Kev

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    It is clear that I have a huge Earth and Water imbalance. It goes from symptoms in the first list (cycles of dry peeling lips) to symptoms from the second (edema in hands). There is also the salt and sweet cravings, as well as pensiveness and fear.

     

    It is almost like a drama that has been playing for the past year.

     

    I have searched on the forums for practices to do. I am interested in Zhan Zhuang and have found Master Lam Kam Chuen's 10 day video series.

     

     

    I also would like to do Ba Duan Jin which I found from this thread.

     

    http://thetaobums.com/topic/21715-ba-duan-jin-the-source/

     

     

    Are these two practices good for balancing the organs (such as Earth and Water) and circulating qi?

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    The text you have in your signature is captivating. Is it from Lao Tzu?

     

     

    Kev if you are new and interesetd in cultivating I strongly recommend you begin with the QiGong set known as

    8 Strands of Silk Brocade.

    It's pretty easy to learn and once you have it remebered you'll find a lot of things begin to make more sense to you than they did before you began cultivating QiGong. Good Luck.

     

    I will be practicing this. Thank you.

     

    Two books I'd recommend on the subject are:

    The Way of Energy by Lam Kam Chuen

    Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body by Bruce Frantzis

    I've never practiced any methods in the books because I've never found anything that made me want to divert time from what my teacher gave me to practice. I have read through those two books and think they offer accurate and clearly communicated information.

    Thank you for the book recommendations.

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    Bagua will do that for you...I also recommend a gradual fasting regime and a change in your lifestyle.

     

    I have a growing interest with fasting due to good experiences. In what way do you believe fasting can be good for balancing the organs?

     

    I see why you are confused because the source that you are using was confused in the first place. Find another book that the author has a better understanding of the 5-Phases system.

     

    I have researched many hours for books on Chinese medicine. This is one of the few that I believe to be accurate. What do you think of Ted Kaptcha's book? What book would you recommend instead?

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It clearly shows the imbalance one has in relation to both organs. An overactive liver (lead by an overactive heart) which insults the spleen and weak kidneys unable to counteract liver's ovearactivity, hence the whole system is out of control. You are not alone, welcome to the XXI century and the human realm.
    



    This does not help at all. :)

     

    I have been rethinking this past week and am understanding more what is happening. I was having serious edema in my hands, which I now know is due to consuming way too much salt (Water). I also crave sweet food (Earth) like crazy without knowing why.



     

    All of this would indicate that I have an Earth and Water imbalance, or as described in Kaptchuk's book 'Earth's control of Water not adjusted'. What I am trying to figure out is, how do I 'rebalance Earth and Water'?

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    I came upon a passage from Ted Kaptchuk's book "The Web That Has No Weaver" about Chinese medicine.

     

    DISHARMONIES OF THE MUTUAL CONTROL CYCLE

     

    Earth's control of Water not adjusted

    Spleen (Earth) insults Kidney (Water)

    dry mouth and lips; thin, rapid pulse; constipation

    Heat Pernicious Influence Injuring Yin (especially of Stomach)

     

    Spleen (Earth) humiliated by Kidney (Water)

    edema and other Deficient Kidney signs

    Deficient Spleen Yang and Deficient Kidney Yang

     

    Here is an image:

    post-90019-0-14263400-1350311089_thumb.png

     

    Of the above conditions, I have all and they are severe. This precisely describes what I have been physically experiencing this past year and which I have not been able to find solutions.

     

    I do not have much understanding of Chinese medicine. I have a general overview of what this means, but not enough to understand it completely.

     

    What does this passage about the 5 Phases in Chinese medicine mean?

    What are the actions to correct this imbalance?

     

    Much thanks.

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    in Welcome

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    Have been learning and doing energy cultivation for some time. Lately, I have deepended my study of Buddhism and Taoism. I also have an interest in Qigong and Chinese Medicine.

     

    I find that the The Tao Bums is a good place to learn.