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		<title>Movement of Qi</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:26:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Dr. Kenneth Wang The harmonious functions of the organs and various types of Qi rely partly on correct direction of Qi movement. Qi has to flow in the right direction: exiting-entering and ascending-descending. Lungs Control respiration: inhale clear air Qi &#38; exhale impure Qi. Control the descending of Qi: send Qi downward to Kidneys &#38; [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">By Dr. Kenneth Wang</p>
<p>The harmonious functions of the organs and various types of <strong>Qi</strong> rely partly on correct direction of <strong>Qi</strong> movement. <strong>Qi</strong> has to flow in the right direction: exiting-entering and ascending-descending.</p>
<p>Lungs</p>
<p>Control respiration: inhale clear air <strong>Qi</strong> &amp; exhale impure <strong>Qi</strong>. <br />Control the descending of <strong>Qi</strong>: send <strong>Qi</strong> downward to Kidneys &amp; Bladder.</p>
<p>Liver</p>
<p>Controls the smooth flow of <strong>Qi</strong> in all directions, esp. upward.<br />Lungs &amp; Liver balance each other (Lung <strong>Qi</strong> flows downward, and Liver <strong>Qi</strong> upward)</p>
<p>Kidneys</p>
<p>Control transformation of Water.<br />Impure Fluids flow downward &amp; clear <strong>Qi</strong> flows upward.<br />Lung <strong>Qi</strong> descends to Kidneys. Kidney <strong>Qi</strong> ascends to Lungs.<br />Lungs send <strong>Qi</strong> down. Kidneys receive <strong>Qi</strong>.<br />Lung controls exhalation. Kidney controls inhalation.</p>
<p>Spleen/Stomach</p>
<p>Spleen sends pure <strong>Qi</strong> upward to Lungs &amp; Heart.<br />Stomach sends impure <strong>Qi</strong> downward for further refinement.<br />Spleen controls transformation, Stomach controls receiving.<br />Therefore ascending of clear <strong>Qi</strong> and descending of impure <strong>Qi</strong> depend on ascending of Spleen <strong>Qi</strong> and descending of Stomach <strong>Qi</strong>.</p>
<p>Heart and Kidneys</p>
<p>Fire of Heart flows downward to meet Water of Kidneys.<br />Water of Kidneys rises to nourish Fire of Heart.</p>
<p>Derangement of any of the above directions of <strong>Qi</strong> flow can cause problems.</p>
<p>Example: Stomach <strong>Qi</strong> rises instead of descending: nausea, vomiting, belching.<br />Spleen <strong>Qi</strong> descends instead of rising: diarrhea, prolapsed organs</p>
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<p>The Functions of <strong>Qi</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Transforming</strong><br />Examples: Spleen <strong>Qi</strong> transforms food into Food <strong>Qi</strong>.<br />Kidney <strong>Qi</strong> transforms Fluids.<br />Bladder <strong>Qi</strong> transforms Urine.<br />Heart <strong>Qi</strong> transforms <strong>Qi</strong> into Blood.</li>
<li><strong>Transporting</strong><br />Examples: Spleen <strong>Qi</strong> transports Food <strong>Qi</strong>.<br />Lung <strong>Qi</strong> transports Fluids to the skin.<br />Kidney <strong>Qi</strong> transports <strong>Qi</strong> upward.<br />Liver <strong>Qi</strong> transports <strong>Qi</strong> in all directions and upward.<br />Lung <strong>Qi</strong> transports <strong>Qi</strong> downward.</li>
<li><strong>Holding</strong><br />Examples: Spleen <strong>Qi</strong> holds the Blood in the Vessels.<br />Kidney &amp; Bladder <strong>Qi</strong> hold urine.<br />Lung <strong>Qi</strong> holds sweat.</li>
<li><strong>Raising</strong><br />Spleen <strong>Qi</strong> raises the Organs (keeps them in place)</li>
<li><strong>Protecting</strong><br />Lung <strong>Qi</strong> (by virtue of circulating Wei <strong>Qi</strong>) protects the body from exogenous pathogens.</li>
<li><strong>Warming</strong><br />A function of Yang. Kidney Yang in particular and also Spleen Yang, warms the body.</li>
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		<title>Jing (Essence)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:13:04 +0000</pubDate>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="pf-content"><p>Jing, translated as Essence, a very precious substance, should be guarded and not wasted.</p>
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<li><strong>Prenatal Jing</strong></li>
<li><strong>Postnatal Jing</strong></li>
<li><strong>Kidney Jing</strong></li>
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<p><strong><a name="pre"></a><strong>Prenatal Jing</strong> (Pre-Heaven Essence)</strong></p>
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<p>At conception, the <strong>Prenatal Jing</strong> is passed to the fetus from the parents.</p>
<p><strong>Prenatal Jing</strong> (together with an energy derived from the Kidneys of the mother) nourishes the fetus during pregnancy.</p>
