Nine faults a master or teacher must avoid
Being a master or teacher should be one of the most respected and appreciated positions in society, to a lesser extent coaching as well. Since people in these positions have close personal contact with people from various levels of society and from various age groups, there is an enormous potential to have either a […]
Top Taoist stories of 2013
The year of the Water Snake was a fascinating year. We will reserve a review of the Water Snake events in more detail for another article. This issue will focus on some of the positive news and events of 2013 as reported by your National Taoism Examiner. Morikami Japanese Gardens offers the art of Bonsai […]
Reducing antibiotics in livestock is a step in the right direction
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new rules regarding the use of antibiotics and antimicrobial drugs in livestock. “The Food and Drug Administration said the antibiotics could still be used to treat illnesses in animals raised for meat, but should otherwise be pared back over the next three years under a voluntary program to […]
Royal jade cream is famous throughout history
What is the significance of jade as the key ingredient? Understanding that jade is a “living” stone—capable of absorbing the energies of the earth, emitting its power and changing to a color reflective of its wearer—the ancient Chinese had jade burial suits made specifically to encase and preserve their entire bodies upon death. When modern […]
NQA DAY 2013: Get excited get involved be the Qi
“The NQA’s Regional Committee is excited to announce the Second Annual NQA DAY, being held Saturday October 5, 2013 at locations around the country. Events are already scheduled in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Connecticut, Colorado, Utah and California… The National Qigong Association is the premier membership organization for Qigong. Be a part of the Qi […]
An honest review of the book Scholar Warrior
Over the last 60 years or so many books have been written about Taoism, very few of them, however, were written by those trained in the Taoist sciences. Many were written by Orientalists (academics and journalists devoted to destroying the history and cultures of the east and middle east), disillusioned hippies (searching for a […]
Western lifestyle in China causes an alarming increase in Diabetes
During the communist revolution, many Chinese people abandoned (through force) their ancient culture and traditions in the name of embracing the Russian example of the ideal Socialist/Communist society. This led to a condition of organized and rampant failure resulting in widespread and catastrophic: famine, starvation and economic collapse. To name just a few of the […]
An ancient answer to brain eating amoebas
If you watch the news frequently, you may have noticed reports of people dying from “brain-eating amoebas”. These reports naturally increase during the summer months when people are more active and participating in outdoor activities. According to WebMD, since 2001 there have been 400 reported cases worldwide, 35 of which were in the U.S.. It […]
5th international health Qigong tournament and exchange
“Qigong – the ancient Chinese practice that combines movement and breathing to increase mental health and physical strength – will be celebrated from August 18 to 24, in NYC and New Jersey with a forum [featuring] new research in how Qigong helps with stress management, depression and illnesses such as lung disease. It’s the first […]
Using alkaline foods to prevent acid reflux
Recently, Natural Awakenings Magazine featured an article “Banish Acid Reflux: Eating Alkaline Can Cure the Burn” by their senior staff writer Linda Sechrist. The article uses a few interesting statistics and reports from current research on acid reflux, combined with some dietary suggestions that the author feels will help the condition. Acid reflux is increasing […]