ACUPUNCTURE WELLNESS SERIES
What the heck is Qi anyway?
We have all heard of “Qi” (pronounced “CHee”), but unless you have an
understanding of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) or martial arts, like Tai Chi,
Qi Gong, etc, most of us don’t have a clue what Qi is!
Qi is Energy! Qi is Universal! Qi embraces all manifestations of Energy and
Perceptual Reality!
In its most dense form Qi IS the material world. It is the Earth, our bodies, the
mountains and oceans. You can think of all Form as being “condensed” Qi.
Qi is also immaterial. Light, electricity, movement (wind), nerve impulses,
emotion and thought are also Qi!
In the body, Qi is described by its function.
Parental Qi= yuan qi, is what we inherit from our parents and ancestors. It is our
genealogy.
Pectoral Qi = zong qi, we get thru breathing and is stored in our chest, nourishing
our heart and lungs.
Nutritional Qi = ying qi, is the nutrients we get from food as well as the ability to
absorb and use those nutrients. It circulates thru the body nourishing the cells
and issues.
Defensive Qi = wei qi, also circulates thru the body and along the surface
protecting the body from external pathogens like colds and flu. It is our immune
system.
So, what does this mean?
Acupuncture affects and balances all forms of Qi in the body! It is based on the
very simple principle:
Any system that is in harmony tends toward health, well being, and sustainability.
Any system in disharmony tends toward illness, disease, suffering and ultimately
collapse.
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So, come in and let’s balance your qi for health and well being, and FEEL GREAT!!
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