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cleansingdetox retreatsc l e a N s i N G c r e at e s w e l l - B e i N Gour body is automaticallyprogrammed to cleanse itself daily.However, with our fast-paced modernlifestyle and exposure to an increasingnumber of harmful and toxic substances, ourbody’s natural cleansing ability has becomeoverworked and compromised.Many signs and symptoms attributed to stressare now being linked to early signs of exposureto harmful substances such as PCBs, pesticides,herbicides, antibiotics, growth hormones, andmercury in food and liquids as well as dioxinsand formaldehyde in the air.These substances most notably affect thehealthy functioning of the liver and immunesystem. Common symptoms of dysfunctionin these systems include:■ Fatigue, anxiety and depression■ Allergies and frequent infections■ Unexplained weight gain and difficultylosing or gaining weight■ Joint pain and muscle weakness■ Difficulty focusing and memory loss■ Indigestion, constipation, diarrhea,gas and/or abdominal bloating■ Skin rashes, skin eruptions and/or acne■ Recurrent yeast/fungal infections■ Rapid agingHarmful and toxic substances from ourchemically-laden food and polluted environmenthave also become implicated as a leadingcause of many serious illnesses such as:■ Cancer■ Degenerative diseases■ Infertility, birth defects and genetic changesTo counter this growing situation, the doctorsat Tao of Wellness have developed a Cleansingand Detoxification Program that is uniqueand highly useful in ridding the body of manyharmful and toxic substances.“An amazing experience . . .I am looking forward to experiencingthe lasting effects over the comingweeks and months.”In designing the detox program, the doctorshave drawn upon the centuries-old TraditionalChinese Medicine (TCM) principles to solvea modern problem. The detox program combinesselected TCM techniques that worktogether synergistically such as: acupuncture,cupping, herbal medicine, dietary therapy,far-infrared sauna, tuina bodywork andchi gong.“The treatments were wonderful.Each day I felt very refreshed. Definitelylost some weight and inches . . .”H ow d o e s i t wo r k ?The Cleansing and Detoxification Programis a three-day retreat at the Tao of Wellness oras a week-long program. The procedures usedare designed to stimulate the release of harmfulsubstances stored in the tissues and liver. Oncethe toxins are released into the circulatorysystem, it is important to remove them assoon as possible. This is why the chosentreatment modalities are so important.ac u P u N c t u r eAcupuncture stimulates neurological, immunological,and endocrine responses beneficial totissue cleansing and cell rejuvenation. It alsostimulates the release of endorphins that reducethe pain and discomfort sometimes experiencedwhen detoxifying and withdrawingfrom addictive substances such as alcohol,caffeine, drugs, nicotine and sugar.“I feel an overall openness.My mental clarity is better andthe fogginess has lifted.”c H i N e s e H e r B a l t H e r a P yThe proprietary herbal formulations focuson drawing the toxins directly out of thebody through increased sweating, urination,and bowel movements. Some of the herbsdirectly support the filtering function of theliver and assist it in cleansing and promotingcell repair and cell regeneration.

d e tox d i e t P roto c o lDietary therapy plays a distinct and essentialrole in the detox program. The prescribedmeal plan includes selected foods that cleansethe liver and intestinal tract and provide keynutrients such as all the vitamins and mineralsnecessary for optimal health.far-iNfrared sauNaThe heat and deeper vibratory action of thesauna’s far-infrared energy also promotes therelease of toxins through increased circulationand through sweating.The far-infrared sauna differs from theconventional sauna in its ability to penetratedeeply beneath the superficial layers of theskin. Studies show that the infrared lightwaves help to rid the body of toxins that arestored beyond the superficial layers of theskin. The excreted toxins include: cholesterol,fat-soluble toxins, toxic heavy metals (such asmercury and aluminum), sulfuric acid, sodium,ammonia and uric acid. The unusually highconcentration of heavy metals and otherfat-soluble toxins is not found in the sweatfrom normal exercise or a regular sauna.“I feel refreshed, optimistic, andmy knowledge of my body is improved.Though I'm lighter and calmer,I'm more energetic!”cuPPiNGToxins often accumulate in the connectivetissues creating blockages and impedingblood and fluid circulation. The strong suctionaction of the cupping stimulates bloodand lymphatic fluid to flow near the skin’ssurface and to key areas of the body foreasy and direct release of toxins.“Such a great weekend. The staff wereso wonderful, and everything was sowell organized. I felt at home here.Thank you for all the great attention.”w H o s H o u l d Pa rt i c i Pat e ?The Cleansing and Detoxification Retreat ishelpful for those wishing to change their habitsand adopt a healthier lifestyle. It is effective forpeople who feel constantly fatigued and forpeople who are trying to stop smoking, weanoff drugs, lose weight, slow aging, prepare forpregnancy or reduce inflammatory conditions.Many participants have reported significantimprovement in their symptoms and conditionsafter attending a three-day detoxificationretreat. All quotations are testimonialsfrom participants in a Tao of WellnessCleansing and Detoxification Retreat.day aNd tiMe■ Friday — 9:00 am to 6:00 pm■ Saturday — 9:30 am to 6:00 pm■ Sunday — 8:00 am to 2:00 pmyour retreat PackaGeiNcludes (daily):■ Acupuncture—special detox protocol■ Cupping and dry brushing■ Lymphatic tuina bodywork■ Far infrared sauna■ Vegetable juice blend■ Special cleansing vegetable broth■ Catered organic breakfast and lunch■ Take home dinners for Friday, Saturdayand Sunday■ Detox herbs and nutritional supplements■ Lectures on diet, nutrition andenvironmental health■ Tai chi, chi gong and movement classes■ (Once) InfiniChi ® healing sessionreGistratioN:Weekend package: $1150, Tao of Wellnesspatients $1050. Total number of participantslimited. If you are unable to attend, please contactAnalilian Martin at least two weeks priorto the the Retreat to avoid a cancellation fee.locatioN: Tao of Wellness,Santa Monica, Californiawe recommend the calm,beautiful asian-inspiredambrose Hotel for yourstay in santa Monica.aMBrose Hotel1255 20th streetsanta Monica, ca 90404310.315.15551.877.aMBrosewww.ambrosehotel.comcoNtact & iNQuiries: Analilian Martin, 310-917-2200, ext. 221 | amartin@taoofwellness.comr e G i s t r at i o NPlease fill out this form and send with your payment to tao of wellness or fax to 310-917-2204.1131 wilshire Boulevard, suite 300, santa Monica, ca 90401NaMe of ParticiPaNtaddresscity state ZiPtelePHoNee-MailMake checks out toPayMeNt: ❍ cHeck TAO OF WELLNESS ❍ credit card # exP. date cVV2 codeare you a tao of wellNess PatieNt?siGNature❍ yes ❍ No

