In a departure from past practice, doctors now allow children with asthma to enjoy physical activity. According to Chinese medicine, asthma is caused by deficient qi (or ‘chi’), a kind of energy (it’s a bit complicated; it has to do … Continue reading
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A study reports on the success of artificial tear preparations made from the patient’s own serum (“Natural Serum Eyedrops Relieve Dry Eyes“). According to Chinese medicine, dry eyes are caused by deficient blood in the liver. This has to do … Continue reading
The concept of ‘chi’ or ‘qi’ (both pronounced ‘tchee’) is a central part of ancient Chinese culture, with applications in fields as varied as Chinese medicine and martial arts. There are many ways of describing chi; here’s a description that … Continue reading