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Saturday, October 22, 2011

为什么有的人练功前胃酸不足,练功后增多?
(赵金香宗师)

阴阳气机的运行,五行的相生相克,关键就怕出现偏胜偏衰的现象。《内经》中有所谓有余与不足,太过与不及是最难获得阴阳平衡,这好比天平称重量一样,稍多或稍少一点,就产生偏高或偏低的现象,这是讲的阴阳五行生克关系。巷气功要掌握“火候”,不能不练,也不能练个不停,要适当掌握,留有余兴。胃酸不足与太过,是气机运行不合适的表现,也就是气机能升不能降的缘故。这又与练津不能成精,练精不能化气有关系。应当将似笑非笑练出口水来,分三口回下,用意念送到下丹田聚津成精,这样就会减少胃酸过多的现象了。

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

"THE AMAZING GINGER" - Did you know the benefits of Ginger?

By: Kevin Banks

Ginger is one of the world's seven most potent disease-fighting spices.



Ginger has been used for its health benefits for over 5000 years and is a favourite medicinal as well as culinary herb.



Unlike most spices, the part that has the most medicinal value grows under ground. Often mistakenly called “ginger root” this is actually the rhizome of the plant which is more of a subterranean stem than a root. Although you can use dried ginger and powdered ginger for health benefits, fresh ginger is preferred.



The intake of ginger helps stimulate the secretion of mucus, quieting your cough and soothing any scratchiness in your throat. Ginger has been proven (in multiple studies) to treat feelings of nausea, particularly in the form of seasickness, morning sickness, motion sickness and as a side effect of chemotherapy. In pregnancy is to be extra careful!! Never use any herb, including ginger, without first discussing it with your doctor!! As for those suffering from ulcer, or other very serious gastric problems, they should also consult their doctor.



Ginger contains anti viral, anti toxic, and anti fungal properties, and is used for the prevention of and treatment against the common cold.



Ginger acts as an antihistamine and aids in the treatment of allergies. Ginger displays anti inflammatory properties and can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and various other muscular disorders. The chemical components of the root are instrumental in inhibiting the biosynthesis of prostaglandins which are responsible for causing inflammation.



Thus the root has proven to be a highly effective form of treatment, in some cases, even more so than the NSAID's that are traditionally prescribed. So eating ginger may help to prevent cancer and aging disorders. Ginger contains special enzymes responsible for catalyzing the proteins in your food, thus aiding in digestion and the prevention of cramps.



Good for those with constipation! The ancient Greeks used to eat ginger after a large meal, in order to ease the digestion process. Ginger has proven to help lower your cholesterol levels and prevent the formation of blood clots. As a mood enhancer, ginger's cineole content may help contribute to stress relief.



Also used for migraine headache. Ginger can also be used for reducing toothache and the discomfort which arises due to the infection in the upper respiratory tract due to its antibacterial and antifungal nature. Chewing on fresh ginger,,can help freshen the breath. Being a warming herb, ginger can help knock out a fever. This property also makes it effective in stimulating circulation of the blood. It can also help relax muscles around the blood vessels and is said to help prevent blood clots from forming. The warming effects make it a natural decongestant as well as an antihistamine, making it the perfect remedy for colds.



Some studies show that it can even help inhibit the replication of the herpes simplex virus.

Recent studies show that ginger might also have a role in lowering LDL cholesterol because the spice can help reduce the amount of cholesterol that is absorbed.

It has also been shown in animal trials to help slow or even prevent cancerous tumor growth.



To discover the health benefits of ginger for yourself, simply make a tea by steeping about 5 slices of ginger in hot water. If you prefer it in your food, Ginger is excellent in many dishes and is perfect when combined with garlic.



Ginger doesn't only spice up your food it can also help to put some extra spice in your intimate life too. It improves blood flow to your sexual organs, and contains Vitamin C, zinc and magnesium.

Hope it will be of benefits to you & others.

Wishing you all a happy healthy life.



"Health is Wealth"

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Friday, October 14, 2011

有的人练功后手上带电,好不好?

(赵金香宗师)
有人练功后,增强了人体的微波磁场,增长了生物电,有时会产生静电反应,这是好事。但与铁器接触,要注意静电反应,触物要实,或触物时意念内收,防止因静电产生的误伤。

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Friday, October 07, 2011

Acid/Alkaline Theory of Disease Is Nonsense
Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

Have you seen advertisements for products such as coral calcium or alkaline water that are supposed to neutralize acid in your bloodstream? Taking calcium or drinking alkaline water does not affect blood acidity. Anyone who tells you that certain foods or supplements make your stomach or blood acidic does not understand nutrition.

