James Lee
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James Lee Has been practiced Tai Chi and Chi Kung for more then thirty years. He believes that there is a more scientific explanation of Chi Kung based on modern science. He is living in between the western and eastern cultures. He sees ideas of Chi Kung which do not coincide within the two cultures due to misconceptions, lack of information, and mistranslation leads to misinterpretation. Hence, he is in pursuit of scientific facts and trying to integrate modern science with the non-scientific ancient concepts about Chi Kung.
James Lee is a semi-retired engineer. Due to his profession, he would like to consider all matters with a scientific view. Especially, he has a firm scientific concept how Chi Kung is effecting our health biologically.
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Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 10 - The Subtle Difference Between Tai Chi and Chi Kung
People with breathing problem should practice with Tai Chi, to start with, is recommended rather than with Chi Kung. Tai Chi is a form of Chi Kung, but Chi Kung is not necessary Tai Chi. However, they both have something in common, the slow movements and deep breathing. Tai Chi has more complicated movements tha Chi Kung. Chi Kung always concentrate on breathing more than the movements.
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The Old Myth About Chi
The Old Myth About Chir The ancients once thought that 'Chi' was the primordial essence that compose all matters of the universe. In traditional Chinese medicine(TCM), 'Chi' was defined as the function of the human body organs. Chi flow was considered that the functional activities of the organs interacting with each other inside the human body. When the organs are malfunction, it was said to be that the Chi was blocked.
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Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 9 - Optimize Your Immune System With Chi Kung
Nature only allows a maximum number of white blood cells in the Immune system; and this number must be maintained in order to be effective. A strong Immune System is not determined by how active the Immune System is; but by the amount of normal white blood cells present. The maximum number of white blood cells in the Immune System are required to standby as a defensive system against any foreign invaders. If the maximum number has not been reached, it was considered that the system is weak or too weak to fight off any antigens.
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Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 1 -- The Human Body
Chi Kung is a mysterious subject to be discussed. Since the Chi Kung has a tremendous biological effect upon the human body, the functions of the human body should be investigated thoroughly for a better understanding about Chi Kung. The human body in good health is in a state of homeostasis. In ...
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Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 2 -- The Respiratory System
The oxygen in the air are free for all. Oxygen is the basic element provided by Nature to sustain life on earth. Breathing is a vital process mandated by human. Hence, Nature also provided a respiratory system for human in association with the basic element. The function of the respiratory ...
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Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 3 - The Biochemical-Mechanical Loop
Although there are many styles in Chi Kung, but there is one commonality. If we observed closely, we will see that breathing is in synchronization with the slow body movements. The combination of the breathing and movements is a biochemical-mechanical loop for completing the muscle contraction process. The muscle contraction requires energy. Thus, it raises the question where does the energy come from?
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Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 4 - Chi Circulation
Chi is a gaseous substance in general. The martial artists always say: “Have-chi-have-strength.” The translation is: “If you have air inside the body, you will have body strength.” Chi Kung involves breathing, so, we breathe the air into our lungs. Chi can be used as a ...
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Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 5 : The Human Heart at Resting
The heart is the major organ of the circulatory system. It is the only interface between the respiratory system and the rest of the body. It pumps blood into the arteries, capillaries, and veins for circulating nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. Without the heart, the rest of the body will not function. Therefore, let's find out some basic facts about the heart at resting. At resting, a healthy heart beats on its own and maintains beating 60 to 80 times a minute. It has a steady cardiac output for maintaining normal blood pressure.
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Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 6: The Art of Breathing
Chi Kung is an art of breathing. The breathing method, in Chi Kung, is beyond normal by voluntary control. Normal breathing is involuntary controlled by the medulla by nervous regulation and chemical regulation. Voluntary breathing can control the amount of chi(air) and the duration in the ...
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Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 7: The Slow Movements
Those who do not exercise, the problems they are having are shallow breathing and weak muscles. These conditions can be improved progressively by practicing Tai Chi or Chi Kung. The only difference, between the two, is the amount of movements involved. Tai Chi is more stressful at the beginning and required determination and patience; and Chi Kung is not stressful at all. People with breathing problems can be corrected with both exercises. However, if people want to improve their health and physical being, Tai Chi is the best choice.
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Scientific Explanation of Chi Kung No. 8 – Have Chi, Will Have Strength
In the eastern martial art society, there is always an old Chinese saying: ”Have chi will have strength.” From these words, there is a distinction between chi and strength. In order to have body strength, chi(air) must be present. Hence, the chi-strength idea coincides with the oxygen-energy theory in the metabolism process, the cell respiration.
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How Does Chi Kung Keeps Us Healthy...???
Our body is made up of body cells. A body cell reproduces itself by divides into two identical cells is necessary for growth of the organism and for the repair of tissues. The cell division process is called mitosis. Mitosis is essential to replace damaged or dead cells. Mitosis takes place ...
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