Wellness liVingfeaturesmagazine4 WHAT’S IN A NAME?‘round & ‘round we Go5 BAMBOOflexible & strong6 ASK DR. MAOPower up for exercise7 KITCHEN FUNG SHUIclean up clutter8 RICE IS NICEPink, Black, red & Gold11 BEAUTIFUL BLACK FOODSGarlic, ink & lentils12 CHOPSTICKSelegant and simple14 TCM FOR PEDIATRIC CAREfevers and digestion15 CHILDREN AND VEGGIESstrategies for Parents19 TAOIST STUDY GROUPSHow to start one20 THE HERBAL EMPORIUMsourcing Herbs in china21 TAO OF WELLNESSopens Newport Beach officedepartments16 YO SAN UNIVERSITY18 MIND / BODY ARTS - CHI GONG22 WELLNESS LIVING HERBS25 WELLNESS LIVING TEAS26 WELLNESS BOOKS29 WELLNESS DVDS & CDS30 CHINESE MEDICINE STUDIES32 COLLEGE OF TAOEDITOR IN CHIEFGRAPHIC DESIGNEDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORSPUBLISHERMarka MeyerJustina krakowski designMarka Meyer, dr. daoshing Ni, dr. Mao shing Ni,Marc Gomez, Jason Moskovitz, Baylen karl slotetao of wellness Press1412 14th streetsanta Monica, california 90404taostar@taostar.com2011 © tao of wellnessdisclaiMer: the contents of this magazine are meant to educate and shouldnot be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Neither the publishernor the authors are engaged in rendering professional advice or services tothe individual reader. the remedies, practices and suggestions contained in thismagazine are not intended as a substitute for consulting with your physician.the reader should consult with his or her physician or clinician for specificinformation regarding health matters and/or medical conditions.

Wellness liVingmagazineletter from the editorchinese medical practitioners have a wonderful culturalrequirement that the older generation of healers isresponsible for providing for the training of the nextgeneration. in previous centuries, fledgling acupuncturistsand herbologists had no classroom schooling, but gainedknowledge and experience during many years of strict,formal apprenticeship.in modern times, acupuncturists-in-training enroll in aMaster’s Degree university program, followed by internshipunder the careful supervision of experienced practitioners.Happily for us, some of our Yo san university grads comeback to their alma mater as teachers, supervisors and administrators,where they continue the wonderful tradition ofmentoring their successors.once a year, a Yo san graduate is selected for theFellowship program at the Tao of Wellness, where theyparticipate in two-years of mentorship and study. once allthe requirements are met, Fellows are qualified to apply asassociates. With additional experience and even more study, associates maybe given the opportunity to establish a new Tao of Wellness healing centerand ultimately to share their knowledge to the generation that follows them.as an elder stateswoman i have nominated myself to help ease the wayfor busy Yo san university students. We at the Yo san Bookstore are thegivers of Band-aids, safety pins, needles and thread; we provide change,postage stamps and directions to the post office…all very small butdoable ways to be of assistance to the next generation.i think it’s really fun to nominate ourselves to be one of the custodiansof the next generation; i can’t wait to hear the responsibilities you haveselected for yourself!— loVe, Markataostar@taostar.com

AdrenalSupportOptimal Support forAdrenal Function60 CapsulesPatients at the tao of wellnesshave asked the doctors torecommend a brand of westernvitamins. dr. Mao has researched andcarefully selected a 30-year-old, familyowned,highly ethical and competentmanufacturer whose formulationscombine vitamins, minerals, foods andherbs…a balancing concept that issimilar to classic chinese medicine.Facts What’s ina name?By Marka MeyerProducts we offer:allergy – animalsallergy – dairyallergy – Hay feverallergy - Nightshadekid’s Vitaminssuper Vitamin BB12 for Vegansconcentrated aPotassiumPrenatal Vitamincollagen BoostMetabolism Boostsugar levelerweight controlVirus fighterimmunity lozengesinflammation capsulesanti-NauseaBlood PressureBone Healthcarnitinecell Protectionchamomile / calmcholesterol / circulationGrowth factorMelatoninNatural dHeaNatural sleepProarginineProBioticsProomegayeast controladrenal supportNatural chelationlymph supportovarian supportPituitary supportProstate Healthrenal supportthymus supportthyroid supportall of you who have been our friends for the past 20 years know that wehave gone through several brand name changes. We have finally come tothe conclusion that since our purpose is to help people live well in moderntimes, the brand name Traditions of Tao doesn’t help our newer customers understandwhat we offer, especially those who are not familiar with the important contributionof Taoist sages to modern Chinese herbology.Now that we have The Wellness Living Store in Santa Monica where we offer fabulouslectures and movement classes, detox retreats, natural cosmetics and products, an extensiveherbal emporium, and an on-staff herbalist, it makes sense to us to roll over ourbranding to one name that is recognizable as belonging to all our entities.As the months pass, look for a brand-new natural vitamin line selected especially foryou by Dr. Mao. We’ll also slowly move our condition-specific Chinese herbs over toThe Wellness Living brand, followed by our classic Five Elements, High Performanceand the individual elements.Our old customers will be sad to see their old friend Traditions of Tao leave us, but restassured that our classic Chinese herbal formulae will remain exactly the same. Hopefullywith a more consumer-friendly brand name, more people will find us and enjoy thebenefit of proper herbal support and good health…as do you. ■4 | w w w. w e l l n e s s l i v i n g s t o r e . c o m

