Dr. Fenton, you mention Qi all the time. What does it mean?...

                              “Qi” Defined 


What is Qi?

·         Qi gives life to the world

·         It is the pulsation of the cosmos itself

·         It is the thread connecting all beings

·         Without Qi there would be no Yin and Yang providing balance in living beings

·         Life exists ONLY where there is Qi

·         DNA regulates an organism’s growth and development, yet it is not life until Qi is present

What does this mean?

·         Qi is Energy & Matter and the state in between

·         It provides/controls two critical things:

            o   The essential substances that maintain vital functions

            o   The functional activities of each internal organ for health

Where does Qi come from?

·         We are all born with a certain amount of Qi from our parents, also known as our “Essence”

·         Environmental Energy (Less stress = stronger Qi!!)

·         Food (This is why it’s important to eat Organic!!)

·         Oxygen (We need CLEAN AIR!)

 What is Qi Stagnation?

·         Excess accumulation of Qi in one location (Blocked and not flowing properly)

·         Caused by traumatic injuries, emotional/dietary/lifestyle imbalances

·         Major types:

            o   Local Qi Stagnation

            o   Liver, Large Intestine and Stomach Qi Stagnation

·         Signs:

             o   Local Pain (most significant)

             o   Stiffness

             o   Organ dysfunction

·         Organ specific signs:

             o   Liver Qi Stagnation

                     §  Anger, irritability, hyperactivity, emotional stress, depression, nervous, hypertension, elevated liver enzymes

             o   Large Intestine Qi Stagnation

                     §  Impaction, constipation, gaseous colic

             o   Stomach Qi Stagnation

                     §  Hiccups, nausea, vomiting, colic, burping

What is Qi Deficiency?

·         Fatigue & weakness in the body, spirit

·         Shortness of breath

·         Weak pulses and pale tongue, often wet

·         Caused by lifestyle, diet, emotional and weather imbalance