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by monjet
December 7th, 2006, 8:16 pm
Forum: Herbs / Food
Topic: Evaluating Dit Da Jow
Replies: 2
Views: 9755

I did find that somewhat useful, alhtough I can understand how it can be difficult to give definate answers, given the nature of the subject. There are not a lot of studies that I know of done in a "scientific" way. There is no money in it for "western" researchers and anything d...
by monjet
December 7th, 2006, 8:15 pm
Forum: Herbs / Food
Topic: Evaluating Dit Da Jow
Replies: 2
Views: 9755

Evaluating Dit Da Jow

I am a bit curious as to how to evaluate the various different formulas and how one is able to determine if a formula has been made correctly. Also how does one evaluate the effectiveness of the formula. I do not have much background in Chinese medicine, and all that I really know about dit da jow i...
by monjet
December 7th, 2006, 6:46 pm
Forum: Philosophies and Concepts in the Arts
Topic: Martial Arts, Morals, and Ethics
Replies: 1
Views: 7646

Cause and effect

The purpose of the martial arts is to teach people how to fight. If you want to learn how to fight well you need to understand the principles involved in what you are doing. One of the prime principles is cause and effect. If I move this way or that, what will be the consequence of doing so. How wil...
by monjet
December 7th, 2006, 6:33 pm
Forum: Geometry
Topic: Basic Geometry
Replies: 0
Views: 20492

Basic Geometry

The circle, square and triangle form the basis of our geometry and they embody concepts on multiple levels ranging from the physical to the mental to the spiritual. Lets look at the square to begin with. The square primarily deals with balance and stability. A square block on the ground is not going...