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Cooking instruction: put Cordyceps capsules (4‐6) inside of the stomach of the chicken and add all of the other herbs
and ingredients, with water to cover. Cook at a moderate temperature for 2 – 4 hours. Continue adding water to the
pot to make a sufficient quantity of broth and cook the chicken until the whole chicken falls apart. Drink the soup
and eat the meat as you wish for 5 days as a course of treatment. You can also use the broth as a base for other
kinds of soups.
Note: this soup can also help people to restore their energy and support the immune system. It has helped many
people with chronic disorders, post surgery recovery, people who are undergoing chemotherapy or after chemo.
For healthy individuals, it is consumed for prevention, increased well being and longevity.
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Dr. Helen Hu, originally from Beijing China, has studied Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) since the age
of 12. A Cardiologist and practitioner of integrated medicine for nine years before immigrating to the United
States, Dr. Hu passed the "U.S. Licensing Medical Exam" (USLME) in 1997 while simultaneously obtaining
her Oriental Medical Degree (OMD) in the US. Dr. Hu currently directs and manages a successful TCM
practice in San Diego. She lectures locally on Acupuncture and the benefits of combining Eastern / Western
styles of Medicine. Dr. Hu has been practicing Tai Ji and Qi Gong over 25 years, and she teaches these
ancient Chinese arts Saturday mornings on Shelter Island in San Diego as a gift to the community and to help
promote well being and longevity. www.bodywithoutmystique.com or www.OMDweb.net
Lastly, the author takes you through how the way of energy exercises can be nurtured from early childhood, to
teenager, to meet the physiological needs of women, middle age, and old age. This is truly an exercise system for life.
The very last chapter includes exercises for self-care and for common health issues as some of the medical benefits of
this system are explained. There is even a discussion of using this system for first aid.
This is the kind of book that you will come back to; time and again as you gain understanding and the length and
times of your practice increases. One must be patient, persistent and practice in a diligent manner to reap the many
benefits of learning this Qigong system. May the Qi be with you.
Reviewed by Salvatore Casano Ph.D. R.N.
Salvatore Casano R.N., PhD – a registered nurse with a PhD in Holistic Health, and is an ATCQZ
certified Tai Chi and Qigong instructor. His Tai Chi and Qigong journey began over 20 years ago while
working as a chemistry instructor, when he felt the need for a more holistic approach to health care.
Participating in many programs and projects relating to health, Dr. Casano educates the community on
living a healthier lifestyle to avoid obesity and diabetes, and as a way to reduce stress. Over the years, he
has learned from many masters including Bill Philips, Marc Issacs, Richard Chu, as well as two ATCQA
advisors, Dr. Roger Jahnke, and Bill Douglas. Dr. Casano, along with his wife Veronica, often sojourn
together on his healing path, as they use their skills in helping others connect the mind, body, and spirit.
They have four adult children, seven grandchildren, and a cat, “Tiger.”
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