Understanding Daoyin Anjiao from a Western Medicine Perspective (Part 1)

Introduction Recently, I stumbled upon a small sharing I wrote three years ago. At that time, I had just started learning Daoyin Anjiao (导引按蹻), practicing it daily, and was in a passionate relationship with acupuncture points. Reading articles back then, you could feel the curiosity and excitement of a TCM novice, along with a certain … Read more

Nine Acupuncture Points for Moxibustion to Address 90% of Diseases

There are many acupuncture points in the human body, among which 9 are the most commonly used in health preservation and disease treatment. These points are frequently recommended for moxibustion, as they can regulate the spleen and stomach, support the vital energy, and strengthen the foundation, applicable to 90% of diseases. 1. Dazhui (Governing Vessel … Read more

Daoist Health Preservation: Qigong and Meditation

Daoist Health Preservation: Qigong and Meditation

The term “Qigong” originates from Daoism and originally referred to a type of skill related to the manipulation of qi (气). Qigong is practical and easy to disseminate, thus it has gained widespread attention and developed vigorously. In the Qing Dynasty, Yang Jixing summarized Daoist qi methods in his work “Zhidao Zhenquan”, categorizing them into … Read more