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    The way I ended up feeling the dan tian was unusual I guess. I could never really feel it ("well, maybe that's it?") for years, and then, one day, it just lit up. There was no question.  

    For me it seemed to happen as a consequence of working with what I call niwan (upper dan tian I guess).  Niwan got so lit that the energy seemed to move down to dan tian and lit that up. Now they regularly light up at the same time (but not always). I don't try to "do" anything with the dan tian, just observe.  Once a dan tian lights up for you, there is no longer any question if it is "real".

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    After listening to both sides  of the "is it really dangerous" argument, it seems to me that the only way we're really gonna know is hindsight. Are there excess deaths over previous years, not just from flu, but from all causes?

    And Manitou, I agree, no president could accidentally be this bad in handling this crisis. I have thought that from the beginning. Well, after about the fourth unbelievable mess up anyway.  Just too many.

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    1 hour ago, manitou said:

    Wow.  Panama just came up with a novel approach to isolation.  Women can go out on Monday, Wed. & Friday.  Men, on Tues, Thurs, Sat.  

     

    When you think about it, I think it's kind of brilliant.  If they're having cops watch for violators, how easy is that?  The news said the cops are giving out tickets or in some cases, arresting.  It's drastic, but it'll be interesting to see how this works out.

     

    And this was announced today?  :D

  11. Posted · Edited by cheya

    17 minutes ago, waterdrop said:

    seems to me that its maybe good to feel qi in the hands (which i already kind of do  (if just feeling tingling counts)   -  do you say it helps feel qi in whole body ?  and if so you have an explanation why ?

     

    Yes, it does activate chi in the whole body, not just in the hands. although you may feel them first. The rocking back and forth motion in this version of the ruler practice activates the heel channels (some of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels), which carry chi up the body, and the belt channel, which distributes the chi horizontally (another of the EEVs).

     

    Here are links to some old threads on this, many questions answered :)


    https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=oXN_Xv3MI9H0tAbKnobYAQ&q=site%3Athedaobums.com+tai+chi+ruler+cheya&oq=site%3Athedaobums.com+tai+chi+ruler+cheya&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzoCCAA6BQgAEIMBOgcIABCDARAKOgQIABADUOYVWJ5zYJJ3aAFwAHgAgAG0CIgBp6YBkgEINS04LjE4LjGYAQCgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwi9oZGRxL3oAhVROs0KHUqPARsQ4dUDCAs&uact=5

  12. Posted · Edited by cheya

    Some say, and I have experienced, that Tai Chi Ruler practice is the easiest way to learn to feel chi. Best source for me was Masterworks International's DVD, which claims to activate the eight extraordinary channels. If you search, there are threads on it here on the Bums.

    Here's the DVD: https://www.amazon.com/Tai-Chi-Ruler/dp/B004QOAKRO/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Tai+Chi+Ruler+dvd+Masterworks&qid=1585404817&sr=8-2

     

    You can do it empty handed, but I recommend getting a ruler. These people make my favorite.
    http://www.taichiruler.com

     

     

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     Deadly Viruses are no match for plain old soap.
     The article includes the science behind the claim. Probably way more than you want to know about it, but an interesting read as far as you get. Hooray for SOAP!
     

    https://www.marketwatch.com/story/deadly-viruses-are-no-match-for-plain-old-soap-heres-the-science-behind-it-2020-03-08?reflink=mw_share_facebook&fbclid=IwAR3cDTXOsqjlqkznYMVIjn70VBTufFcY2jQyIut2kJ7BaEU5hl6VSqJ-5Xs

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    Ilum, if you do more reading on research done by specialized MDs in this area (Broda Barnes MD, David Brownstein MD, Guy Abraham MD, Jorge Flechas MD for starters), you may find yourself agreeing with SJ on this issue. :)

     

    Or not. But you're not going to get the in-depth understanding from WebMD and the like.

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    I've been doing it for years, supplementing thyroid as well, as just iodine and some other supplements brought my thyroid levels up, but not enough. I get tested every year for blood levels (not of iodine, it's not an available test, but thyroid function reflects it). After 25 years, I finally had to go to an actual doctor for my hip, and she gave her blessing to my self-management of thyroid issues.

     

    I take so many supplements, it's honestly hard to say exactly what does what... but I started taking iodine when I realized my thyroid function was really low. If I neglect the iodine (it happens, lol) eventually my temperature drops and I need more thyroid... as well as to reinstitute the iodine intake. The 3 major pluses from my POV are weight, immunity, and fibroids. There are many others.

     

    Here's an excellent lay-oriented article on the uses of iodine by Dr. Jonathan Wright, MD, one of the first MDs to put forward the uses of iodine.  An earlier version of this article was what turned me on to iodine originally. It's worth a read.

