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Jin Huang Gao (Golden Ointment) is a unique and very adaptable herbal formula for external use. It has many applications including treating trauma, infected wounds and various kinds of boils and sores.
Current research has introduced other perspectives on both the causes and consequences of inflammation, including more global perspectives. The previous articles on inflammation focused largely on inflammation due to traumatic injury to soft tissue: Inflammation
This is Part 2 of an article on Inflammation by Tom Bisio. Read Part 1 at the link below. What is Inflammation? In Inflammation Part 1: Inflammation, Joint Injuries & Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, the dangers of
A recent Canadian study offers important clue to why some back pain becomes chronic. The study suggests that taking anti-inflammatory drugs for acute pain inhibits healing, while also indicating that inflammation is the key to
Two questions I have received many times in the last year are: Exactly what is Zang Fu Tui Na? Is Zang Fu Tui Na the same as Visceral Manipulation or Chi Nei Tsang? Answering these
Zang Fu Tui Na is a unique approach to the practice of Chinese Medicine offering a direct, hands-on method of diagnosing organ imbalances, while simultaneously eliciting effective, immediate and profound changes in the body. This
We are excited to announce that after over a year’s hiatus we are once again offering our Traditional Tui Na Program beginning March 2022. We have reorganized the class and added an extra day
If you think Dim Mak or Dan Xue strikes are merely the stuff of legend or kung fu movies, think again. Over-aggressive massage to points on the Pericardium and Heart Meridians can cause symptoms resembling
Recently I received an interesting question in relation to Kidney Breathing (deep abdominal breathing) that I think is worth discussing: When I teach Qi Gong, and talk about kidney or abdominal breathing, I am often
In this article we will address two common questions that have come up recently since we launched our online programs on Daoist health and meditation. What is the difference between Dao Yin, Daoist Yoga and
Recently in treating two cases of Covid with herbal formulae and Qi Gong, I not only gained a much greater appreciation for the efficacy of two herbs (Da Huang and Chai Hu), and some of
Contents1 Yoga Stretching Oil 2 Creating & Testing the Oil 3 Using Yoga Stretching Oil4 Ingredients5 “Stretching”& Yoga Stretching Oil Yoga Stretching Oil Flexibility combined with strength is part of the equation that allows us
Contents1 Wind in Chinese Medicine by Tom Bisio2 Characteristics of Wind3 Reflections on the Interrelationship of Wind, Heat & Cold4 The Six Qi as both External and Internal Disease Manifestations5 Latent Pathogens6 Bi Syndromes7 Zhong
In my kung-fu teacher’s clinic there was always a pot of herbs ready to be heated at a moment’s notice. Often as we treated one patient, another would be sitting with his hand or foot
Contents1 Seasonal Energy2 Wind (Feng)3 Characteristics of Wind Diseases4 Latent or Lurking Wind5 Meteorological Factors that Impact Health Seasonal Energy Each of the seasons has a characteristic energy with its own characteristic climate. Spring is
Metal Element Students of Traditional Chinese medicine and internal martial arts often have questions about the Metal Element. Why is the Metal Element confusing? One problem is that the associations attributed to Metal often don’t
In Treating Overstretched Ligaments & Tendons with Chinese Medicine Part 1, we discussed the use of Liniments, Soaks, and Gao (Poultices) in treating these kinds of injuries. Continuing our multi-modality approach to treatment, this article
Post-Acute Stage 2 Injuries If your injury was treated correctly when it first happened, there may be no Stage 2 symptoms and you can quickly return to your normal activities. However, if the injury
