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What is Tai Chi Ch'uan

The term Tai Chi occurred for first time in the book of change. I Ching states that Tai Chi is contained in change, which brings forth the two energies, yin and yang. The concept of Ch'uan can be defined in three ways:

1. Fight with empty fists
2. Collecting life's energies internally
3. Balancing between both yin and yang energies

Chen Xin was the first to use the term Tai Chi Ch'uan as a collective term. The term Ch'uan also means balance that is why one weights things in order to determine their significance. As defined by the Chinese, Tai Chi Ch'uan imples the highest and ultimate goal to achieve which extends harmony and balance...thus coming into balance with the universe.

According to Wu Yuxiang, Tai Chi Ch'uan is to allow the "stream of energy " to flow by means of mental guidance in such a way that no barriers or blockages are created. This will preserve and strengthen the overall wellbeing of the person performing the exercises. Mental guidance is cultivated by practicing clearing the mind, using your mind to guide your breath. Proper breathing in Tai Chi Ch'uan means inhaling and exhaling at the right moment.

The guideline for inhaling and exhiling can generally be said to be the following:

When pulling back, inhale
When going forward, exhale
When reaching up, inhale
When reaching down, exhale

Beginning students should keep these rules in mind but first give their full attention to learn simple movements. The mental aspect of Tai practicing Ch'uan is that one should be completely relaxed, rounded shoulders, bent knees, beautiful lady wrist, turn in the waist, separation of yin and yang movements, and relaxed breaths. Tongue should be touching the roof of your mouth.

GuaSha <--- - - -> 12 Meridian

I am studying meridains. I want to share this subject with my friends, clients, and family because it is so relative in maintaining a healthy life. By understanding how our body work and how to maintain and cultivate it, we can all build a body and a healthy existence. So let get started. GuaSha is means Twelve Meridians. When the meridians are blocked the organs do not function correctly, soon illness will occur.

What are meridain?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) focus on unblocking static energy. This eastern philosophy focuses on the human energy or Qi system. Chinese medicine is based on five yin organs and six yang organs, also known as "zang" and "fu" organs. These organs flow along a meridian according to the 24 hour cycle of earth Qi.

The five yin organs include the liver, heart, spleen, lungs and kidneys. The function of the yin organs is to produce, transform, regulate and store fundamental substances such as qi, blood, and body fluids. Yin organs do not have empty cavities.

The six yang organs include the gall bladder, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, bladder and triple burner. The yang organs mainly responsible for moving, digesting, secreting, and eliminating toxin from the body.


The twelve meridians are named according to their corresponding organs, limb positions and yin and yang properties.

They include three arm yin meridians (lung, pericardium, heart), three arm yang meridians (large intestine, triple burner, small intestine),

Three leg yang meridians (stomach, gall bladder, bladder), and three leg yin meridians (spleen, liver, kidney).

The triple burner and the pericardium do not refer to anatomical structures. They are functional units in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It should also be noted, the organs mentioned here have a much broader meaning in TCM then what is typically thought of their functions in western medicine. Since the twelve meridians make up the majority of the Meridian System, they are known as the regular or principal channels.

In TCM, the physiological functions of the body are based on harmonious relationships between yin and yang organs. Central to these relationships is the interior and exterior relationship theory, which states the interior belongs to yin and the exterior belongs to yang. Hence, yin organs are thought to have more internal functions and are called interior organs. They tend to play a more important role in TCM medical theory and practice. The yang organs, on the other hand, are believed to have more external functions and are considered exterior organs.


Qi flow should be correct when meridians are most active.

Cyclical Flow of Qi in the Twelve Meridians

Head Taiyin- Lung (1)(Metal)---->Large Intestine(2)(Metal) Head Yangming
3am-5am --------------------------- 5am-7am

Foot Tiayin-Spleen(Earth)(4)<-------Stomach (Earth)(3) Foot Yangming
9am-11am ----------------------------- 7am-9am

Head Shaoyin-Heart(Fire) (5)------->Small Intestine (Fire)(6) Head Taiyang
11pm -1pm --------------------------- 1pm-3pm

Foot Shaoyin- Kidney(Water) (8) <----- Bladder(Water) (7)Foot Taiyang
3pm-5 pm ---------------------------------- 5pm-7pm

Head Jueyin-Pericardium(Fire) (9)-----> Triple Energizer-Sanjiao(Fire)(10) Head Shaoyang
7pm-9pm -------------------------------------- 9pm-11pm

Foot Jueyin- Liver(Wood) (12)<----- Gall bladder(Wood) (11)Foot Shaoyang
1am-3am -------------------------------------- 11pm-1am

Meridian names are italicized.

They cycle begins with the lung (1) from 3 am to 5 am, and ends with the liver at 1 am - 3am. Knowing your cycle, you can map out a solution for your body time. If you know that the liver is most active between 1am and 3am, then you can make sure that you are rested doing those hours to prevent liver spot from popping onto your skin and dark rings from form around your eyes. I will be discussing more on this subject in my next article.