     

    https://tahomaclinic.com/2011/01/iodide/ 
    (This article was written before direct oral supplementation of iodine became a thing. For more info on that you need to read Dr. Brownstein and/or Dr. Flechas.  Many MDs recommend it now. And many don't. Again, your pick)

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    Just have to pick who you're gonna believe and go with it, see if it helps you. No problem.  Taking lots more iodine has helped a number of people I know personally, Including myself  :D .  Whatever works for you.

     

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    Sorry,  you're right.  12 milligrams of iodine. (Corrected the post above) Reference Iodoral, iodine supplement.

     

    Iodoral iodine supplement: Optimox

    Iodoral® is a tablet form of Lugol solution. One 12.5 mg tablet of Iodoral® supplies an amount of total elemental iodine comparable to the average daily intake of this essential element by mainland Japanese.* General Information. Iodine is an essential element.
     

    If you're interested, do some more research. Or not. S'okay. :)

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  19. Posted · Edited by cheya
    Corrected grams to milligrams, thanks Ralis. It's late :)

    Ilum

    People in Japan average 12 milligrams of iodine a day.  They are the longest lived country. We in American get less than 1 milligram a day and are lots sicker. That doesn't mean iodine is responsible for it all, but it probably means increasing iodine well over the meager amount in our average diet, will not be detrimental.  One thing that can happen when you supplement iodine, is that it can boot out the bromine toxin out of our cells, and that can cause unpleasant detox symptoms, which people mistakenly blame on the iodine consumed. You want to get rid of the toxic bromine, but not so fast that the released bromine makes you miserable. So if you decide to increase iodine, it's wise to take it slow. Eating more seaweed and ocean fish is a good way to start. That also supplies lots of trace minerals, and probably more closely duplicates the Japanese experience than taking a straight iodine supplement. I do both.

     

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  20. Posted · Edited by cheya
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    2 hours ago, ilumairen said:

    I did a quick search of the name, and charges were brought before the North Carolina medical review board in 2007.

     

    Hi Ilum,

    The NC medical board reviews every doc that doesn't follow "standard of practice". Meaning no one can treat outside the known, accepted box. They tried and almost succeeded in getting rid of homeopathy, for one. They tried to crucify another doc for doing chelation therapy. And failed.

     

    If Flechas did something bad, he could not still be practicing here. And he is.

    Believe what you want.

     

     

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    I've studied iodine and thyroid for years. Not gonna argue, but I'm with Starjumper here. If you want to get educated by an MD who has made it his life's work, check out YouTube videos by Dr. Jorge Flechas, MD. Here's one to start with: (he's done a bunch and I recommend them all, not just the ones on iodine and thyroid.)

     

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    And another wrinkle.

    The findings from this 2001 research are extremely important to understanding selenium and corona virus.

    https://www.sciencedaily.com/rel.../2001/06/010608081506.htm

    The upshot of this study is that selenium does protect against viruses. However, in selenium deficient people, the virus mutates, becomes stronger, and then can infect those of normal selenium status who were previously immune.

    That means getting everybody up to nutrient sufficiency is the only way to defeat the virus. Upping our individual selenium will help in the short term, but in the long term, we need the whole population to be selenium sufficient. This is the only way to discourage the virus from mutating and becoming more lethal. Turns out, we ARE our brothers' keepers.
     

     

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    The Trump administration totally screwed up the return of the Americans infected from the cruise ship, supposedly headed for 14 day isolation at the naval base.They sent a team of twelve officials to "welcome them", but they met without protective gear!  They had no instruction in how to keep themselves from contracting the virus. And then those twelve exposed officials returned to the general population! Some of the exposed officials flew back to where they came from. The naval base is in the same town where the new "untraceable" case happened. It almost seems like an intentional move to spread the disease. 

    "Just" total and utter incompetence?
    Or something more nefarious?

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  25. Posted · Edited by cheya
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    This is a subject that has fascinated me for some time. For me, it is not just intent. Somehow, some ancients discovered that certain movements done a certain way start to move the body energy in palpable ways that develop patterns over time. After doing those movements for some time and becoming very familiar with the energies, I became able to activate and move those energies with just my intent.

    When my energy is not so strong though, or my concentration not so good, I have to go back to the physical practices to get those energies moving again.

     

    Stopping the mind seems to be the key, as well as my general level of...what? chi?  :D  which reveals itself in my ability to stay focused and avoid the intrusion of thoughts.  Intent is different from thinking.

    This thread could be really interesting and helpful if we can stay constructive in the conversation. Thanks to alchemystical for starting it...

     

     

     

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