amazingBaMBooWe have chosen bamboo as asubtle reference to Chinesemedicine in our new WellnessLiving logo. Bamboo’s long life makes it aChinese symbol of longevity. It combinesupright integrity with accommodatingflexibility; it has the perfect balance ofgrace and strength—of Yin and Yang.The Chinese character forbamboo is a pictograph oftwo stalks topped with leaves.Bamboo is actually a type of grass, and itis one of the fastest growing plants on earth.Once processed, it can be used in a widevariety of applications. It is harder thanmaple and has the same tensile strength assteel, yet it can be spun and woven intosilky soft textiles. Happily it is also one ofthe most renewable resources in the world.Bamboo leaves, sap, and shavings are usedin Chinese medicine for cooling, calming,and resolving phlegm. Young stalks maybe tapped and the sap fermented to makea sweet wine. Bamboo leaves are used aswrappers for steamed dumplings andbamboo shoots are featured in many Asiandishes. Bamboo is widely used for kitchenimplements, including chef’s tools andbarbeque skewers.Bamboo strips were in widespread usefrom about 1250 BC as a medium forwritten documents. Bamboo is hollow, soit is a natural choice for making musicalflutes and drums. Sturdy bamboo can beused as a building material for scaffolding,bridges, houses, flooring, rugs, mats, andfencing. Bamboo is graceful and beautiful,and is a lovely garden plant.Is it any wonder that we have chosenbamboo as an integral part of ourWellness Living logo? ■w w w. w e l l n e s s l i v i n g s t o r e . c o m | 5

ask dr. mao:Power upBeforeand afterexerciseWhether you prefer the gym, a brisk walk, or a tai chi class, it is important to give yourbody the fuel it needs for sustained activity.Be a carb champCarbohydrates are stored in the form of glycogen as fuel for our muscles. After a workoutwe need carbohydrates to replenish our glycogen stores and to minimize protein loss.The healthiest carbohydrates include fruits, whole grain cereals, crackers, and breads.Pump up with ProteinAfter a strength-training session our muscle fibers require protein to help build, repairand synthesize new muscle. Power up with low-fat dairy, nuts, seeds, fish, poultry, beans,legumes, and eggs.Forego FatAlthough fat provides our bodies with energy, it is slow to digest. Large amounts of oxygenare required to turn fat into fuel, so it is important to eat fats in limited quantities. Healthyfats include avocados, olives, nuts, peanut butter, walnuts, flaxseed, fatty fish, tofu, and seedsincluding sunflower, sesame and pumpkin.step away From sugarTo avoid fatigue, it is best to refrain from consuming refined sugars that will increase yourinsulin levels and cause rapid fluctuations in your blood sugar. Limit sugar-laden yogurt,granola and power bars.consider HiGHPerforMaNce, acombination of uniquefood herbs, exotic seeds,and wholesome grainsthat provides the high quality of energynecessary for an active lifestyle.(HPPoW) 21oz. powder $45.95(HP700) 700 tablets $45.95Healthy Workout snacksTwo hours before a workout choose one of these:• 1½ cups of whole grain cereal (carb) + 1 eight oz glass low fat milk(protein + carb) + 2 tbsp dried cranberries (carb)• 2 scrambled eggs (protein) with spinach and mushrooms + ½ whole wheatEnglish muffin (carb)• ½ cup quinoa (carb and protein) + small mixed green salad• Whole grain toast (carb) with 1 tbsp nut butter (protein)• 3 oz. turkey breast (protein) + lettuce and tomato + 2 whole grain crackers (carb)one hour before a workout snack (choose one)• Small banana (carb)• 1 cup low-fat, plain unsweetened yogurt (protein)• ½ cup fruit and soy or almond milk smoothie (carb + protein)• ½ cup trail mix with nuts (protein), seeds (protein), and dried fruit (carb)one hour after a workoutAny of the pre-workout snacks will help optimize muscle recovery. If you don’thave time to eat a snack, a glass of low-fat milk is a healthy choice.May you live long, strong, and happy! — Dr. Mao6 | w w w. w e l l n e s s l i v i n g s t o r e . c o m

