Healthy Tips During “Grain Full (小满) ” – Part Of The 24 Solar Terms

by | May 22, 2018 | Cultural Events, Eastern Medicine, Healthy Living

In Chinese Astrology, an important kind of calendar is what’s known as the the “24 solar terms”. This indicates changes of weather and different periods of the seasons, guiding farmers in their agricultural production. Common people also follow the calendar to watch out for changes in the weather and live healthier lives.

Part of the twenty-four solar terms embody natural phenomena listed here:

  • Insects Awaken
  • Pure Brightness
  • Grain Full and
  • Grain in Ear

May 21st marks the beginning of “Grain Full ( 小满 )” – a time when grains are getting plump but not quite ripe yet.

In this spirit, we would like to give you a series of tips for healthy living during this phase!

 

What do you need to do?

1. Please keep warm – the temperature during this time will fluctuate greatly between day and night.

2. Open the window during the daytime to let the air coming in and close the window right before you go to sleep.

3. Wear socks while sleeping to preserve the Yang.

 

What to eat?

Avoid eating too much raw and cold food.

 

And what you should watch out?

Be careful of mood swings that might cause hypertension and cardiovascular symptoms.

* You can ask Dr. Wu for individualized dietary items based on his checking your Qi through your pulse.

Upcoming Qi Gong Class: 9 Palaces Microcosmic Orbit Qi Gong

by | Feb 20, 2018 | Cultural Events, Healthy Living

9 PALACES MICROCOSMIC ORBIT QI GONG
Taught by Taoist Master & Physician
Dr. BaoLin Wu, OMD., L.Ac

March 18, 2018 (11am – 6pm)

Cost: $470
Location: Beijing Chinese Medical Center
1930 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
*UPDATE*
We still have room for Dr. Wu’s Qi Gong class and all attending students will be given a FREE Heavenly Hound Amulet. This necklace is meant to provide best wishes to to your health, employment and finances as well as keeping you safe from illness or controversies.

The 9 PALACES QI GONG practice represents one of the highest achievements of the ancient Chinese Taoist tradition of Qi Gong. It is an extremely powerful form of breathing, movement and meditation which draws yang energy from the Sun and opens communication with the universe. Qi (chi) is life-force energy, which not only flows through the human body but through all of nature. While practicing 9 PALACES QI GONG, you allow sunlight and Qi in the air to recharge the body like a battery.

9 PALACES QI GONG is a powerful and effective way to increase your energy, manage stress, strengthen the immune system and maintain optimum health. Daily practice brings a calm, relaxed state of well-being and promotes the following:

qi-gong-benefits

Dr. Baolin Wu is a Taoist Master from the White Cloud Monastery in Beijing, which for almost a thousand years has been one of the most respected centers in China for the study and practice of Taoist philosophy and medicine. While Dr. W is a recognized authority on Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and Chinese herbal science, what truly sets him apart is his advanced expertise in Qi Gong.

For More Information: Contact Us on our website.

Dr. Wu’s Qigong course begins by introducing the prospects of all the 12 Chinese Symbolic Animals and among them, the Year of the Dog is the *only* year that changes the financial prospects of individuals and families. To earn more money in the Year of the Dog within the cycle of sixty years, you need to stick to the constant training of Qigong. Call us to sign up now!