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Happy Chinese New Year!
February 9, 2005 will usher in the year of the Green Rooster. It is Year 4,703 since the beginning of The Yellow Emperor’s reign. The year of the Rooster follows on the heel of the Monkey year. Let’s take a moment and reflect back on my last year’s forecast and see how we did for 2004. I predicted that the Monkey year, because of the metal and wood energetic conflicts, would be filled with clashes, constant changes and unpredictability. We saw continued clashes both abroad in Iraq and at home with the presidential election. I predicted that the economy would see an up tick. The Economy grew by an estimated 3.9% and both the stock and real estate markets finished strong at year-end. I cautioned to watch out for diseases of the nervous and cardiovascular systems and gave advice on taking preventive care of these systems. Many patients have voiced their thanks throughout the year because they have had to contend with these very problems. So what is in store for the Year of the Green Rooster in 2005? Firstly, it’s “green” to represent the color corresponding to the year’s energetic element of Wood. Generally, the “cocky” nature of the rooster arouses us from the suspicious and pessimistic Monkey year and brings a great sense of confident optimism and cheerfulness. Similar to last year, the elements of wood and metal are again present, except that the conflicts are more show and less substance, therefore, the hope for compromise and resolution is increased. However, the rooster can’t help himself in being argumentative and provocative still. The year will bring more order and organization, and the emphasis will be on appearance and presentation. Entertainment, fashion and glamour will be hot. Be on the look out for more “Apprentice” style, strong-personality reality show crowding the airwaves. On the business front, this will be a year of deal making as corporations go on a merger and acquisition binge, emboldened by the cash-hordes built up over the last several years and the improving economy. Speculative fervor will return, influenced by the optimistic rooster, though it will not be as indulgent as the late 90’s. Industries that will benefit from the year of the rooster include: real estate, commodities, energy, transportation, travel and health care. On the personal health front, people are more prone to developing problems of the spine such as neck and back pain as well as neurological diseases such as MS, Parkinson’s and neuropathy. Furthermore, look out for liver, gall bladder and respiratory diseases. It would be very appropriate to follow my advice from last year as both 2004 and 2005 share similar elemental energies of metal and wood. Diet should consist of “green” color foods as this corresponds to the Wood Elemental Energy. Diet should be abundant in leafy green vegetables like parsley, kale, mustard greens, spinach, collards, chard, beets and beet greens, supplements containing rich chlorophyll such as Spirulina, Chlorella and Blue-Green algae, and herbs including dandelion, milk thistle, peppermint and chrysanthemum should be consumed to help the liver. Additionally, including daikon radish, seaweed, persimmon, dill, oregano, cilantro, rosemary, sage, bay leaf, cinnamon, ginger, mustard seed, and garlic will benefit the respiratory system, I strongly recommend our Internal Cleanse Tea to support your healthy liver function and Perpetual Shield to strengthen your lungs. You should also undertake a regular exercise program that includes stretching and strengthening of the spine such as Dao-In, Eight Treasures or Yoga. A daily relaxation and stress management practice is also important to support your nervous system such as practicing Stress Release Meditation or Five Clouds Meditation. Seek treatment at the earliest opportunity when confronted with any of the conditions mentioned above to prevent unnecessary exacerbation and magnifying your illness. Finally, the best way to benefit and avoid the pitfalls in the Year of the Green Rooster is to avoid speculation, temper your ego, do the homework and get to the truth beneath all the glamour and show, minimize confrontations, keep good posture, stay calm, eat well, cleanse your liver, boost your immune and respiratory systems, smile a lot and move forward with your endeavors with confidence and poise. Don’t forget to stay flexible and adapt to all changes. You will find that success is within your grasp. We wish you a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year! Dr. Maoshing Ni |
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The Power of Crane Chi GongBy Dr. Daoshing Ni
It seems to me there are many people, mostly men who are annoyed by the suffering and have lost their lust for living. But this man was different, you can tell by his eyes. He had patience and he took up my advice—of asking him to learn and practice Crane Chi Gong in a regular class provided by the hospital. He practiced it as much as he could with his limited body but unlimited enthusiasm. With all his strength, he stood up in front of me from his wheel chair with assistance from his relatives. Enthusiastically, he proceeded quickly to try to lift his left arm. It jerked then moved upward as if an old compressed bed frame spring has been let loose. There were roars and cheers around the room, but I did not seem to notice. I was just staring at the pearls of tears streaming down his eyes. I knew they were tears of joy.
I ask you to give it a try. There is nothing more important to us here at Tao of Wellness than to see you improve your health and wellness. |
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Dear Friends,
The room was small but the energy in the room was
overflowing. This eager old man along with his entourage of family was
very excited to show me something he had been working on for the past
three months. Life has not been the same since the stroke, he has lost
most of the mobility in his left arm and leg. You can always blame this
on several years of cooking with lard and consuming too many sweets and
pork. Then again, that is the national diet of Chinese people; he did
not know any better. In this small cramped clinic of the hospital, I was
busy caring for mostly stroke patients, (my first assignment as a
visiting resident in this understaffed hospital).
In the past 20 years of my practice, I have seen the
power of Crane Chi Gong in my patients. It has helped shrink fibroids,
rid chronic pains, rehabilitate paralysis, and overcome infertility.
These patients share something in common; they have practiced Crane Chi
Gong diligently, daily, and with hawk-like focus and attention. They
have put my own practice to shame. No wonder 20 million people in China
have benefited so much from these Chi Gong practices. Many diseases have
been cured or managed. Countless patients suffering from heart disease,
cancer, diabetes and many others illnesses have all seen benefits from
practicing Crane Qi Gong. These exercises are all about harvesting your
own healing power and energy from Nature. Incorporating specific
breathing 
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Legacy of Learning
Located in Marina del Rey, today Yo San University of Traditional
Chinese Medicine is
a non-profit educational institution offering a wide range of health
services including public classes on TCM and Qi (energy) development,
free lectures, a low-cost community clinic and a Master’s degree program
in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (MATCM).
Our modern, 16 room clinic provides a professional
setting for our graduate students and our dedicated licensed faculty to
practice. Low-cost treatments are available with student interns who are
expertly supervised by experienced, licensed acupuncturists. You may
also receive a treatment with a licensed faculty member at a slightly
higher rate. Our on-site herbal laboratory is a convenient place to
purchase herbal formulas or patent herbs.