kitchen Feng shuiour kitchens are the very important heart of ourhomes; the foods we prepare in our kitchens nourishour bodies and sustain our health.The first rule of good kitchen feng shui is to clean out clutter. Clear every unnecessary itemoff counter tops so that you have plenty of room to work. Empty out kitchen drawers andthen neatly organize everything you put back. Donate all extra, unused or unloved itemsto charity.Organize cupboards by putting similarthings together; all baking products on thesame shelf and coffee near the coffee filtersand coffee pot. Check for expired bakingpowder and baking soda, replace old spices,and donate boxed or canned foods that youknow you will never get around to eating.Discard chipped glasses, dishes, bowlsand cups. In Chinese tradition, a chippedbowl is particularly contrary to goodfeng shui because it infers that there issomething wrong with your ‘rice bowl,’or your livelihood.Fix anything that is broken, includingequipment, cabinets and drawers. Sharpenyour knives. When you are finished attendingto all the feng shui details, everythingthat you see or touch in your kitchen willbe clean, functional and in tip-top shape. ■stove Fung shuiIn order to stimulate proper kitchenenergy, it is important to use yourstove frequently. The more burnerson your cook top the better: four ispreferable to two, and five is betterthan four. Use all the burners equally,rather than just your favorite one ortwo. If you have a choice between gasor electric burners, choose gas. As withall parts of your kitchen, your stovemust be sparkling clean and in perfectworking order. Good stove feng shuiwill go a long way toward encouragingabundance for you and your family.w w w. w e l l n e s s l i v i n g s t o r e . c o m | 7

iceis nicerice is oldRice is one of the oldest cultivated grains,and has fed more people over a longerperiod of time than any other crop. Thefirst written mention of rice cultivation inChina dates from 2500 BC. Over the millennia,rice cultivation spread from Chinathroughout Southeast Asia, on to India,and then passed into the Mediterraneanbasin including Southern Europe andNorth Africa.There are over 7,000 kinds of rice, and itcan be grown in nearly every part of theworld. Rice survives the desert conditionsof Saudi Arabia, the wetlands of SoutheastAsia and the flooded rice fields of theUnited States. In fact rice grows on everycontinent except for Antarctica.By Marka Meyer8 | w w w. w e l l n e s s l i v i n g s t o r e . c o m

For millions of people, rice is 75% oftheir total diet, and is their primarysource of nourishing carbohydrates andprotein. Although rice does not containall nine of the essential amino acids, itcan be combined with other sources ofprotein such as nuts, seeds, beans, fish ormeat in order to become a complete food.In the United States, rice in grownprimarily in California and in theMississippi River Delta. Rice cultivationbegan in California during the CaliforniaGold Rush when an estimated 40,000Chinese laborers immigrated to the stateand grew small amounts of the grainfor their own consumption. MostCalifornia rice continues to be grownin the Sacramento Valley, near earlyChinese gold rush settlements.rice is colorfulRice is available in many beautifulcolors, including pink, black, red,golden yellow, brown, black and white.Many gourmet grocery stores offer awide variety of colors and types of ricein bulk bins, where you can buy as littleor as much as you like.rice is interchangeableYou will be happy to know that you can easily substitute one color of rice for another, aslong as you remain within the same rice ‘family’ as the original recipe. Some colors of ricewithin the same family must be cooked longer than others, but the recipe will turn out perfectlyas long as you adhere to the correct cooking time instructions for the rice you selected.Families of riceShort grain rice is nearly round; almost as wide as it is long. Bhutanese red rice, black orpurple forbidden rice, Italian arborio, pearl rice, glutinous or sticky sushi rice, short-grainbrown rice…all are starchy, sticky and perfect for risotto and rice pudding.Medium grain rice: Not as sticky as short grain, not as fluffy as long grain; Spanish ricevarieties including granza, and Valencia are perfect for paella but medium grain rice alsomakes a fine risotto.Long grain rice is long and slender. When cooked, long grain rice can be fluffed with afork and the grains remain separate. It is the best choice when you want to serve rice as aside dish or use it as a bed for sauces such as curries. Carolina rice, Himalayan red rice,jasmine, basmati, popcorn and wild pecan rice are examples.Rice is included in many world feeding programs because it is acceptable to all religions andcultures. It is easy to prepare and can be incorporated into familiar meals. It can be cookedas a grain or used to manufacture a wide variety of foods such as noodles, soups, crackers,cookies, and beverages. It is easy to store, handle, and distribute. Rice is VERY nice indeed!rice FacTswild rice is not rice at all; it is theseed of a marsh grass. the flavor is nuttyand the texture is chewy…it can bemixed with long-grain brown rice orwith nuts and dried fruits for a side dish.GlutiNous rice does not containgluten. Glutinous rice is a short-grainedsticky rice, also called sweet rice, botanrice, mochi and pearl rice. it is glutinousin the sense of being glue-like or sticky,rather than containing gluten whichis spelled differently.raNcid rice is caused when the oilin the outer bran layer spoils. Becausebrown rice retains its bran layer, it hasa shelf life of about six months whilewhite rice can last for up to ten years.to maintain the freshness of brownrice, store it in the freezer.dr. Mao’sBeautiful HotHerBal cereala beautiful congeemade with brownrice, white rice, blackforbidden rice and twodozen other naturallygluten-free and nutritious seeds, beans,legumes and herbs.cereal 45 oz. $20.00HiGH PerforMaNcea nourishing herbalformula on a base offinely ground wholegrain brown glutinousrice. add to smoothiesor sprinkle on foodfor extra energy and nourishment.(HP700) 700 tablets $45.95(HPPoW) 22 oz. powder $45.95w w w. w e l l n e s s l i v i n g s t o r e . c o m | 9

