The special medical Qi Gong described in this book was developed and perfected over the course of 1,700 years by Taoists, traditional Chinese medical doctors, and Qi Gong experts in China to meet the needs of a woman's unique anatomy. Author Tina Zhang leads readers through a variety of pleasurable postures and easy exercises that address specific areas of the body. In turn, these exercises, which work progressively to strengthen the spirit-mind-body connection, enhance natural female energy to help prevent or alleviate health issues and conditions from puberty to post-menopause, including high blood pressure, stress, fatigue, endometriosis, age-related problems, and more. Emphasizing a balance between hormones and emotions, the book includes concise descriptions of selected acupuncture points, meridians, and orbits that promote long-range anti-aging and long-term optimal health. Women empowered by these benefits can take control of their bodies and better direct and assist their physicians in maintaining their health without the cost, risk, and side effects of pills, hormones, and supplements. Qi Gong for Women also contains useful information on addressing women's physical and spiritual health for physicians, acupuncturists, and doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Foreword by Earl Morgan, MD vii
Foreword by Chen Xiu Qin, MD viii
Preface ix
Introduction by Dr. Michael Milburn 1
Chapter One: Qi and Qi Gong 3
Qi Gong, the Ancient Health Art 3
Qi Gong and Traditional Chinese Medicine 6
Categories of Qi Gong 12
The Health Benefits of Qi Gong 14
Chapter Two: Earth Energy 21
The Cycles of Life 21
Cultivating Female Energy 22
Creating Pelvic Health 23
Chapter Three: The Balance of Health 25
Emotional Health 25
Physical Health 28
Take Control of Your Health 32
Chapter Four: Earth Qi Gong 33
Understanding the Physiology of Qi 33
The Principles of Practicing Qi Gong 38
How Does Earth Qi Gong Work for Women? 48
Earth Qi Gong for Women Form 53
Eight Natural Healing Energies Circle Walking 85
Chapter Five: From Awareness to Healing 97
Increasing Awareness of the Body 97
Healing by Raising Your Emotional Intelligence 100
Chapter Six: Natural Eyesight Improvement 103
Five Animals Eye Exercises 104
Eight Acupressure Points Eye Massage 105
Chapter Seven: Finding the Beauty in Your True Nature 113
Realizing Your True Nature 113
Loving the Beauty of Ugliness 117
Cross Reference: Common Symptoms of Hormonal
Imbalance and their Corresponding Earth Qi Gong
Exercises 121
Glossary of Chinese Terms 123
Acknowledgments 125
Index 127
About the Author 131
