History of Acupuncture and Qi Gong
Qi Gong has existed in China for thousands of years. In Huangdi Neijing (The Emperor’s Inner Canon), one of the most influential scriptures of Traditional Chinese Medicine, methods for practicing Qi Gong and the benefits of Qi fluidity are mentioned. Lao Zi, the author of the famous “Tao Te Ching” and the founder of Taoism(Daoism) have made repeated mentions in his writings about the existence of Qi. The practice of Qi Gong has always been an integral part of the ancient Chinese lifestyle and was especially important in the past for Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners.
It is a well-known fact that many of the famous TCM masters in history were also affluent Qi Gong practitioners. Some of them not only practiced Qi Gong but also developed ways to practice Qi Gong that would cure various ailments. For example, Hua Tuo, one of the most famous TCM doctors in TCM history, created Wuqinxi (The exercise of the five animals) as a method of using Qi Gong to improve the overall health of the body’s internal organs. The usage of Qi Gong has long been an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s development and is one of the main factors behind the effectiveness of TCM treatments.
In ancient times, acupuncturists were required to practice Qi Gong prior to learning the usage of acupuncture needles. When the acupuncturist applies the needle to the patient, he should be able to direct his Qi using the needle and into the patient’s body through the meridian point. This is the main theory behind why certain meridian points can influence various organs that are not within the vicinity of the meridian point. Qi can travel along the meridian and reach different areas of the body.
Unfortunately, most modern acupuncturists no longer practice Qi Gong. As a result, the effectiveness of modern acupuncture pales in comparison to that of ancient times. The acupuncture methods described in past scriptures can no longer produce the results recorded in those scriptures. This is not due to the scriptures being erroneous, but rather the quality of the practitioners. Presently, acupuncture is mostly used in ailments dealing with physical pain and muscle strains. The usage of acupuncture in curing chronic diseases is very limited due to its lack of effectiveness. Fortunately, with the introduction of the Meridian Qi Treatment, the real benefits of acupuncture can be restored.
It is a well-known fact that many of the famous TCM masters in history were also affluent Qi Gong practitioners. Some of them not only practiced Qi Gong but also developed ways to practice Qi Gong that would cure various ailments. For example, Hua Tuo, one of the most famous TCM doctors in TCM history, created Wuqinxi (The exercise of the five animals) as a method of using Qi Gong to improve the overall health of the body’s internal organs. The usage of Qi Gong has long been an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s development and is one of the main factors behind the effectiveness of TCM treatments.
In ancient times, acupuncturists were required to practice Qi Gong prior to learning the usage of acupuncture needles. When the acupuncturist applies the needle to the patient, he should be able to direct his Qi using the needle and into the patient’s body through the meridian point. This is the main theory behind why certain meridian points can influence various organs that are not within the vicinity of the meridian point. Qi can travel along the meridian and reach different areas of the body.
Unfortunately, most modern acupuncturists no longer practice Qi Gong. As a result, the effectiveness of modern acupuncture pales in comparison to that of ancient times. The acupuncture methods described in past scriptures can no longer produce the results recorded in those scriptures. This is not due to the scriptures being erroneous, but rather the quality of the practitioners. Presently, acupuncture is mostly used in ailments dealing with physical pain and muscle strains. The usage of acupuncture in curing chronic diseases is very limited due to its lack of effectiveness. Fortunately, with the introduction of the Meridian Qi Treatment, the real benefits of acupuncture can be restored.