In Treating Overstretched Ligaments & Tendons with Chinese Medicine Part 1 and Part 2, we discussed the use of Liniments, Soaks, Gao (Poultices), moxibustion and exercise in treating these kinds of injuries. Continuing our multi-modality
Rigorous physical training can lead to chronic injuries which can affect performance or curtail training altogether. One chronic injury that can be particularly frustrating and debilitating is tendonitis. While tendonitis can be caused by a
Gong Fu Sports Medicine: Treating the Low Back, Hip & Lower Limb with Tom Bisio Learn Tom’s unique approach to treatment with multi-modalities including acupuncture, tui na, cupping, guasha and external application of herbs. This
The Impact of Internal Arts on Clinical Practice I entered my 20th year of clinical practice in 2018 and I have been reflecting on the journey. I have considered what I would say to myself as
This intensive seminar is based on Tom Bisio’s popular book, A Tooth From the Tiger’s Mouth. Students directly experience the power and effectiveness of Chinese Medicine by learning sophisticated multi-modality methods of treating and rehabilitating
The 2nd bi-annual IAI Xing Yi/Ba Gua Summer Retreat was incredible, even more empowering and exciting than our first retreat – more participants, more instructors and heartfelt transmission of the energetic, martial and medical aspects
Muscle injuries are very common complaints in orthopedic practice, occurring both among athletes and among non-athletes. We regularly read about top athletes in almost any sport who are sidelined for weeks due to a strained,
For the the sports enthusiast or workout addict, a diagnosis of arthritis can be devastating. Although the term “arthritis” is often employed incorrectly and is frequently misdiagnosed, to most people it is synonymous with
The Tooth From the Tiger’s Mouth Product Line for sports and orthopedic injuries created by Tom Bisio in association with Kamwo Meridian Herbs launched on May 31, 2019. These incredibly effective formulas based on the
This class was postponed due to covid Zang Fu Tui Na is a unique approach to the practice of Chinese Medicine offering a direct, hands-on method of diagnosing organ imbalances, while simultaneously eliciting
Dr. Vince Black: Master of Martial Arts and Chinese Medicine by Tom Bisio Dr. Vince Black was an amazing martial artist who developed and influenced several generations of outstanding martial arts and Chinese medicine practitioners.
Tremendous thanks to Juan Luis Cadenas de Llano Bajo for translating Tom Bisio’s 6-part article series on Tendon Strength, Fascia and the Internal Martial Arts into Spanish. We include the first part in Spanish here,
Questions The fascial studies cited within this series of articles are quite fascinating and informative, however they raise as many questions as they answer,
Contents1 Acupuncture2 Tui Na and External Herbal Therapy3 Fascia And “Tissue Memory”4 Stretching During the publication of the first four parts of this series of articles on fascia, several people wrote to me asking about
Contents1 Principles of Training the Fascia2 Training the Fascia In Xing Yi Quan and Ba Gua Zhang3 The “Ninja Principle”4 Fascia as a Sensory Organ The connection between traditional Chinese ideas about the Sinew channels
Contents1 Fluids & Fascia2 Hydration?3 Fascial Receptivity and Plasticity 4 Pandiculation The connection between traditional Chinese ideas about the Sinew Channels and tendon strength and power and recent discoveries about fascia and its relation to
The connection between traditional Chinese ideas about the Sinew channels and tendon strength and power, and recent discoveries about fascia and its relation to health and fitness are fascinating. This series of four articles explores
This Rehabilitative Knee exercise is attributed to the famous Qi Gong and Xing Yi practitioner Dr. Ma Li Tang. It can be used to preserve the health of the knees or as a rehabilitative exercise
An interesting Chinese medicine herbal soak for complications occurring after a bone fracture.