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Name of the twelve Meridians


Meridian------Zang-fu-----------------Element
Hand Taiyin ----Lung -------------------Metal
Hand Shaoyin----Heart --------- ---------Fire
Hand Jueyin------Pericardium ------------Fire

Hand Yangming------Large Intestine ----------------Metal
Hand Taiyang--------Small Intestine -----------------Fire
Hand Shaoyang-------Triple Energerizer --------------Fire

Foot Tiayin------------Spleen ------------------Earth
Foot Shaoyin---------- Kidney-------------------Water
Foot Jue Yin----------Liver --------------------Wood

Foot Yangming---------------- Stomach ----------Earth
Foot Taiyang------------------ Bladder------------Water
Foot Shaoyang---------------- Gall Bladder--------Wood


Distribution of the twelve meridians in the body:

The twelve Meridians are laterally and symmetrically distributed on the head, face, trunk and limbs. The six yin meridians are distributed on the inner side of the limbs, on the chest and abdomen. The six yang Meridians are distributed on the outer side of the limbs, on the head, face and trunk. http://www.shen-nong.com/eng/principles/distributionmeridians.html

What can Dead Sea Salt do for me?

What can Dead Sea Salt do for me?

Dead sea salt is a natural cleanser. It helps detoxify the body and ward off viruses. It also has natural healing properties. It stimulates natural circulation for improved health. It helps relieve athlete’s foot, corns, and calluses. It relaxes tense, aching muscles and joints. It helps relieve arthritis and rheumatism. Dead sea salt helps relieve chronic lower back pain and removes dead skin.

Skin Deep

Feed Your Skin, and Water it Too!



Silky Skin Nature oils, creams and lotions are great for your skin, but if you want your skin to look good day after day and year after year, you have to work on it from the inside out. Ayurveda - the 5,000-year-old system of holistic healing from India - contends that a balanced diet, proper digestion and regular elimination are vital for clear glowing skin. "Ama" - the residue of improper digestion that can accumulate in the body - is the Number one enemy of healthy skin, leading to lifelessness and breakouts, according to Ayurvedic dermatologist Rama Kant Mishra.





So what should you feed your skin to keep it looking good?





To follow Ayurvedic principles for diet, you first need to figure out which of the following three categories your skin falls into:





If your skin is dry, thin and sensitive, susceptible to dullness and wrinkles, you have Vata type skin. Pitta skin tends to be reddish, warm and extremely sensitive, prone to breakouts and easily affected by the foods you eat, heat and sun. Kapha skin tends to be lustrous, oily, and thick in texture. It is prone to clogged pores, breakouts and toxic buildup.





Once you’ve determined the predominant Ayurvedic category your skin falls into, you can try some of these suggestions for feeding your skin right -





· Individuals with Vata skin may need to include judicious amounts of healthy fats in their diets to restore natural luster to the skin. Ayurveda suggests Ghee (clarified butter), or you can use olive oil or sesame oil.





· Green leafy vegetables should be eaten daily by all skin types. Rather than eat them raw, try steaming them lightly. Carrots are also nourishing for all skin types.





· People with Pitta skin should stay away from hot, spicy foods to avoid skin irritation.





· Kapha skin types can enhance the digestive fire by taking a bit of fresh ginger mixed with a little limejuice before meals.





· Juicy fresh fruits are excellent for all skin types; they act as cleansers and re-hydrate the skin from within.





· Roses are considered cooling. People with Pitta skin can eat rose petal jam on its own or mixed into warm milk.





· Spices recommended for each skin type should be incorporated into the daily diet. In addition to having therapeutic properties of their own, some spices act as "carriers" of the benefits of other foods, especially when sautéed in a small amount of Ghee. Cumin and coriander are considered good for all skin types; they enhance digestion and cumin is also effective as a toxin hunter. Generally, people with Vata skin can add moderate amounts of black pepper, ginger and turmeric. Pitta skin benefits from cooling spices such as fennel and licorice, and Kapha skin benifits from pungent spices such as pepper, ginger, cloves and turmeric. Spices should be cooked, not eaten raw. Herbal teas that incorporate spices are a quick, simple way of including them in your diet.





· In general, weight your diet with fresh, light, nutritious foods - vegetables, grains, lentils and legumes - and go easy on heavy, deep-fried foods.





Water is considered a life-giving force in Ayurveda, very important in maintaining skin health as well as overall health. Says Mishra, "It’s not always enough to just drink eight glasses of water everyday. For the body, and the skin, to realize fully the life-giving properties of water, people with different types of skin need to consume it differently."





Ayurveda is very firm on one aspect of drinking water, and, indeed, all beverages. Ice-cold drinks are not recommended because they inhibit the digestive fire and lead to imperfect digestion of food, which can show up on the skin.





One internal water therapy recommended by Mishra is drinking 6-8 glasses of boiled water everyday. Use pure drinking water, and boil it for five minutes. People with Vata type skin should drink the water warm, Kapha skin types can sip it hot, and Pitta skin types should cool it to room temperature before drinking. The water should be boiled fresh each day, and should not be ingested on a completely empty stomach. This therapy helps the water flush toxins from the body and moisturize the skin from within, keeping it hydrated and lustrous.