Excerpt fromTHe Tao oF nuTriTionBy Dr. Mao Shing Ni & Cathy McNeasecongeeA congee, also known as jook, rice porridgeor gruel, is a soupy grain dish typically eatenfor breakfast in Asian countries. Congee maybe used for other meals by those who areweak or chronically ill. Congees are highlydigestible, easily assimilated and good forpeople with weak digestion, fatigue or poorappetite, and those who are convalescingfrom surgery or illness.Traditionally cooked with rice or millet,congees can be cooked with other grains, ora combination of grains, including barley,cornmeal and quinoa. The basic recipe canbe modified with the addition of therapeuticfoods, medicinal herbs and spices.Basic congee reciPe1 cup rice: white, brown, sweet or basmati5-10 cups water, depending on how thickor thin you want the dish to be.Cook for about 4-6 hours on a low flame,or overnight in a crock pot. The finishedcongee can be mildly seasoned with sea salt,miso, rock sugar or honey.Congee variations to be addedat the beginning of cooking:■ ¼ cup mung beans to clear heatand toxins■ ¼ cup barley to promote urination,reduce damp and heat■ 2 chopped celery stalks to clear heat,reduce hypertension■ 1 chopped carrot to promote digestionand strengthen the Lung■ 1 teaspoon fennel seeds or corianderseed to relieve gas and bloating■ 5 pitted Chinese dates and 3 slicesfresh ginger to relieve nausea■ ¼ cup goji berries to benefit the eyes,nourish blood and Yin■ ¼ cup dried seaweed to reduceyellow phlegm■ ¼ cup chopped pine nuts or sesameseed to promote a bowel movement1 0 | w w w. w e l l n e s s l i v i n g s t o r e . c o m

BeautifulBlack Foodsin Traditional Chinese Medicine, blue and black foods strengthen the Water Element.Obvious Water Element choices include blue and black berries and black beans, buthere are some other interesting options.In Taoist mythology, ferMeNted Black Garlic was rumored to grant immortality. Thetaste is a mild mix of sweet and tangy, and the texture is similar to black olives. Black garlicis loaded with nearly twice as many antioxidants as regular raw garlic and is a deliciousgarnish for pasta, pizza and soup.for breakfast along with fruit or yogurt.Black quinoa is pretty in composed saladsand can be added to pancakes or muffinsas a protein booster. ■sQuid or cuttlefisH iNk is common in Italian coastalrecipes, and is usually made into pasta or sauces. The ink itselfis full of amino acids called glutamates and is considered tobe very nourishing. Cook black squid ink pasta the usual way;the flavor is mellow but the color is oh-so-gorgeous.Black leNtils, also called beluga lentils, glisten when theyare cooked so that they look a bit like beluga caviar. Blacklentils hold their shape nicely when cooked, but they losesome of their ebony color. Gourmet grocery stores carry blacklentils; they are high in protein and terrific in soups and salads.cHarcoal crackers were originally made in England asdigestive aids, but in modern times these beautiful butterycrackers are usually paired with cheese. You can find charcoalcrackers in specialty food shops; try them with Swiss Vacherin,Spanish Manchego, French Brie, or English Berkswell.Black QuiNoa is darker in color, crunchier in texture and has a stronger grain-like flavorthan the red or white variety. Quinoa is usually served as a warm side dish, but it is also nicew w w. w e l l n e s s l i v i n g s t o r e . c o m | 1 1

chopstickselegantly simple in design, chopsticksor kuai zi have been used in China formore than 3 millennia. By 500 ADthe use of chopsticks had spread to neighboringSoutheast Asian countries includingJapan, Thailand, Korea and Vietnam.1 2 | w w w. w e l l n e s s l i v i n g s t o r e . c o m

chopstick identityChinese chopsticks are usually thelongest, and have squared off bluntends while Japanese chopsticks areshorter, with tapered, pointy tips.Thai, Korean and Vietnamese chopsticksfall somewhere in between.Kuai zi means quick, so it is thought that the term chop, which is pidgin for Kuai, wasprobably coined by sailors in the 1600s. In fact sailors said that something needed to bedone ‘chop chop’ when a task needed to be completed quickly or right away.Chopsticks have been made out of nearly every material imaginable, including jade,gold, silver, bronze, ivory, lacquer, bone and plastic but common bamboo or raw woodchopsticks are perfect for beginners, because they are not slippery.Chopsticks and chopstick rests aremade of plastic, bamboo, wood, lacqueredwood and porcelain, althoughchopsticks can also be made of stainlesssteel, sterling silver and carvedjade or ivory. Sometimes chopsticksand chopstick rests come together asa set, but there is no need for themto match. Chopstick rests can bewhimsical, and shaped like little fish,animals, twigs, or vegetables.Beginner’s chopsticks are joinedtogether at one end, and children’schopsticks are small and short.chopstick etiquetteEvery Asian country has slightly different chopstick etiquette, butthere are some general rules to follow. The most important rule isthat chopsticks should not be left standing straight up in a bowl offood. Any two stick-like objects pointed straight upward too closelyresemble pairs of incense sticks that are burned at ceremonies forthe deceased.It is vulgar to gesture with chopsticks or use them to point atanyone. It is rude to use chopsticks to move a bowl or a plate. Itis improper to drum or tap the sides of your bowl with chopsticksbecause that is how beggars solicit food. Traditionalists would neverspear food with one chopstick, although sometimes that is the onlypractical way to eat a fish ball or cherry tomato.As children, lefties are trained to eat with their right hand, so thatlefties and righties do not bump elbows while dining. Children arenever allowed to play with chopsticks at the dinner table. If theydo, parents rap their youngsters on the wrist…with chopsticks.In China it is normal to hold your rice bowl up to your mouthand use your chopsticks to push your food into your mouth. It is not polite to suck on yourchopsticks or to wash them off in your soup or beverage. Do not rest your chopsticks on thetable; you can lay them across the rim of your bowl, but if you are provided with chopstickrests…use them.You may notice that serving bowls have a pair of “community use” chopsticks that are longerand a different color than the chopsticks at your place; these chopsticks are to be returnedto the bowl or dish after you finish serving yourself. Finally, while we may be tempted touse chopsticks as a hair ornament; to an Asian person that would look as odd as sticking apretty fork in your hair.When in doubt, watch what everybody else is doing and try to do the same. ■BYocMost packaged disposable chopsticksare made of bamboo or wood; theyare inexpensive, do not conduct heat,and their matte surface provides agood grip for holding food. Did youknow that disposable chopsticks areleft attached at the top to demonstratethat they are unused?In order to help protect the bambooforests that are so critical to GiantPandas for food and habitat, theChinese government has added a 5%sales tax to disposable chopsticks.Perhaps it would be a good idea toencourage BYOC – bring your ownchopsticks. The idea doesn’t seem soodd when you recall that a decadeago we would have thought it wasstrange to bring our own bags to agrocery store.w w w. w e l l n e s s l i v i n g s t o r e . c o m | 1 3

