What's in the Autumn 2025 Issue?

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Cardiovascular Health: A New Paradigm

Cardiovascular disease remains the world's leading killer, yet prevention is often overlooked. This article explores a new paradigm blending modern diagnostics with Medical Qigong and Naturopathic Medicine to address heart health at its roots. From stress reduction and inflammation control to key blood markers and mitochondrial support, it integrates ancient Chinese wisdom with cutting-edge science.
By Dr. Ted Cibik, ND, DMQ, Ph.D. 

The Mystical Treasures of The Ancient Lingbao Daoists

Explore the mystical history of the ancient Lingbao Daoist sect, founded in Jiangxi Province and known for its shamanic medicine, alchemy, and celestial scriptures. Blending early Daoist and Mahayana Buddhist teachings, Lingbao emphasized universal salvation, talismanic rituals, and inner alchemy as paths to immortality. Its integration of cosmic cosmology, ancestor rites, and spiritual transformation shaped modern Daoist practice. The piece examines the sect's sacred texts, rituals, and the enduring influence of its radiant "Numinous Treasure" teachings.
By Prof. Jerry Alan Johnson, Ph.D., D.T.C.M. 

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The Taiji-Qigong Way of Life: Beyond Exercise

This article explores taijiquan and qigong as more than exercise, presenting them as lifelong practices that cultivate balance, vitality, and inner calm. Rooted in Daoist, Confucian, and medical traditions, they integrate breath, movement, and intent to harmonize body and mind. Blending history, philosophy, and modern research, the piece highlights their healing benefits and cultural legacy, showing how these arts offer a path to wellness and self-cultivation at every stage of life, far beyond physical training. By Dr. Daniel Ming, Ph.D.  

The Cultural Heritage of Chinese Herbs: Living Medicine

Presenting nine iconic herbs as both remedies and living symbols of harmony between humanity and nature. From revered tonics like Ginseng and Reishi to allies such as Rehmannia and Bupleurum, it highlights their roles in sustaining balance, resilience, and longevity. Blending history, folklore, and modern insights, the piece shows how these herbs reflect a philosophy where medicine, food, and culture intertwine to nurture life across generations. Compiled by the staff at Qi Journal

Departments:

  • "The Traditional View of Weapon Mastery" by Steven Luo;
  • "Eating for Autumn: Nourishing Yin" by ChineseHealth.com;
  • "Ancient Chinese Medicine & Qigong Perspectives on Dreams" by Dr. Miguel A.V. Quiroz III;
  • "The Emperor's Dragon" by Susan Lee;
  • "Tibetan Qigong: The Subtle Winds of Healing" by Larry Cohn;
  • "The Yin & Yang of it All" by Stephen Rath;
  • "Mu Guiying: Legendary Heroine of China" by Dr. Carlos Mendoza, Ph.D.;
  • And news and tidbits.


We hope you enjoy this, our 139th consecutive issue of Qi Journal since 1991.

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