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qi what?

. I first met qi in martial arts study in Los Angeles. I had an unusual instructor. He didn’t teach one art. He taught a sort of combination of fighting arts. And he threw me into classes with black belt students when I was brand new. And I sort of wondered what those other students […]

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dear chinese medicine....

Me: Dear Chinese Medicine, what is wrong with me? Chinese Medicine: It’s your spleen, Babe. Me: What do I do to fix the spleen? Chinese Medicine: Avoid ice-cold drinks, salads, raw vegetables, and fruits (like watermelon) in excess, also minimize dairy, processed sugar, and greasy/fried foods.  Me (sipping iced coffee laced with milk while eyeing […]

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