chinese medicinecan be a valuable assetwhen addressing themedical needs of children. TcMmodalities for children includetuina bodywork, cupping andmoxibustion, as well as nutritionaland herbal therapies.Many common children’s conditionsbenefit from chinesemedicine: teething pain, colic,headaches, ear infections, childhoodasthma, digestive disorders,allergies, sleep disorders,eczema, common cold and flu.cHinese MeDicine forThe rapid growth and development ofchildren, and especially infants, can leadto a hyperactivity of Yang energy, a kindof metabolic fire, and a weak relationshipbetween the Yin and Yang energies of thebody. This is the reason that children developfevers quickly and why high fevers aremore common in children than adults. Thisis also the reason that a sick child’s conditionoften worsens at night, and why restlesssleep is common during illness or spurts ofdevelopmental change. Additionally, becauseof the hyperactivity of Yang energy, childrencan be susceptible to attention deficit andhyperactive disorders.Secondly, children’s digestion, a functionof the Spleen/Stomach, is inherently weakuntil the age of five or six. This weak1 4 | w w w. w e l l n e s s l i v i n g s t o r e . c o mPediatric caredigestion can result in a deficiency of the vital energies of the body. Deficiency can lead toweakened immune response, while food stagnation leads to an accumulation of dampnessand heat which can present itself as colicky stomach pain, ear infection, asthma and more.This is so common that some practitioners feel this "indigestion" is the key to manychildhood illnesses.Ironically, from the TCM perspective, antibiotic use weakens the Spleen and furtherinhibits the digestion of food and the production of Chi and Blood. This is why parentssometimes experience the frustration of their children’s recurring illness with recurrentantibiotic use. The aftereffects of antibiotic use have come to be known in Chinesemedicine as "Post-antibiotic Spleen Deficiency Syndrome.”It is important to seek out a qualified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine tohelp you address the health needs of your children. Your practitioner should be able toprovide nutritional guidance and herbal remedies to help your children enjoy healthyand happy lives. ■

Helping childrenenjoy Their Veggieseveryone wants their children to eat plenty of colorful veggies to help them grow uphealthy and strong. It is believed that babies can actually taste the foods their motherseat, in breast milk, so new moms can start this process early by eating a wide varietyof foods themselves.From a TCM perspective, important foods include broccoli, kale,collard greens, tomatoes, watercress, bok choy, spinach, black beans,sesame seeds, almonds and peas, all of which are nutrient-denseand very healthy. Eating these foods while breastfeeding can helpimprove the quality of breast milk and will also help ensure that childrendevelop an appetite for some of the healthiest foods on the planet.If you or your children do not enjoy vegetables, try eating them insmall amounts and slowly work your way up to larger portions. Onehighly effective way of developing a taste for new foods is to have asmall amount of the new food every day until your taste buds become accustomed to theflavor; then you can slowly work your way up to eating larger portions.For parents and children who are not vegetable lovers, a great way to start is to puree theveggies you don’t like and add them to soup; alternatively you can roast vegetables with a littleolive oil and sea salt which caramelizes them and brings out their sweetness. Another suggestionis to experiment with cooking veggies in a variety of different ways until you find themethod you like best: steaming, roasting, grilling…all are worth a try.Eat well, eat smart and your children will too. ■By Marc GoMeZ, l.ac., diPl. o.M.liQuid wHolefood VitaMiNstasty, bio-absorbableliquid vitamins personallyperfect for kids andadults and personallyendorsed by dr. Mao.liquid whole foodsVitamins include apowerful antioxidantsuperfood blend of alfalfa, broccoli sprouts,carrots, daikon radish, kale, onion sprouts,peas, pumpkin, spinach, tomatoes, apples,aronia berries, bananas, blueberries, cranberries,raspberries, strawberries, sweetand tart cherries plus a blend of 17 aminoacids, trace minerals, MsM for healthyconnective tissue and chromium picolinateto increase the efficiency of insulin, inan organic noni juice base.(liQViT30) 30 Fl. oz. $39.95w w w. w e l l n e s s l i v i n g s t o r e . c o m | 1 5

