The Body in Balance: Qigong Healing at Any Age with Energy, Breath, Movement, and 50 Nourishing Recipes

by Editors Of Prevention Magazine, Master Faxiang Hou

Overview

Unlock connection with your body and harness the power of self-healing.

A fifth-generation practitioner of medical qigong, Master FaXiang Hou has dedicated a lifetime of study to women’s health. Qigong is the traditional Chinese practice of low-impact body movement based on the ancient theory that the beneficial flow of energy—or “qi”—through the body restores vitality and regulates the functions of the mind, body, and breath. Drawing on centuries-old knowledge, the practice protects against disease and other complications that arise when the meridians through which energy flows are blocked.

Qigong has had spectacular results in patients, eliminating the need for medication and surgery that Western doctors often recommend for concerns that are simply part of the natural stages of a woman’s life. 

This guide contains qigong exercises with photo instructions, as well as mindful breathing techniques, acupressure, herbal remedies, a seasonal fasting plan, and 50 delicious healing recipes, including Ma Po Tofu and Lotus Root and Asian Pear Stir-Fry. Master Hou teaches women at any stage in their lives how to manage their internal energy, awaken their own powers of self-healing, and gain insight into the deep connections within their bodies. Women seeking in natural solutions to sleeping soundly, strengthening the immune system, thriving during childbearing years, taking menopause in stride, and achieving overall wellness in their lives will find answers here.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781635651737
Publisher:	Harmony/Rodale
Publication date:	09/25/2018
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Prevention magazine delivers trusted, authoritative information, breaking news, and authentic lifestyle advice that inspires, challenges, and leads readers to love their whole life.

FaXiang Hou is a healer who uses acupressure, acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and qigong in his practice. He is founder and director of the QiGong Research Society based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, an organization dedicated to preserving the ancient, natural tradition of qigong through education and training.

Janet Bukovinsky Teacher, formerly an editor at Food & Wine and Philadelphia magazine, is a journalist, cookbook editor, and former restaurant critic.

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Table of Contents

Introduction: My Family Tradition of Healing 1

1 Find Your Vital Energy

An Introduction to Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine 11

2 From Girlhood to Menopause and Beyond

Qigong Healing at Every Stage of Life 37

3 Natural Paths to Good Health

How Qigong and Herbal Remedies Can Make a Difference in Your Life 77

4 A Different Way to Exercise

Internal Qigong and the Power of Moving Meditation 102

5 Water, Water … and More Water

Seasonal Fasting for Health and Longevity 140

6 Simplify Your Diet, Heal Your Body

Qigong and Nutrition 162

7 Feed Your QI

50 Simple Recipes for Energy and Balance 207

Conclusion 287

Acknowledgements 289

Index 291