You should not believe that it matters whether foods are acidic or alkaline, because no foods change the acidity of anything in your body except your urine. Your stomach is so acidic that no food can change its acidity. Citrus fruits, vinegar, and vitamins such as ascorbic acid or folic acid do not change the acidity of your stomach or your bloodstream. An entire bottle of calcium pills or antacids would not change the acidity of your stomach for more than a few minutes.

All foods that leave your stomach are acidic. Then they enter your intestines where secretions from your pancreas neutralize the stomach acids. So no matter what you eat, the food in stomach is acidic and the food in the intestines is alkaline.

Dietary modification cannot change the acidity of any part of your body except your urine. Your bloodstream and organs control acidity in a very narrow range. Anything that changed acidity in your body would make you very sick and could even kill you. Promoters of these products claim that cancer cells cannot live in an alkaline environment and that is true, but neither can any of the other cells in your body.

All chemical reactions in your body are started by chemicals called enzymes. For example, if you convert chemical A to chemical B and release energy, enzymes must start these reactions. All enzymes function in a very narrow range of acidity. (The degree of acidity or alkalinity is expressed as "pH."). If your blood changes its acidity or alkalinity for any reason, it is quickly changed back to the normal pH or these enzymes would not function and the necessary chemical reactions would not proceed in your body.

For example, when you hold your breath, carbon dioxide accumulates in your bloodstream very rapidly and your blood turns acidic, and you will become uncomfortable or even pass out. This forces you to start breathing again immediately, and the pH returns to normal. If your kidneys are damaged and cannot regulate the acidity of your bloodstream, chemical reactions stop, poisons accumulate in your bloodstream, and you can die.

Certain foods can leave end-products called ash that can make your urine acid or alkaline, but urine is the only body fluid that can have its acidity changed by food or supplements. ALKALINE-ASH FOODS include fresh fruit and raw vegetables. ACID-ASH FOODS include ALL ANIMAL PRODUCTS, whole grains, beans and other seeds. These foods can change the acidity of your urine, but that's irrelevant since your urine is contained in your bladder and does not affect the pH of any other part of your body.

When you take in more protein than your body needs, your body cannot store it, so the excess amino acids are converted to organic acids that would acidify your blood. But your blood never becomes acidic because as soon as the proteins are converted to organic acids, calcium leaves your bones to neutralize the acid and prevent any change in pH. Because of this, many scientists think that taking in too much protein may weaken bones to cause osteoporosis.

Cranberries have been shown to help prevent recurrent urinary tract infections, but not because of their acidity. They contain chemicals that prevent bacteria from sticking to urinary tract cells.

Taking calcium supplements or drinking alkaline water will not change the pH of your blood. If you hear someone say that your body is too acidic and you should use their product to make it more alkaline, you would be wise not to believe anything else the person tells you.


Dr. Mirkin, who practices medicine in Kensington, Maryland, is board-certified in four specialties: allergy and immunology; sports medicine; pediatrics; and pediatric immunology. He has served as a teaching fellow at Johns Hopkins Medical School, Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, and Associate Clinical Professor in Pediatrics at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He has written 16 books on sportsmedicine, weight control, and low-fat eating. His Web site offers broadcasts and reports on thousands of topics. He also offers a free weekly e-mail newsletter.

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Tuesday, October 04, 2011

为什么有的人常有肌肉跳动感?
(赵金香宗师)

久病阴虚之人,肌肉常常会跳动。

《内经》所说:“筋惕肉胭”是因为阴虚阳无所归之理,也即是真气不能归元的意思。阴虚气不归元,游行于外,所以,阴血太虚的人,全身都会跳动,哪个部位跳动得多,是由患者的阴虚程度不同情况决定的,显示在手足十二经和奇经八脉的经络上,亦有轻重多少的区别。如腰部特多,显然是带脉上的病。对于肌肉跳动,可采用“双回气”导引或按摩的方法治疗,也可配合药物治疗,方能彻底解决。

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Saturday, October 01, 2011

Eat raw ginger to ease the pain of aching muscles

Ginger could help muscle pain caused by exercise.

A new study shows taking a small amount of the spice every day reduces the strain on muscles after a workout.

Ginger has long been used as a remedy for nausea, but recent research has suggested it has other powerful properties.

One lab study showed powdered ginger could kill ovarian cancer cells.

In the latest experiments, American scientists gave participants 2g of raw ginger, or a similar amount of heat-treated ginger as some evidence shows heat treatment boosts the spice's potency for 11 days.

A third group was given a placebo. They were then put through a series of testing arm exercises.

The results, published in the Journal of Pain, showed that 24 hours after exercise, pain levels in the raw ginger-eating group were 25 per cent lower than those on the placebo.

And in the heat-treated group, pain levels were 23 per cent lower. Researchers say this supports anecdotal evidence that ginger has a pain-killing effect.


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1317712/Eat-raw-ginger-ease-pain-aching-muscles.html#ixzz1ZUG5tV3k