VisiT yo saNYo san university of Traditional chinese Medicine is an inspiring place to visit,to study, to explore and ultimately to learn. Please come to see us!This is a cordial and sincere invitationto each of you to spend an hour ormore in an environment dedicatedto facilitating educational and clinicalservices informed by the unique integrativeYo San approach to Traditional ChineseMedicine. If you live in the Los Angelesarea, stop by on your way to or fromCostco (that big box store is just a blockeast of our campus). Even if you are not ona shopping jaunt, we know that your tripto our West Washington Boulevard campuswill be time spent in a worthwhile manner.There is a good deal to see at Yo San!Start your tour at Yo San Bookstore onthe second floor. The Bookstore and itsmanager, Marka Meyer (aka “BuildingMama) constitute the heart of the Yo Sanenvironment. The Bookstore is the sourceof this magazine that you are reading andincludes a treasure trove of texts and othermaterials that pertain to Traditional ChineseMedicine. All the publications of the wiseand legendary Master Ni and his two sons—Yo San University founders, Dr. Daoand Dr. Mao are available as well as everytextbook that our master’s and doctoral program students engage in their studies, plus literallyhundreds of additional titles. Just for fun and consistent with our learning and living communityorientation, the Bookstore also carries a ton of other useful products including rangingfrom high quality herbal supplements to homemade jewelry and other items lovingly craftedby Yo San University Students. While you are exploring and getting acquainted with Marka,enjoy the quality teas or coffees that are available in the Bookstore café.Consider our Master’s or our Doctoralprogram (as appropriate) for you, for afriend, son, daughter, nephew, niece,cousin or colleague. Talk with one ofour admissions advisors about backgroundprior training, and goal factors, anddiscern what it takes to advance withinthe profession of Traditional ChineseMedicine. You can arrange an informaldiscussion, or you may want to participatein a more comprehensive overview of oneof the Yo San University Programs. Eachyear our programs sponsor a number of open house events where the focus is on how Yo SanUniversity can assist you in attaining your TCM Career Goals. Sessions pertaining to theMaster’s program can be arranged almost anytime, and sessions pertaining to the Doctoralprogram coincide with a portion of the monthly weekend didactic residency sessions. Allopen house events include the option of sitting in on one of the ongoing classes—theperfect opportunity for you to see yourself fitting into the supportive living learningcommunity of Yo San University Master’s and Doctoral students. Call AdmissionsCoordinator, Daouia Amrir if you are interested in the Master’s Program, or DAOM1 6 | w w w. w e l l n e s s l i v i n g s t o r e . c o m

Program Director, Dr. Carola Gehrke if you have interest in the doctoral program.Both can be reached via 310 577-3000.Browse our Library. Our greatlyexpanded and relocated library andlearning resource facility is located onthe third floor of the building. Come inanytime during open hours to explore.Our expert Library Manager, AndreaAnzalone will help you find resources forwhatever you are researching either fromour extensive collection of TCM printmaterials or via the vast resources availablethrough our electronic data bases. Whileprint materials are permitted to be takenfor our library only by currently registeredstudents, there are comfortable tablesand study carrels for your reading comfort. As you are exploring the library be sure to takein the fine views to the north and west of the gentle Santa Monica Mountains.One of the highlights of our year at Yo San University is the festive Chinese New Year celebrationwhich takes place on a Sunday in early spring each year. Check the Yo San Universitywebsite for the exact date/times. At this event expect to start with a brief and serene Taoistmeditation ceremony that is sure to clear your mind in preparation for the celebratory anticsthat follow including the vibrant and spirited Tiger dance that sets the stage for the productivityand fortune of the New Year. These activities are followed by a sumptuous pot luck buffet,to which you are invited to add your own favorite recipe.Our President is available and eager to meet with all new friends of Yo San University. Pleasecome in and meet and share with him. Yo San University President, Larry Ryan, is alwaysopen to hear your ideas and to share withyou the good work that goes on in ourclassrooms and clinic venues. He is interestedin your perspective and also in your networkof potential connections for donors,foundation grants and other resources thatwill support the mission of the University.While you are on campus why notschedule a visit to the Yo San CommunityClinic for a wellness checkup and treatment?Most days we can arrange a sessionfor you on relatively short notice. Just callthe clinic front desk to confirm an appointmenttime (310-577-3006). Low costsessions are available with our fourth yearstudent interns, who are closely supervisedby highly experienced licensed acupuncturists/TCMpractitioners. The clinic appointmentwill afford you an inside consumer’sglimpse of the mission of Yo San Universityin action—the delivery of comprehensiveTCM services in a caring and peacefulenvironment. Prepare to be relaxed,refreshed and renewed. ■yo san university is located at 13315 westwashington Blvd. los angeles, ca. 90066.we are easy to find and easy to like.Please come to visit!w w w. w e l l n e s s l i v i n g s t o r e . c o m | 1 7

cHi gong:The secret ofchinese olympiansBy dr. daosHiNG NiThe London Olympics will beginin July, 2012, and the world willwatch as the Chinese compete todisplay their mettle in athletics. In a systemwhere athletes are groomed and trained insuch a disciplined and enduring mannersince childhood, the winners becomecelebrities overnight and the losers...well,become losers for years to come. The competitionis fierce and the results are ruthless,so we must thank the masses of youngathletes striving to become noticed in asea of competitors.There have always been too many people inChina. I grew up in Taiwan, and my juniorhigh school, which consisted of 7th, 8th and9th grades, had over 6,000 pupils. Eachgrade was made up of 40 classes of approximately60 students. The sheer number ofpeople fostered a culture of intense competition,and athletics were not an exception. Icompeted in track meets and won two goldmedals in the 800-yard run at the annualintramural competition. All of my trainingwas a quest for that slight edge over rival runners, those few milliseconds that might place meone rank higher. In China, the basis of the competitive drive is to win “gold” for the country.I attribute my success to the practice of chi gong. I was neither the fastest nor the strongest.In fact, I was not favored to come out a winner in my class competitions. However, I hadbeen studying the arts of meditation, chi gong, and tai chi chuan since childhood. WhenI joined the track team after winning my gold medals, I discovered that chi gong was anintegral part of the training. Later on, I found out that many great athletes in China usedchi gong to help them excel in sports.cHi gongPracticing chi gong, I learned to have better concentration and endurance, the source ofmy competitive edge and the source of success for many Chinese athletes. Chi gong is a setof breathing exercises that contribute to relaxation and focus. It is practiced by millions ofpeople in China and is helpful in reducing stress and improving productivity and performance.Medical research has confirmed the benefits of these meditative exercises and anyone,even the disabled, can practice and benefit from these exercises. Chi gong is also used as amedical therapy to increase a patient’s healing power and immune system functions. It iscommonly taught to cancer patients as well as to patients with chronic illnesses. I have usedchi gong exercises to help my infertility patients with very good results as I have described inmy book, The Tao of Fertility. Overall, this practice provides an incredible boost to vitalityand refines the body’s energy to better nurture its growth and to stay poised and balancedeven during exertion. The discipline and rigors of Chinese training that includes chi gongexercise will push China to the forefront of athletic prowess. You can reap the benefits of chigong yourself by practicing on a regular basis to maintain good mental and physical health. ■1 8 | w w w. w e l l n e s s l i v i n g s t o r e . c o m

