The relationship between Taoism and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is very close, and the influence of Taoist internal alchemy on the study of pulse diagnosis in TCM is particularly worthy of research. Internal alchemy practices use the human body as a furnace, and the meridian system within the body is the pathway for the circulation … Read more
Cupping therapy utilizes the principle of thermal expansion and contraction, where the air inside the cup is heated and expelled, creating a negative pressure that adheres the cup to the skin. After a period of suction, the skin under the cup will exhibit local bruising, thereby promoting qi circulation, invigorating blood flow, reducing swelling, and … Read more
Strengthen the Body, Learn the Eight Pieces of Brocade Together “Eight Pieces of Brocade” (Ba Duan Jin) is a set of health-preserving exercises highly valued by both Buddhism and Daoism in ancient China, originating from the Northern Song Dynasty, with a long history. Its movements are simple and easy to perform, with significant effects. The … Read more