Chapter XI
Medical Science looks
at the Microcosmic
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 re-
establish the normal flow of Chi and thus restore one’s health.
Unlike the circulation of blood, the flow of Chi is difficult to docu-
ment objectively. For several decades many scientists throughout
the world attempted to demonstrate the existence of such a sys-
tem 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. devel-
oping 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
Medical Science looks at the Microcosmic