sTarTing aTaoisT sTuDY grouPeight Brocade vs.eight TreasuresQuestioN: what is the relationshipbetween eight treasures and eight Piecesof Brocade? over the years i’ve had alot of people ask if what i teach is eightPieces and i’ve always told them, “No,they’re not directly related.” i know thatthere are definite similarities betweenthe two, but it’s pretty common for verydifferent styles to share common traits.i noticed that on the iws website thedescription of eight treasures includes,“…it has been nicknamed Ba duan Jin,eight pieces of brocade.” somewherealong the way, was eight Pieces derivedas a modified subset of eight treasures?— thanks! austinaNd dr. Mao’s aNswer: Goodquestion, austin. eight treasures is uniqueto the integral way Ni family traditionand actually began as Ba Gong dao in(taught by the eight wise old man) as64 movements, one for each of thehexagrams of the i ching. as time wenton the 32 "sitting" forms were subsumedinto dao in and what remained arethe 32 “standing” forms.eight Pieces of Brocade borrowedfrom the eight treasures and has onlyeight movements. eight Pieces is anabbreviated form of the 32-movementeight treasures, similar to our “eightlittle treasures.” to receive the fullbenefit intended by the ancient masters,one should practice both the eighttreasures and dao in regularly so thatyou may experience the energetics ofeach hexagram within you. ■Hua-Ching Ni has always encouraged people to start their own study groups.First you pick a book you would like to study, then you find at least onefriend who wants to discuss the book with you, and finally…you begin.It doesn’t matter how much you know about spirituality; the important thing isnourishing your inner spirit by discussing your ideas with at least one other humanbeing. There is no need to wait for someone to start a study group for you; juststart a group of your own and the people will come.When Steve, one of The Integral Way members began his own study group in July,he wondered if there should be some sort of ceremony to start the discussion with.Other members who have their own study groups replied:“In our group we just sit in silence for a fewminutes. Silence allows everyone to prepare intheir own way [and] guides people awayfrom superficial chatter.” — Peter“The Golden Light Invocation would be helpful.”— Jody“[Our] group usually starts with reading aloudfrom The Esoteric Tao Teh Ching before we switchto reading and discussion of the book at hand.” — L“You can create your own “ceremony” with anythingthat settles and harmonizes the group energyQi such as sharing herbal tea.” — PFHua-Ching Ni has written so many interesting books that it is difficult tochoose. The Golden Light Invocation is in The Workbook for Spiritual Development;The Esoteric Tao Teh Ching is another classic. Many readers love the very beautifulComplete Works of Lao Tzu. The Power of the Feminine has created a great deal ofdiscussion, and then there’s The Power of Natural Healing, The Key to Good Fortune,and on, and on…w w w. w e l l n e s s l i v i n g s t o r e . c o m | 1 9

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Mao’ lectures internationallyand is a celebrated doctor, author and teacher.dr. Mao practices acupuncture and chinese medicinealong with dr. dao and a team of associatesat tao of wellness in santa Monica.daVid coHeN, B.a., M.f.a.,l.ac., has taught Principles andtheories of traditional chineseMedicine at yo san universityof tcM for over 20 years.david is a compassionate andpassionate instructor whogrounds taoism and tcM in a thoroughly approachableway. david cohen specializes in internalmedicine, problems of aging, inflammatory andimmune-compromised disorders.alexa Hulsey, B.a.,MatcM, dip. oM, l.ac.,has an uncanny ability toorganize and break tcMstudies down into digestiblechunks of material. as assistantacademic dean at yo sanuniversity of traditional chinese Medicine in losangeles, alexa mentored, tutored and taught. shecurrently practices at east Nashville communityacupuncture center in Nashville, tN.MarGo de leaVer, M. d.,faaP, Ma. sp. Psych, andfellow in the americanacademy of Pediatriciansearned her Md degree fromthe school of Medicine atthe state university of Newyork at Buffalo. dr. de leaver is an integrativemedical practitioner who sees patients atseveral los angeles hospitals, includingchildrens. dr. de leaver is on the Boardof directors of yo san university.catHy McNease, B.s.,dipl. c.H., holds a diplomain chinese Herbology fromthe National certificationcommission for acupunctureand oriental Medicine. shehas co-authored two booksand a distance learning course, traditionalchinese Nutrition. she is an adjunct facultymember of yo san university and maintains achinese herb business, Best Blends Herbs.w w w. w e l l n e s s l i v i n g s t o r e . c o m | 3 1

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