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Chinese herbal medicine
Herbalism, traditional Chinese Definition Chinese herbalism is one of the major components of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), or Oriental medicine (OM). In TCM, herbs are often used in conjunction with such other techniques as acupuncture or massage. Chinese herbalism is a holistic medical... Read more |
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oracle bones
oracle bones bones used for divination by the Chinese during the Shang dynasty (traditionally c.1766 BC-c.1122 BC). Along with contemporary inscriptions on bronze vessels, these records of divination, which were incised on the shoulder blades of animals (mainly oxen) and on turtle shells, contain... Read more |
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Chinese cabbage
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Chinese Tripitaka
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Chinese eggs
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Qigong
Qigong Definition Qigong (pronounced "chee-gung," also spelled chi kung ) is translated from the Chinese to mean "energy cultivation" or "working with the life energy." Qigong is an ancient Chinese system of postures, exercises, breathing techniques, and meditations. Its techniques are designed to... Read more |
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Traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine Definition Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is based on a set of interventions designed to restore balance to human beings. The therapies usually considered under the heading of classic Chinese medicine include: acupunture and moxibustion dietary... Read more |
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Chinese religion
Chinese Religions and Science The three main Jiao (systems of teachings and beliefs) in Chinese tradition are Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism, which are called the "three religions." However, Chinese scholars generally consider Confucianism, the School of Daoism (Dao Jia ), and the School of... Read more |
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Confucius
Confucius , Chinese K'ung Ch'iu or K'ung Fu-tzu [Master K'ung], c.551-479? BC, Chinese sage. Positive evidence concerning the life of Confucius is scanty; modern scholars base their accounts largely on the Analects, a collection of sayings and short dialogues apparently collected by his... Read more |
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Chinese Communist Party
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army
...the British army are lost to history, although...temporary basis, and a tradition of employing and paying...period. The granting of money by Parliament to finance...Parliament refused Charles I money to repel a Scots invasion...poorest classes.It was ... |
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COLUMN: Recycling: an easy tradition
...when I nearly lost all hope, a student...understand the value of tradition more than any other...resources have made it easier than ever to recycle...recycle and learn how easy it is. Sure, we...community is part of our tradition. We want to ... |
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LOST GENRE TRADITION TAKES A BEATING AT THE HANDS OF OLIVER STONE
...like classical Chinese painting: The tradition continues unmolested; the next generation...rictus of death. This ought to be about money, sex and revenge. What is this dental...be there, too. Freeman shows the same easy, dominating presence and screen intelligence... |
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Hmong learn from Hmong; Classes teach traditions lost in process of...
...Shoua Moua was so lost in the blur of...better understand traditions many have experienced...intricacies of tradition, has never accepted...If I accept money, it's like selling...Hmong remember our traditions, our languages...make things any ... |
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Tradition lost in a strange new world; Ne'erday history is torn apart as SPL...
...to appreciate a century of tradition is just about excusable for...games they will get for their money. 'Travel clubs can't make...also admitted that certain traditions would have to be forsaken...list for any league is an easy task, or that each and ... |
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Another hunting tradition lost as deer check-ins phased out
...and ones missed. Obviously, traditions and hunting traditions are important, but check stations...at all possible. It will be easier to go online, both for the IDNR...interested in getting some Christmas money, not somebody who deer hunted... |
 "The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)")
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ELMCREST CONTINUES TRADITION OF GUIDING LOST CHILDREN.(SERIES:...
...brochure reads: "If lost, bring to Elmcrest Children...the community about the lost children of their day...Destitute Children, raised money and opened the Syracuse...troubled children wasn't an easy one for Elmcrest. The...There's plenty of ... |
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St. Thomas' touchdown tradition is lost in the mail: Boosters hope to...
...Mendota Heights is learning that some traditions are hard to start. Shooting off a cannon...that he will get either the cannon or his money back, but he's seen nothing yet. This...scored seven touchdowns on the way to an easy victory -- that's seven blasts between... |
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`Tribe' a spirited effort, but rich tradition of native dance is...
...American Indian dance and music has a rich tradition, yet like most ethnic traditions, it has never attracted very large audiences...with such a goal. I'd rather see that money go to a good hoop-dancer than to the...Raoul Trujillo moves them all with an easy ... |
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LOST KEYS GIVE THIEVES EASY ENTRANCE INTO HOUSE
...month ago, my friend lost her keys in a major department...This has become a tradition for the two of us, and...Although it cost more money and time to create each...you can to earn more money. Some suggestions...envelope, plus check or ... |
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Dear Abby: ; Store loyalty cards on lost keys give thieves easy access
...DEAR ABBY: About a month ago, my friend lost her keys in a major department store...handmade with love." This has become a tradition for the two of us, and the cards are...was "cheap." Although it cost more money and time to create each card, no one... |
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