Chinese medicine

Inspiration from a Green Spiky Thing (Talisman)

by Carl Balingit on February 9, 2012

in Chinese Medicine, Inspiration

A picture of old Chinese coins triggered my historical fascination. After being pulled further in, it hit me. These coins, evidenced by my exhilaration and racing heart, are a source of inspiration for me and my work…

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Health Comes Naturally

by Carl Balingit on November 12, 2011

in Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Spirituality

I recently came across a great website at emptymindfilms.com. It offers quality documentaries on masters in the art of “faith, health and wellness, or the martial arts” that can be streamed online.

Of course, one of their videos truly piqued my interest. It’s called “A Natural Way,” featuring the traditional medicine of India, Tibet and China. Its main topic is Traditional Chinese Medicine (!), and you can watch the preview here…

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Kombucha — It’s Not a Wedding Dance

by Carl Balingit on April 18, 2011

in Chinese Medicine, Nutrition

Kombucha is fermented tea, containing yeast and bacteria. It is a probiotic that helps balance the flora in our gut and aids digestion. So, it is considered a qi tonic because it helps in the production of postnatal qi.

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Yin/Yang and the Art of Napping

by Carl Balingit on October 28, 2010

in Lifestyle

Napping is healthy because it tailors our activity in accordance with our energy level, which tends to fluctuate throughout the day. This natural ebb and flow of energy defines what is called our circadian rhythm. And napping helps synchronize us with it.

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