More and more people in our modern world use medications for Depression. Statistics show that medication use is on the rise, yet again in recent years worldwide. You can imagine with all of the pressures of modern life, the pandemic, etc... as to why this is true.  In this Qi Talk, I talk about depression from the lens of Qi Gong and Chinese Medicine. I also give practical tools for how to go about healing using holistic medicine, Chinese Medicine and Qi Gong -- one of the most ancient medicine systems on the planet known to have a very strong impact on ..read more

In our modern era many have food sensitivities and problems in digestion. A lot of people keep their emotional stress in the digestive system, causing Digestion issues and discomfort. Digestive health is a very important topic in Chinese Medicine and Qi Gong.  In this Qi Talk Podcast, we will talk about the the best ways to improve digestion by understanding the theory behind it and by using the principles in Chinese Medicine and Qi Gong ..read more

Sleep is when the body heals and rejuvenates itself. Lack of consistent good sleep is linked to many health problems and to premature aging. In this week's podcast we discuss two different types of sleep issues in Chinese Medicine and by understanding why they occur we will be able to understand the best ways to improve the quality of our sleep.  Enjoy and may you sleep well tonight ..read more

There are many types of Qi Gong out there -- literally thousands of different styles and forms. In this Qi Talk we discuss the type and style will is best for Self Healing. Enjoy ..read more

After running Qi Talks for couple of years, I decided to try a Qi talk Q&A session - this is an open general discussion for any questions and sharing you may have that has to do with our practice or energy healing. Some fascinating topics were discussed -- enjoy ..read more

Experiencing occasional anxiety is part of normal life. When anxiety is becoming part of an everyday life inhibiting us from living life with ease, calm and happiness it is something that needs to be attended.  Anxiety is becoming an increasingly major health issue in our modern society. With the increased exposure to social media, news sources and remote work, anxiety becomes a health issue more than ever. There are different types of anxiety from social anxiety to more specific phobias.  In Chinese Medicine, anxiety taxes the heart first then the kidney and the lungs.&nbs ..read more

In summer there's an emphasis on heart health in Traditional Chinese Medicine. What does it mean and what practices (physical and mental, or as we say in Chinese Wai Dan or Nei Dan), will support a healthy heart?  The heart is the fire element in Chinese Medicine. We want this fire to warm us up and nourish our internal organs, but too much fire will create inflammation and multiple medical problems. Issues with the heart can be physical, like an issue of high blood pressure, low energy or multiple other heart issues. Or it could be how we process life emotionally. Different people proces ..read more

Did you know that heart issues and heart attack is the number 'two' killer in the US? Understanding the energetic role of the heart from a Chinese Medicine perspective will help us to adopt a lifestyle that will heal and protect the most important organ in Chinese Medicine. The heart is the fire element in Chinese Medicine. It is considered the ruler, like a benevolent and enlightened monarch it is all knowing and ever present, sharing wisdom for the good of the whole. Your Fire aspect represents fulfillment, the full extent of our expansion, personal development and maturation. The Heart also ..read more

What is the secret to staying young and vital with the gift of maturity -- wisdom and life-experience? In my free Qi Talk tomorrow we continue our discussion on the Taoist view on aging (or not aging!) As you mature in body and mind, you become wiser, more confident, increasingly tolerant and resilient. Yet, instead of celebrating these attainments, Western thinking often represents age as something be to feared and fight. The word 'anti-aging' in our language is taken from the allopathic western medicine approach that in its philosophic roots is engaging in a war with 'the other' (like anti-b ..read more

What do you do to keep young in body and mind? As you mature in body and mind, you become wiser, more confident, increasingly tolerant and resilient. Yet, instead of celebrating these attainments, Western thinking often represents age as something be to feared and fight. The word 'anti-aging' in our language is taken from the allopathic western medicine approach that in its philosophic roots is engaging in a war with 'the other' (like anti-biotic, anti-acid, etc). This negative over-arching perspective may leave you feeling less visible or valid as time passes. In response, increasin ..read more