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The Late-Summer Qi Diet: What Changes as Summer Ends?

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...

Discover the breadth of Filipino martial arts—from regional styles and weapon systems to modern training culture—culminating in the rise of...

Mindanao is one of the cultural heartlands of Filipino Martial Arts. This article explores how history, blade culture, war dances,...

From Cebu 2024 to Romania 2026: see the full Arnis competition calendar. Track past highlights, upcoming WEKAF tournaments, and pending...

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese art that blends movement, breath, and intention to balance life energy (qi). This beginner’s...

Summer brings the year’s most stable Yang, but that does not always feel energizing. Master Steenrod explains summer fatigue, Yin...

Qi Gong Master Mikel Steenrod reveals the original meaning of yin and yang—and how it shapes your energy, behavior, and...

Stress shows on your skin. Learn how it triggers breakouts, dullness, and aging—and how Qi Gong can help restore balance...

Stress can lead to weight gain by increasing cortisol, emotional eating, and slowing metabolism. Learn how Qi Gong and lifestyle...

Explore how geography and climate shape energetic nutrition in Qi Gong practice. Learn how altitude, humidity, and local foods affect...

Fasting, Grain Avoidance (Bigu), and Food-as-Medicine in Early Taoism. Explore how ancient Taoist dietary practices connect with modern Qi Gong...

Bigu is often described as “living on Qi,” but that idea misses the point. This article explains what Bigu actually...