Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) reduces anger by focusing on the Liver system, which governs Qi (energy) flow, using treatments like acupuncture, herbal medicine, Qi Gong/Tai Chi, and dietary changes to smooth stagnant Liver Qi, often linked to stress and frustration, promoting emotional balance through holistic methods like deep breathing and physical movement to release tension. Key TCM Approaches for Anger: - Acupuncture: Stimulates specific points (like Liver 3 - Taichong) to unblock Liver Qi, calm the nervous system, and balance mood-regulating neurotransmitters. - Herbal Medicine: A practitioner might prescribe herbs to nourish the Liver and calm the mind, addressing underlying imbalances. - Mind-Body Practices:Qi Gong & Tai Chi: Gentle, flowing movements combined with breath work to harmonize energy and release stress.Deep Breathing: Diaphragmatic breathing helps shift from "fight-or-flight" to a relaxed state. - Lifestyle & Diet:Eat Greens: Support healthy Liver function.Exercise: Physical activity, especially outdoors, helps Qi movement.Eye Exercises: Taking breaks from screens supports Liver health. 

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Let's continue reading about the Daoist understanding of consciousness. In the previous session, it was mentioned that Daoism divides consciousness into several levels. The first and foremost is the primordial spirit(YUAN SHEN). The second is " Conscious Spirit(SHI SHEN): Refers to the mental activities and thought processes developed after birth (including the emergence of various emotions)." The third is "True Intent(ZHEN YI): The primordial spirit remains unmoving as the essence, while true intent operates through resonance and connection. The primordial spirit and true intent are fundamentally one. True intent refers to the correct awareness within emptiness..." Dr Pang points out here that the primordial spirit should not be equated with true intent. He explains, "In the relationship among the primordial spirit, the conscious spirit, and true intent, the primordial spirit is the state of consciousness without mental activity, or the most primitive and fundamental state of the conscious spirit. When various thoughts have not yet stirred, that special condition is called the primordial spirit. Through practice, one can gradually sense and recognize it—a neutral state devoid of all emotions. The conscious spirit refers to the everyday activities of the mind. When the conscious spirit becomes tranquil, the nature of the primordial spirit can manifest. When you are in a state of profound emptiness and tranquility, the function through which you perceive the 'nature of the primordial spirit' is called 'true intent,' which is entirely different from ordinary mental activities. Ancient philosophers regarded the primordial spirit and the conscious spirit as opposing forces. They believed that practice should involve eliminating the conscious spirit to return to the primordial spirit. However, our Zhineng Qigong does not hold this view."

The Buddhist definition of "consciousness." (PIN YIN“YI SHI”) Buddhism holds that "mind"(YI) and "consciousness"(SHI) have distinct meanings: "mind"(YI) refers to the human “think” state; "consciousness"(SHI) refers to the ability to discern, differentiate, and comprehend things. Both mind and consciousness are functions of the heart-mind, reflecting the workings of mental states. Although heart-mind, mind, and consciousness differ, they are ultimately one. When combined, mind and consciousness form the specific term "consciousness." In Daoism, there is no exact equivalent for the term "consciousness." Related concepts include the primordial spirit (YUAN SHEN), the conscious spirit (SHI SHEN), and true intent (ZHEN YI), which are elaborated below. 1. "Primordial Spirit 元神（YUAN SHEN): What is the primordial spirit? It is when internal thoughts do not emerge, external thoughts do not intrude, and one remains in sovereign clarity—this is called the primordial spirit." "The primordial spirit exists in a state of neither movement nor stillness, yet is vividly alive. It is innate, and all mental activities are grounded in it." Let’s pause here for now. Please reflect carefully on the Daoist concept of the primordial spirit, which closely resembles the nature and state of the "true self"——YI YUAN TI 意元体as discussed in ZHI NENG science...

Qigong Improves Quality of Life in Women Undergoing Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer. The current results indi cated that qigong may have therapeutic effects in the management of QOL among women who are receiving radiotherapy for breast cancer. Benefits were particularly evident for patients who had preintervention elevated levels of depressive symptoms.