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How to Prevent a Cold or Flu using Meridian Massage

By Cindy Black / September 15, 2016 /

Zip up your Qi Jacket! Many of us were taught to put on a jacket to prevent us from catching a cold or flu. These physical jackets work very well to block out the cold and wind. Imagine adding an energetic layer of protection – that is exactly what a “Qi Jacket” is! Defensive Qi…

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How to clear your sinuses with Large Intestine 20

By Cindy Black / October 8, 2015 /

Large Intestine 20 (LI 20) to open the nose This is a point that’s easy to locate, and easy to use on yourself and others. Let’s hear a little applause for LI 20! How to locate LI 20 Feel the edge of your nostrils right where they meet the skin of your face. Gently angle pressure between the…

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Zip Up Your Qi Jacket

By Cindy Black / November 8, 2011 /

We have a protective layer of Qi that repels nasty influences like wind, cold, damp, and microbes. This is called our Defensive Qi, or Wei Qi. You can tell how vital this protective layer of Qi is by reflecting on your experience. Are you one of those people who always catches a cold (need to…

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Prevent Colds and Flus

By Cindy Black / September 20, 2009 /

Natural Cold and Flu Prevention I’ve been getting many questions about how to prevent the flu from friends and clients as they go to work in schools, public and private offices, retail, etc. So here we go… Keep the ick out! Prevention is easier than curing. Illness prevention and health support are hallmarks of alternative…

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