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Basic
concepts of the Chow Integrated Healing System for initial
practice are:
- Get
at least eight hugs a day
- Get
at least three Belly-Aching-Laughs-A-Day
- Maintain
a positive mental attitude
- Maintain
proper posture and breathe with the diaphragm
- Meditate
daily
- Good
nutrition, supplements, and perhaps herbs
- Practice
the Chow Qigong exercises
- Be
at peace with yourself and others
- Live
the Qi energy concept
- Give
and receive lots of love
From
chapter five of "Miracle
Healing from China... Qigong"
This
man had difficulty walking and could not raise his leg. After
2 minutes of Qigong while on stage in front of 150 people, he
was able to raise it and walked better.
Dr.
Chow uses a versatile concept called the Chow Integrated
Healing system, a blend of modern Western practices, ancient
Eastern healing arts and Chow's own health principles linking
the body, mind and spirit. While Western medicine has made
great advances treating critical illnesses and infections,
many feel that Eastern medicine is having more success with
chronic, degenerative diseases, addictive behaviors and
stress-related conditions. The Chow System helps people
achieve optimal health; Dr. Chow believes that the minds and
positive attitudes of her clients are the keys to good
health. "Giving individuals the power to determine
and manage their own health and destinies is the secret of
true healing," she explains. "Their minds and bodies are the
ultimate powerful instruments for self healing".
The
Chow System integrates acupuncture and acupressure, physical
and mental exercises (stretching, deep breathing and
meditation, dance and aerobics, Tai Chi Chuan and
Qigong), herbal
medicine, massage and body work, visualization,
positive thinking, touch therapy, counseling and other
techniques. Dr. Chow, a former modeling instructor, Chinese chef and
competitive dancer and recreational athlete, has
also blended principles of posture, nutrition and movement
into her healing system.
The Chow Integrated Healing System
(The Chow System) is a pragmatic system that combines modern Western
health practices, ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Dr. Chow's
original concepts of a total integrated approach to health of the body,
mind, and spirit. Qigong is the basic underlying component of The Chow
System based on the classic Chinese theory that a powerful energy
system exists in the body, and that energy (qi) flows through known
energy pathways. The pathways are referred to as channels, or
meridians. The qi system is as direct as the respiratory and nervous
systems. If qi patterns are disrupted by emotional distress,
environmental exposures, or any number of factors, a person becomes
susceptible to disease. When this disruption of energy is rebalanced,
health is restored.
Complete
write up on Chow Qigong's Philosophies and Concepts
For
more information of clinical treatment click here.
Resources
available:
Book:
"Miracle
Healing From China... Qigong" by
Charles T. McGee, M.D. and Qigong Grandmaster Effie Poy Yew Chow, Ph.D.
Price: US$15.95 plus shipping and handling. Available at
bookstores or at the address below.
Audio
and Videotapes:
Chow
Integrated Healing System Meditation Audio Tape
"Silver Thread Laws of the Five Elements Meditation"
Introductory explanation of the meditation followed
by a forty minute meditation led by Grandmaster Chow. Price:
US $15.00 plus $3.50 shipping
Chow
Integrated Healing System , volume 1 - Qigong Exercises
(videotape & DVD). A 90-minute video where Dr. Chow
demonstrates the four warm-up exercises and the Precious
Eight exercises. Viewers are introduced to the fundamentals
of Chow Qigong and are shown many valuable techniques that can
be utilized immediately. The Chow Qigong Integrated Healing
System is an easy to learn yet powerful and comprehensive
program designed to heal the body, mind and spirit. More than
an exercise routine this system affects the whole of your
life. With practice people have experienced self
healing from chronic diseases, increased energy levels,
improved performance and a boost to their immune system. .
Price: US$39.95 plus shipping & handling.
Chow
Integrated Healing System, volume 2 - Qi Pressure (Video & DVD).
This is an important component of the Chow Qigong Integrated Healing
System. Viewers will get an introduction to the Traditional
Chinese Medicine concept of the jing luo meridian
system "energy channels" and learn many points that can be
used to alleviate ailments or to boost your overall
energy level. Price US$29.95 plus shipping &
handling. This is a 40 minute tape available from
the addresses below.
Both videos or DVDs for US$ 59.95
All
the above products can be ordered from:
TC/Media, telephone (1-800-TAI CHEE)
or
The
East West Academy of Healing Arts
117 Topaz Way
San Francisco, CA 94131
Telephone: (415) 285-9400; Fax: (415)647-5745
e-mail: eastwestqi@aol.com
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