<p><strong>Prenatal Jing</strong> determines basic constitution, strength, and vitality. It is fixed in quantity, determined at birth: it cannot be added to, only conserved and used up more slowly. It is stored in the Kidneys.</p>
<p>The way to conserve <strong>Prenatal Jing</strong> is by striving for balance in all life activities. Balance meaning moderation in diet, work/rest, sexual activity. Irregularity or excess in these areas wastes <strong>Prenatal Jing</strong>.</p>
<p>Certain exercises help conserve <strong>Prenatal Jing</strong>, such as breathing exercises, Taiji (Tai Chi), and Qi Gong.</p>
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<p><strong><a name="post"></a><strong>Postnatal Jing</strong> (Post-Heaven Essence)</strong></p>
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<p>After birth, the child begins eating, drinking, and breathing independently. Its Lungs, Spleen and Stomach then begin functioning to extract and refine Qi from the food and drink it consumes and the air it breaths. <strong>Postnatal Jing</strong> is the complex of essences thus refined and extracted. <strong>Postnatal Jing</strong> depends on the functions of Stomach and Spleen.</p>
<p>Jing, translated as Essence, is a very precious substance, which should be guarded and not wasted.</p>
<p>Two main kinds: <strong>Prenatal Jing</strong> (Pre-Heaven Essence) and <strong>Postnatal Jing</strong> (Post-Heaven Essence).</p>
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<p><strong><a name="kidney"></a><strong>Kidney Jing</strong></strong></p>
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<li><strong>Kidney Jing</strong> plays important role in physiology.</li>
<li>Is hereditary, like <strong>Prenatal Jing</strong> and determines constitution.</li>
<li>However, is partly replenished by the <strong>Postnatal Jing</strong>.</li>
<li>Stored in the Kidneys but has fluid nature and circulates all over the body, especially in the Eight Ancestral (Extraordinary) Vessels.</li>
<li>Forms the basis for growth, development, sexual maturation, and reproduction.</li>
<li>Moves in long, slow cycles, and presides over the major phases of development in life.
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<li>The first is in childhood. <strong>Kidney Jing</strong> controls growth of bones, teeth, hair, brain development and sexual maturation. Where <strong>Kidney Jing</strong> is weak, there may be poor bone and teeth development, stunted growth, and mental retardation.</li>
<li>Puberty. <strong>Kidney Jing</strong> controls reproductive function and fertility, and normal development into adulthood. Developmental problems that occur at this time such as amenorrhea, are often related to weak <strong>Kidney Jing</strong>.</li>
<li>Conception and pregnancy are guided and controlled by <strong>Kidney Jing</strong>. Where <strong>Kidney Jing</strong> is weak, signs such as infertility, chronic miscarriage and other such problems may occur.</li>
<li><strong>Kidney Jing</strong> declines naturally, finally producing the characteristic signs of hair/teeth loss, impairment of memory, etc.</li>
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<li><strong>Kidney Jing</strong> is the basis for <strong>Kidney Qi</strong> 
<p>Jing is fluid-like and therefore more Yin. Can be considered as an aspect of Kidney Yin.</p>
<p>Forms the material basis for production of <strong>Kidney Qi</strong> (via the warming action of Kidney Yang. Kidney Yin is warmed by Kidney Yang and <strong>Kidney Qi</strong> is formed, but <strong>Kidney Jing</strong> is necessary before this transformation can occur.</p>
<p>Deficiency of <strong>Kidney Jing</strong> can thus result in such problems as impotence, chronic weak or sore lower back, weak knees, tinnitus, urinary incontinence, deafness, loose teeth, etc. (all signs of weak <strong>Kidney Qi</strong> and/or Yang.)</li>
<li><strong>Kidney Jing</strong> produces Marrow 
<p><strong>Kidney Jing</strong> produces Marrow. Marrow produces bone marrow, the brain, and the spinal cord (Marrow in TCM has no exact equivalent in Western Medicine).</p>
<p>The Brain in TCM is called the &#8220;Sea of Marrow&#8221;. Therefore if <strong>Kidney Jing</strong> is weak, brain may be undernourished, leading to poor memory/concentration, &#8220;empty&#8221; feeling in the head, dizziness, etc.</li>
<li><strong>Kidney Jing</strong> determines our Constitution 
<p>Our protection from exterior pathogens depends largely on the strength of a type of Qi: the Defensive (Wei) Qi. </p>
<p>However, the state of Kidney Essence also influences our strength and resistance. If the Essence is &#8220;wasted&#8221; or poorly stored, the person may have lowered immunity to exogenous pathogenic influences and constantly be ill with cold, influenza, allergies, etc.</li>
<li>Essence and Qi are the material foundation for Shen (Mind).</li>
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