Videos and Articles About Arnis, Qi Gong, Stress, Diet, Inflammation, Martial Arts, and Wellness.
Late summer is a season of transition. Learn how traditional Chinese seasonal thinking shifts the diet from cooling summer foods...
Chinese medicine has long cautioned against excessive cold foods and drinks, especially when digestion is weak. Modern research finds that...
Can you practice Qi Gong when it is hot outside? Yes—but Taoist and classical Chinese traditions suggest that good practice...
Pro Arnis
The Filipino bolo isn’t one blade—it’s many. Discover how variations like the itak, ginunting, and pinutî reflect local culture, martial...
Discover why Arnis is called the Equalizer. This Filipino martial art empowers smaller individuals and beginners with practical, adaptable techniques...
Rattan bastons are essential for Filipino martial arts like Arnis and Eskrima—but not all sticks are created equal. This guide...
Qi Gong
Maoist China redefined Qi Gong by removing its spiritual and emotional roots, turning it into a mechanical health practice. This...
Qi Gong Master Mikel Steenrod explains fertility qi, spring fever, and how to align your activity and rest with the...
Qi Gong for Balance – Explore how mindful movement improves stability, prevents falls, and rebuilds physical confidence at any age....
Relieving Stress and Wellness
Chronic stress can make you biologically 10 years older. Discover how it shortens telomeres, fuels inflammation, and raises cortisol—and learn...
Can stress-induced aging be reversed? Scientists say it’s possible to slow—and sometimes partially reverse—cellular damage caused by stress. Discover what...
Stress and inflammation can feel like an endless cycle, harming your body, mind, and even your appearance. Learn how they’re...
Nutrition and Wellness
Qi Gong and Nutrition – Explore how food and qi gong have been linked across history, cultures, and modern wellness...
Simple spring recipes designed to support Qi Gong practice. Learn how light, seasonal foods improve energy, digestion, and natural qi...
A simple barley porridge recipe for spring. Light, gentle, and ideal for supporting digestion, energy, and Qi Gong practice....