ in-depth exploration, research, and summarization of Chinese herbs and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have led to the widespread recognition and application of these herbs. Among the 42 types of herbs that grow in rural areas, we often walk past them without realizing their miraculous effects. … Read more