Pediatric medicine in China follows a few basic principles, based on children’s constitutions. The digestion is weak so it is easy for food to become stagnant. Improper diet can easily affect their health. Because children
Tendon soup is a common-sense healing recipe that many of us have forgotten about with the rise of modern medicine. Eating tendon soup or tendon broth several times a week can help ligament and tendon
This herbal soak is a traditional Shaolin Herbal treatment formula for bruising and pain due to grappling. The formula contains exterior releasing herbs that work at the superficial layers of the body, as well as
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Hai Tong Pi is a very effective soak for treating chronic obstruction (Bi) in the lower back and limbs. It can be used as a compress or a soak/fumigation for sports injuries or in the
Injuries to the tendons and ligaments, what Chinese medicine collectively refers to as the sinews, can be difficult and slow to heal. For the martial artist and athlete these kind of injuries can be frustrating
This article is in response to several requests I have received from grapplers who are interested in preventing and treating common grappling injuries. In the 25+ years I ran a Chinese medicine clinic specializing in
by NYIA Instructor Adam Wasserman L.Ac. This article is the first in a series of articles that focus on the processes of making medicine. It’s easy to walk into a pharmacy in Chinatown and walk
Catherine Despeux is one France’s great Daoist scholars. Unfortunately many of her translations and essays are only available in French. In her introduction to a a Treatise on Daoist Alchemy and Physiology by Zhao Bichen
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New York Internal Arts presents 2016-2017 Schedule New Classes in Practical Chinese Medicine with Tom Bisio We are excited to announce a new concept in teaching traditional Chinese medicine. For many people, Chinese medicine seems
This important health study shows the profound effects of Ba Gua Zhang practice in preserving health in the elderly. Conducted by the Beijing Ba Gua Zhang Association in 1990, the study reviewed the effects of
Martial arts practitioners often use Longevity Tonics, or training formulas and herbal tonics, that help replenish vital energies often over-taxed through hard training. These kinds of tonics aid the body in replenishing qi, blood and
Die Da Wan (“Trauma Pills” or “Hit Pills”) are an important tool in treating traumatic injury. The application of Trauma Pills as a treatment modality is very specific, yet like many tools in Chinese medicine
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A number of readers of A Tooth from the Tiger’s Mouth, have commented on the unusual ingredients in herbal formulas or the difficulty in obtaining key herbs. While substitutions are sometimes possible in herbal formulae, key
One way of modifying Chinese formulas is to add guide herbs (envoy herbs) which convey the action of the herbal ingredients to the desired area. In this article we will discuss the use of guide
This is Part 4 of a series of articles detailing the 21 Things Every Internal Martial Artist Should Know about Chinese Medicine, by Tom Bisio. Virtually everything in the Chinese internal martial arts is congruent with
This is Part 3 of a series of articles detailing the 21 Things Every Internal Martial Artist Should Know about Chinese Medicine, by Tom Bisio. Virtually everything in the Chinese internal martial arts is congruent with
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This is Part 2 of a series of articles detailing the 21 Things Every Internal Martial Artist Should Know about Chinese Medicine, by Tom Bisio. More than one senior master in Beijing has told me:
This is Part 1 of a series of articles detailing the 21 Things Every Internal Martial Artist Should Know about Chinese Medicine, by Tom Bisio. Virtually everything in the Chinese internal martial arts is congruent
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A basic knowledge of acupuncture points (acu-points) is an invaluable tool for the martial artist. If you are interested in learning about acupuncture points start with the 20 Acu-points every practitioner of the internal martial
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A basic knowledge of acupuncture points (acu-points) is an invaluable tool for the martial artist. If you are interested in learning about acupuncture points, start with the 20 acu-points every practitioner of the internal martial
Many styles of Chinese martial arts contain Wooden Dummy exercises, in which blocks and strikes are practiced using a dummy with wooden arms, and Seven Star exercises, in which two practitioners bang forearms together, in
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Eagle Claw Hand Strengthening Liniment is a traditional formula for training the seizing power of the hands in Eagle Claw Gong Fu and Qin Na (capturing and seizing techniques). This description might lead one to
The Texting Disease: What is Forward Head Syndrome? by Tom Bisio (photos by Valerie Ghent) French version of the article by Atelier Qiétude. A few years ago I was sitting at the computer working on
This is Part 2 of a 2-part article on Vital Point Striking. Read Part 1 HERE. Simultaneous with the development of the lethal techniques discussed in Part I of Vital Point Striking, were the creation
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Vital points are not a myth. The secret knowledge of vital points has been known for 2,500 years. Bian Que, a legendary physician from China’s Spring and Autumn Period (around 500 BC), was a traveling
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Ma Dan Yang was a practitioner of Daoism in the 12th century. As a young man he developed great skill in acupuncture and moxibustion (Zhen Jiu 针灸). He left behind an ode to 12 miraculous
The Cheezheng Pain Relieving Plaster is a very effective pre-prepared stick-on plaster (Gao) that can be used for a wide variety of injuries, including fractures, bruises, pulled muscles, sprains and other soft tissue injuries.
