I love it when scientific studies prove the medical benefits of ancient mind-body methods extolled for their health-giving powers for thousands of years. China is a country rich in mind-body healing traditions, ranging from herbal medicine, bone-setting and acupuncture to meditation, qigong and tai chi. Recently, a study showed that tai chi may prevent onset […]
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There are many problems with the standard American diet: poor quality products, hydrogenated oils and trans fats, too much sugar and caffeine, toxic chemicals and pesticides. But when it comes to obesity, as a stand-alone health epidemic, portion control is the culprit. According to new research, it’s not how much sugar and fat you consume
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Thanks to the international hit Ip Man movies, millions know of the handsome street-fighter Leung, whose brawling brought fame to wing-chun and, in the second movie’s finale, introduced Ip to a snotty young street-fighting buddy named Bruce Lee. Now, at the turn of the century, I spent a weekend with Duncan Leung at Virginia Beach.
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Osteoarthritis is one of the painful conditions we face as we age. It is the most common form of arthritis and is marked by degeneration of the joints and surrounding tissues through years of wear and tear from too much or too strenuous physical movement. Managing this pain often requires specialized care, and many find
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Observation shows that animals in nature appear healthier than we humans. I mean, when was the last time you saw an obese giraffe, a lion with arthritis, or a depressed chicken? Most of the animals I see (at the zoo and on television, anyway) look fit and well. One thing I admire about the Chinese
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Being a teacher in education as a profession, I do understand this certain dilemma of many foreign students especially those coming from the west when learning from most old eskrima masters here in the Philippines. The reason why is due to the fact that most of them who were exposed and enlightened in their educational
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Wing Chun is a martial art with the reputation of being a highly-effective form of self-defense. Also, it claims to be a scientific approach to combat, using correct angles and power to align the body with its natural power. It is direct and often described as a simple martial art. As Wing Chun is a principle- and concept-based
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Structural mapping, conscious and subconscious development, plus positional referencing, many arts and cultures have used this format in various ways—such as in the wide-spread use of kata. This is for good reason, as it takes hours of repetition and then, when you understand the forms correctly, you have a blueprint for your success. Is Wing
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Gratitude is a powerful social emotion; a deep feeling of thankfulness, one that has long reaching benefits for wellness and quality of life. And multiple studies show that aside from being a socially favorable way to be with others, generally being in a place of gratitude is good for your health and improves quality of
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While watching TV programs and reading articles about the death of civilians at the hands of the police in different cities in the US, I often think about that morning 7 years ago when a cop confronted me in Easton, PA. I used to practice Traditional Yang Family Tai chi chuan early in the morning
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