Guest guest Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 There is a good short article in this month's Townsend Letter (Jan. 2011, p. 20) on the scientific investigation of chi energy. I personally believe that there is something real going on and that it will be explained by future scientific investigation. I also think that it will be ignored or pooh-poohed by conventional medical bodies because it does not lend itself to being monitarized, regulated, doled out, or withheld. It takes more than good grades or friends in high places to become chi gung master. _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ROBERT ELLAL Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 10:53 AM Subject: RE: [ ] Re: IPT Sucess Stories , I don't know much about alternative therapies, except using certain herbs--astragalus, ginseng, for immune support. But you make a great point: " How much fight is in the patient? " I had a lot of fight, but knew that once the heavy chemo hit that could dissipate over time (especially when confronted with high-dose chemo of two stem cell transplants). I went the conventional route as the cancer was stage four lymphoma and I couldn't spend time investigating; also, even back in the early nineties chemo was effective for the type of lymphoma I contracted. But to keep my level of " piss and vinegar " where I needed it, I practiced qigong--Chinese mind/body exercises. I didn't think much of the concept of chi--internal energy--when I began, instead focussing on the " Western " benefits of deep abdominal breathing. The type of qigong I chose also was important: standing post meditation, which is used for both health and martial arts and is a difficult discipline. Simple, but not easy. At any rate, it kept me strong and focussed throughout my four bouts by reinforcing my will every day and empowering me to take part in my recovery. I've been clear of lymphoma since '96 and still practice an hour or more a day. Is it a " miracle cure? " Absolutely not. But I believe it's an important adjunct to any type of therapy, allopathic or alternative. Regards, Bob Ellal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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