Combining boiled water with herbs suitable for the skin type enhances the benefits. Mishra suggests the following procedure -





Boil one liter of water for five minutes, then pour it into a thermos or other type of heat-retentive container. Add the recommended herbs and spices and steep. Keep the container closed. Strain and use the spice-infused water as needed. Drink at the temperature recommended above for each skin type.








Basic combination of recommended herbs and spices:
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds2 pinches of ground licorice root





Vata skin types can add 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds, Pitta skin types 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds and Kapha skin types a one-inch slice of peeled fresh ginger root.





Note - Information presented in this article is solely for the purpose of imparting education on Ayurveda and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or mitigate any disease. If you have a medical condition, please consult a qualified health professional.

Baby Hair and Scalp!

Baby acne presents itself at birth, but more often it shows up after a couple of weeks, usually on the cheeks and sometimes on the forehead, chin, and even the back.

These small whiteheads might be surrounded by reddish skin. They can become more pronounced when your baby is hot or fussy or if his skin is irritated by saliva, spit-up milk, or fabric that's a little rough or that's been washed in strong detergent.

By the way, if your baby had tiny bumps on his face at birth that disappeared within a few weeks, these are called milia and they're unrelated to acne. If the irritation looks more rashy or scaly than pimply or it appears elsewhere on his body, your baby may have another condition, such as cradle cap or eczema.


Silky Skin Jojoba Oil is recommended because it does not clog the pores. It helps to smooth dry and itchy skin, and it helps to prevent chapped skin. It is also used as a cleanse if you child is having problems with hard water. It is not greasy, and a few drops goes a long way.

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Naturally, hair is a biological polymer that is made of 10% water and 90% protein (keratin). The hair cuticle is the outer layer which has six to eight scale-like layers. These layers consist of cortical cells and the matrix. Cortical cells contain number fibril separated by softer material called the matrix. Each hair grows from its follicle which contains at least one sebaceous gland. Sebaceous glands product oil that nurture the hair cuticle. The root of the hair is surrounded by white bulbs. Tiny capillaries nurture the roots. The material inside the hair follicle grows hair and gives it color. Follicles work independently as a result hair does not fall all at once. Unless a disease or malnutrition occurs, then 90% of human hair will stay in the growing phase. During that phase, cells in the matrix produce keratin to promote grow and melanin to maintain hair color. Hair grows and sheds a few centimeters each day, but this active growing phase occurs every three years until its shedding phase occurs which last for about three weeks. For classification purpose, Ethnic, Straight-Ethnic, or Mixed-Ethnic hair are the mixture of many types of hair. Each type of hair must be maintained and groomed. Ethnic-Hair is curly, flat shaped hairs and easily tangled. Straight-Ethnic-Hair is smooth, round shaped hairs, and heavy or fine. Mixed-Hair has both type of hair characteristics which straighten when wet and curls when dry. Maintaining and grooming hair are quiet sample if you are welling to take the time to take it. Maintaining and grooming ethnic hair is easier than you think. Care consists of frequent teasing with a wide teeth comb or brush, washing, and moisturizing. Ethnic hair should be washed at least three or more times per week. Use only natural based shampoo conditioner, Emu Shampoo and Conditioner are recommended for thinning and fine hair. Herbal Extract Body Shampoo is recommended for normal to dry hair. After washing hair, use a leave-in conditioner oil moisturizer. Silky Hair Jojoba Oil is recommended because only a small amount is needed, and it does not leave the hair oily. It prevents shedding and flaky scalp. For easy care, wash, condition and braid into large individuals leave over night; next day take out the braids and style. Likewise, maintaining and grooming Straight-Ethnic-Hair is no big deal and no easier than Ethnic-Hair. Hair. Care consists of frequent teasing with a wide teeth comb or brush, washing, and moisturizing. Straight-Ethnic-Hair should be washed at least every other day. Too much washing will dry out natural oils. Use only natural based shampoo conditioner, Emu Shampoo and Conditioner are recommended for thinning and fine hair. Herbal Extract Body Shampoo is recommended for normal to dry hair. After washing hair, use a leave-in conditioner oil moisturizer. Silky Hair Jojoba Oil is recommended because only a small amount is needed, and it does not leave the hair oily. It prevents shedding and flaky scalp. Flat iron, air dry, blow dry or style as usual. Coincidentally, maintaining and grooming Mixed-Ethnic-Hair can seem impossible if you just not use to this texture of hair, but it is sample if you know how. Care consists of frequent teasing with a wide teeth comb or brush, washing, and moisturizing. Mixed-Hair should be washed at least every other day. Use only natural based shampoo conditioner, Emu Shampoo and Conditioner are recommended for thinning and fine hair. Herbal Extract Body Shampoo is recommended for normal to dry hair. After washing hair, use a leave-in conditioner oil moisturizer. Silky Hair Jojoba Oil is recommended because only a small amount is needed, and it does not leave the hair oily. For easy care, wash, condition and braid into large individuals leave over night; next day take out the braid and style.
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