A Medical Opinion on the Benefit of Taoist Chi Circulation by C. Y. Hsu, M.D.

For over two thousand years the theory of Chi has been the basis

of classical Chinese medical practice. Chi is said to flow through a

system of channels in the body; when the flow of Chi is disturbed

for whatever reason, illness results. Medical treatment aims to reestablish

the normal flow of Chi and thus restore one’s health.

Unlike the circulation of blood, the flow of Chi is difficult to document

objectively. For several decades many scientists throughout

the world attempted to demonstrate the existence of such a system

of Chi-channels with no success.

When I heard about Master Chia’s method of Chi development

I was fascinated and decided to try it. After four months practice, I

began to sense a consistent feeling of warmth developing inside

my abdomen. Soon after, under Master Chia’s guidance, I was

able to direct the flow of this energy through the major channels of

my body at will. Not only did this curious form of energy travel along

pathways as described in classical Chinese medical literature but

the energy would dwell at sites corresponding precisely to the major

classical acupuncture points.

If there is a system of energy flowing through the body, then it is

logical to assume that the maintenance of such a flow in a normal

and efficient state is important. In Master Chia’s method of. developing

Chi-flow, there is a tremendous possibility for development

of one’s physical and mental well being.

C.Y. Hsu, M.D. ,Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Physician-in-charge of Acupuncture and Nerve Block Clinic Albert

Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, New York; attending Anethesiologist Flushing Hospital & Medical Center Flushing, New

York.