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Points Newsletter - January 2009
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The
Year of the Ox — 2009
By Maoshing
Ni, L.Ac., D.O.M., Ph.D.
Welcome to the Chinese New
Year of the Ox. According to the Chinese lunar
calendar, the new year begins on January 26,
2009. Many people who paid attention to last
year’s forecast told me that they benefited by
avoiding some of the pitfalls I warned about.
The system of forecasting that I have used for
many years is based on ancient Taoist energy
science that looks at the dynamics of elemental
and cosmic influences. Its usefulness lies in
the guidance that helps us avoid negative
impacts while encouraging us to make the most
out of positive trends.
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Keys
to a Healthy Winter Lifestyle
By Jessica Chen,
L.Ac.
Thinking of winter, one recalls family gatherings,
holiday parties, big bold foods, warm ciders, thick socks, chilly
weather, and of course, colds and flu. How do we take care of ourselves,
mentally and physically? We do so by living according to nature, eating
seasonal foods, and keeping life simple.
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Benefits
of Qigong
It is estimated that in China 200 million people
practice qigong everyday. It is also one of the most broadly applicable
systems of self-care in the world, which can be used by the healthy as
well as the severely ill. Qigong combines movement, meditation, and
breath regulation to enhance the flow of vital energy in the body,
improve blood circulation, and enhance immune function.
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RECENT RESEARCH |
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Intramuscular and Periosteal Acupuncture
in Patients Suffering from Chronic
Musculoskeletal Pain |
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Standardized
Transcutaneous Electric Acupoint
Stimulation for Relieving Tobacco Urges
in Dependent Smokers |
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Astragalus
Membranaceus and Angelica Sinensis in
Treating Renal Microvascular Lesions |
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ASK THE DOCTOR
Q:
Is there any way I can improve my memory? I am 27 and forget simple things
constantly to the point that my spouse teases me about being old.
A:
Unless there has been head trauma,
growth, blockage, or drug-interference, there is no reason for a young
person of 27 years to be developing Alzheimer’s or dementia that are so
often associated with aging memory problems.
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