Organizations and Recommended Web Sites.......

 

• National Qijong Association

• World Tai Chi Day

• Omega Institute offers workshops and retreats covering many types of holistic and meditative arts

• Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health another good resource for workshops and retreats

• Yang-Sheng.com: an E-magazine and network for all Qigong, Tai Chi, Yoga, Reiki, mindfulness, and meditation practitioners, health seekers, and spiritual cultivators.

• Natural Awakenings, Greater Lehigh Valley edition is a great place to find area resources and a full calendar of events.

• The Taoist Study Group of the Lehigh Valley gathers to read and discuss a verse of the Tao Te Ching, the classic text by Lao Tsu, from 3 or 4 different translations, as well as relevant articles or Taoist stories. We seek to gain insight about Taoist thought and, ultimately, to make positive changes in our lives by living in harmony with the Tao. In addition to our monthly study meetings, we get together informally to explore related topics such as Taoist poetry and art, Qigong healing and acupuncture, feng shui in landscape design, Taoist nature meditation and mindful hiking. Our meetings are held once a month on a Saturday morning at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Bethlehem. If you are interested in joining us, you may contact Nancy at peas2u2@verizon.net for more information.

 

Health and Nutrition....

 

• T. Colin Campbell Foundation.: author of The China Study, and a leading researcher in diet and disease

• A Happy Healthy Long Life: a medical librarian's blog referencing current research about health and longevity

• The ToDo Institute: my favorite resource for mental health

• Dr. Fuhrman: my nutrition guru

 

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Lehigh Valley Acupuncturist

• Heather Shoup: Acupuncture for Wellness

• Laura Eastman

• Lisa Baas,

 

Book recommendations, in no particular order......

 

• Tai Chi as a Path of Wisdom by Linda Lehrhaupt

• The Way of QiGong by Ken Cohen

• Inside Tai Chi, Exploring Tai Chi, and Tai Chi Connections all by John Loupos

• The Healing Promise of Qi by Roger Jahnke

• Zen in the Martial Arts by Joe Hyams

• Kodo Ancient Ways by Kensho Furuya

• The Idiot's Guide to Tai Chi by Bill Douglas

• The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi

• For those of you who are interested in applying taoist philosophy to the caretaking role - The Caregiver's Tao Te Ching by William and Nancy Martin.

 

Journal and web-based articles......

 

on the benefits of exercise:

 

• Reynolds, Gretchen. "How exercise benefits the brain". New York Times, Nov 30, 2011.

• Reynolds, Gretchen. "Aging well through exercise". New York Times, Nov 9, 2011.

• United Daily News, Taipei. "Life-Nurturing regimen: as revealed by a centenarian, 101 years old." Yang-sheng.com, Sep 16, 2011.

 

on qigong and tai chi

• ​http://nutritionstudies.org/love-liver-lessons-chinese-medicine-tcm/

• https://taiji-forum.com/qigong-chi-kung/qigong-overview/

• https://taiji-forum.com/tai-chi-taiji/aspects-of-tai-chi/tai-chi-yin-yang-interaction/

• https://taiji-forum.com/tai-chi-taiji/health/tai-chi-and-falls-prevention/

• http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/sword-fighting-meenakshi-raghavan_us_5825f6a4e4b060adb56e17b3

• Eight Pieces of Brocade

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27676270

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/26015074/

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27807532

• Bastyr University. "High-Tech Imaging Peers Into Qigong Healer's Brain.".. Bastyr University, June 14, 2012.

• Chen, Kevin. "Understanding variations of Qigong exercises from TCM Theories." n.d.

• Eisen, Martin. "Qigong and the lymphatic system." Yang-sheng.com , November 15, 2011.

• Eisen, Martin. "Scientific Qi Exploration-Meridians and Organs. Yin Organs." Yang-sheng.com December 20, 2011.

• Love, George Xavier. "The purpose of medical qigong is to balance yin and yang." Yang-sheng.com, November 15, 2011.

• Qigong Institute. Epigenetics, Psychoneuroimmunology, and Qigong. Qigong Institute, n.d.

• University of Sydney. "Qigong helps cancer patients".. Science Alert, May 27, 2011.

 

• Borreson, Eric. "Plateaus in learning Taiji.". Yang-sheng.com, Dec. 5, 2012.

• Brown, Nell Porter. "Easing ills through Tai Chi." Harvard Magazine, January-February 2010.

• Carrero, Milton D. "Alive and in the moment: ancient discipline of Tai Chi can help boost your energy and balance." Morning Call, Sept 19, 2011.

• Examiner.com. "New scientific study links Tai Chi to anti-aging and longevity;Examiner.com, May 28, 2014.

• Formica, Michael J. The physical and psychological benefits of T'ai Chi Ch'uan." Psychology Today, Aug. 13, 2010.

• Hendrick, Bill. "Tai Chi benefits heart patients: Tai Chi exercise improves mood and health of heart failure patients." WebMD Health News, April 25, 2011.

• Huffington Post. "Tai Chi May Enable COPD Patients To Exercise More: Study." Huffington Post, August 13, 2012.

• Li, Violet. "Tai Chi: increasing the size of the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's Disease." Yang-Shen.com, December 5, 2012.

• Mortimer, Dr. James. Tai Chi increases brain, benefits cognition in randomized controlled trial of Chinese elderly.". EurekAlert, June 19, 2012.

• National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. "Quality of life and safety of Tai Chi and Green Tea Extracts in Postmenopausal Women." December 9, 2010.

• Neighmond, Patti. Tai Chi may help Parkinson's patients regain balance." National Public Radio, Feb. 09, 2012.

• Stabiner, Karen. "New advice on preventing falls,"New York Times, Feb 17, 2011.

• Tai Chi exercise may reduce falls in adult stroke survivors." Science Daily, Feb 6, 2013.

• United Daily News, Taipei. "Life-nurturing regimen: as revealed by a centenarian, 101 years old." Yang-shen.com, Sept. 6, 2011.

• Nagel, Dr. Denise. "Health benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong, "Huffington Post, Aug. 20, 2015.

• Conger, Krista. "Tai Chi master studied for power to control body, " Stanford Medicine News Center.

 

Podcasts and Videos:

 

• "A podcast from Men's Health Radio penned by student Peter Moore.

• Tai Chi at Steel Fitness

 

and points to ponder:

 

• Carerro, Milton D. "One vital organ: Heart is more than a pump", Morning Call, Feb 12, 2011.

 

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