Ma Dan Yang was a practitioner of Daoism in the 12th century. As a young man he developed great skill in acupuncture and moxibustion (Zhen Jiu 针灸). He left behind an ode to 12 miraculous
Ma Dan Yang was a practitioner of Daoism in the 12th century. As a young man he developed great skill in acupuncture and moxibustion (Zhen Jiu 针灸). He left behind an ode to 12 miraculous
Burns can be a nasty business. However Chinese medicine has a very effective answer for burns: Ching Wan Hung Burn Ointment
Ma Dan-Yang was a practitioner of Daoism in the 12th century. As a young man he developed great skill in acupuncture and moxibustion (Zhen Jiu 针灸). He left behind an ode to 12 miraculous acu-points,
The Phoenix Stretch is a great exercise for low back pain due to tight low back muscles and hamstrings. A classic martial art exercise, the Phoenix Stretch promotes flexibility and correct body alignment. For generations,
Ma Dan-Yang was a practitioner of Daoism in the 12th century. As a young man he developed great skill in acupuncture and moxibustion (Zhen Jiu 针灸). He left behind an ode to 12 miraculous acu-points,
Ma Dan Yang was a practitioner of Daoism in the 12th century. As a young man he developed great skill in acupuncture and moxibustion (Zhen Jiu 针灸). He left behind an ode to 12 miraculous
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Here are two Chinese herbal soaks for soft tissue and bone injuries that illustrate the traditional use of guide herbs. The guide herbs here are employed externally to maximize the effectiveness of the prescription. These
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These traditional exercises are used by Ba Gua and Xing Yi practitioners to develop torsional power that is connected directly to the spine and legs, forming the basis of the so-called “silk reeling energy.” The
In Chinese medicine, one of the “secrets” of healing broken bones is to drink Bone Broth during the healing process. Most Chinese people know this and do not need a doctor to prescribe bone broth.
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Cooking Chinese herbs can be confusing, especially as different formulas are sometimes cooked in different ways. However, in general, Die Da (injury) formulas often use the same cooking procedures, so the instructions that follow on
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by NYIA Instructor Marcus DeGrazia L.Ac Introduction Six years ago, when I started my studies in Acupuncture, I also began to study Qi Gong and Ba Gu Zhang. For this reason, my understanding and practice
The Yi Jin Jing (Sinew Transforming Classic) is one of the oldest recorded qi gong sets, dating back 2000 years. Diagrams of the exercises were found in the Mawang Dui Tombs and have been written
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The Five Element Qi Gong set is composed of 9 simple exercises based on the Five Element theory of Chinese medicine. These exercises are simple, yet profound, making them an ideal set of exercises for
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The xing yi nei gong is a series of sixteen health and longevity exercises created by Wang Ji Wu, a famous martial artist and doctor of Chinese medicine. Wang, who lived to be over 100
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Essential Anatomy for Healing and Martial Arts Students of the internal arts and participants in the Tui Na classes who don’t have an acupuncture background often ask if I know of a good basic book
Just back from Teaching in France. Mohammed Saiah and Emmanuel Potevin organized Zheng Gu Tui Na (ZGTN) Level 3 seminar which was held at the Maison du Tai Ji in Bagnolet. Teaching the Paris group
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Combing therapy is an ancient method of health care that can be practiced by anyone to improve their health. In the Sui Dynasty, physicians discovered that the simple act of hair combing produced beneficial results, including brighter hair, less hair loss and a reduction in headaches and improved sleep. Combing the scalp regulates the meridians and acupoints on the head, thereby harmonizing the functioning of the internal organs. Combing Therapy is really an extension of Tui Na (Chinese medical massage) and self-care therapies often characterized as Dao Yin (guiding/leading or guiding/pulling), or Yang Shen (nourishing life) techniques.
From Essentials of Xing Yi Quan by Wang Li with Li Gui Chang and Chen Cheng Fu Translated by Huang Guo-Qi and edited by Tom Bisio Dong Xiu Sheng (1882-1939), also known as Dong Jun, was
These traditional exercises are used by Ba Gua and Xing Yi practitioners to develop torsional power that is connected directly to the spine and legs, forming the basis of the so-called “silk reeling energy.” The
Qi Gong and Nei Gong are terms used today to describe a category of exercises originally referred to as yang sheng, “life nourishing” exercises. Although records of Qi Gong exercises date back to the Han
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