Many people consider Qigong as a very mysterious way to work out. What is Qigong? What are the benefits qigong? Qigong is a self-healing art that combines gentle movements and meditation. Imagery is applied to enhance the body and mind link and assist healing. It is an art using breathing techniques, soft movements and meditation to cleanse, strengthen and circulate the chi energy. Regular practice can prevent and handle disease, reduce stress, establish balance and integrate mind, body and spir...

One of the most common illness that affect people from all ages is asthma. It basically directs the air passages which are responsible for the intake of oxygen to and from the lungs. When asthma attacks, the inside walls of these airways become swollen, thus making it hard for an individual to breathe. This inflammation is more likely caused by allergens and free-radicals that a person may have inhaled. The best way to fight asthma is to keep the body at the best condition with a powerful immune...

This article is written in response to some request from friends suffering from asthma and including a young friend and prolific writer here in Knoji. She had been long-time suffering from these allergies and never heard from her or never see her writings for awhile. Asthma is a life-time ailment and need a constant supervision of a professional physician.

Hydrotherapy requires the use of water for pain relief and treating discomforts. Hydrotherapy is synonymous with the term water therapy or water cure as it was originally commercialized by practitioners in the 19th century. This therapy promotes the increase of blood circulation including the white blood cells of the immune system. New studies reveal that hydrotherapy is beneficial to patients recovering from strokes and traumas and other injuries including connective tissue diseases. It also pr...

That is the basic premise of homeopathy: “that like cures like.” Homeopathy is a natural and holistic approach in healing a person using ultra-diluted doses of specific remedies, rather than simply annihilating a specific symptom using a band-aid solution. Unlike many health modalities, the example for homeopathy is one for individualization. No two individuals are the same, so just because two persons suffer from migraine or headaches, the homeopathic medicines provided for them maybe compl...

What is herbal therapy? There are hundreds of types of natural herbs used for health and therapeutic intentions. Herbal therapy composed by Chinese expert herbalist consists of ten types of herbs used in suitable proportions for each health condition. The exact formula and dosage of herbs as well as the duration of the treatment may vary according to the condition of the patient. Ancient Chinese medicine believes that prevention is better than cure. Chinese tonic elixir can improved the body’s...

What is energy healing? How does it work? What can it do for you? Energy healing depicts itself in the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual change in the person. These changes can be profound and detectable to everybody or they can be so subtle and only experienced by the individual making the changes. Departing from physical sickness to a state of recovery is a part of spiritual awakening. Seeking peace in emotional calmness is another aspect of change seen as an individual under goes thr...

It’s more fun in the Philippines – is the new ad phrase by the Philippine tourism. The Philippines comprises many majestic waterfalls that are great attraction to foreign tourists and locals alike. A meeting and bonding with Mother Nature such as waterfalls bring spectacular effects to everyone. Amazing sight-seeing of greens and the energetic effects of water relieves stress and fatigue from the pressures of life. Pure air is gained when one commune with these natural abode and outstanding ...

What is binge eating? How can one prevent binge eating disorder? What are alternative ways to stop binge eating? Binge eating is an eating disorder where a person is obliged or purposely overeats on a regular basis that usually takes place in private. Binge eaters usually consume large quantities of food over a short period of time even if they are not hungry. A feeling of guilt or dislike is usually felt after binge eating. Here are some alternative ways to stop binge eating.

What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is an ancient system of natural and medical healing from India. It comes from the combination of two words, ayur means “life” and veda means “science.” Ayurveda – the science of life is a holistic approach to health, healing and long-life. Ayurvedic system includes a wide range of modalities such as healthy diets, herbs, massage, exercises and yoga asanas, music therapy and aromatherapy, color therapy and meditation, astrology and among others.