1. Welcome to participate my Presentation and Thanks for your ATTENTION! AUTHOR: 鄭 建 民 CHENG CHIEN MIN (JIMMY) E-MAIL: cmjimmy.cheng@msa.hinet.net cmjimmy.cheng@msa.hinet.net

2. THE STUDY OF CORRELATION BETWEEN SEASONS AND MERIDIAN POINT BIOENERGY OF CHI-KUNG PRACTITIONERS Chien Min Cheng 1, Shin Tho Huang 2, Si Chen Lee 3 1 National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences, Taiwan 2 National College of Physical Education and Sports, Taiwan 3 National Taiwan University, Taiwan

3. Introduction Traditional Chinese medicine and health maintenance theories have indicated a close relationship between time periods and seasons, but there were not enough support of modern sciences. The exercise of the oriental prevention medicine accumulated over the years, together with the involvement of western medical sciences, have made a big breakthrough in this area.

4. The concept of time selection is deeply embedded in Chinese culture, especially in the fields of Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and Chi Kung (same as Chi Kong and Qigong). Chi Kung is an interdisciplinary method for health promotion that includes physical, mental, and breath training; it is similar to yoga or meditation as known by the western world. (Jeng, 1999)..

5. It is a summary of our ancestor’s experience in combating with unfriendly environment and disease by self- regulating the bodies through their own consciousness.

6. Purpose The fundamental relationship between these two bodily structures, nonetheless, remains to be proved by empirical investigations. The current paper aims at examining the conditional change in bio-energy as a function of seasons.

7. Methods and procedure Subjects

8. Methods and procedure Practicing programs Both SS group and AW group, during 14 weeks, subjects participated in Shiang Kung practice at elementary and intermediate levels. The first 10 weeks were allocated for elementary-level practice, the last 4 for intermediate one. Audio-video assisted instruction was provided to facilitate their practice, with individualized instruction also emphasized.

9. Procedure The theories on Ryodoraku by Yoshio Nakatani was chosen as the theoretical base for the study. the surface resistance measurement method to assess the subjects’ change in bio-energy. This method is combined with an A/D interface, a microcomputer, and an artificial intelligence on technology. It will be able to automatically calculate, analyze, and judge the conditional change in bio-energy value, which is a reflection of the meridian phenomena.

10. Methods and procedure About two hours before the measurement process, Subjects were requested to avoid acute exercise. They must took rest for at least 15 to 20 minutes before they were further measured with the other acupuncture points. Figure 1 the 24 Meridian Points in both hands and feet

11. Methods and procedure Process of measurement on the 24 Meridian Points in both hands and feet

12. Statistic analysis The data was analyzed by using independent t-test for this study. For all statistical analyses, a p value of 0.05 was accepted as the level of statistical significance. The statistical package of SAS 6.12 and Microsoft Excel were selected as the tool for analysis.

13. Results The main fining were as follows: (1)There were significant difference in LF1 (SP, Spleen Pancreas meridians) and LF3(KI, Kidney meridians) between two seasons; (2) There was significant difference in LF1 at autumn-winter group and there were significant difference in LF3 between genders; (3) There were significant difference in LF1, LF3, LF4 (BL, Bladder meridians) between two seasons.

15. Figure 2 the Shian Kung practicing effects of Bio-energy on Point LF1

16. Results

17. Figure 3 the Shian Kung practicing effects of Bio-energy on Point LF3

18. Results

19. Discussion This article reveals that the human bio-energy of points can be changed by the seasons, because the major factor is the outdoor temperature. It may affect the skin resistance of human body under the circumstance condition (Cheng, 2002; Cheng and Huang, 2003).

20. The second reason is the subjects’ Chi Kung practicing. In this study, the bio-energy of LF1 (SP, Spleen Pancreas meridians), LF3 (KI, Kidney meridians) and LF4 (BL, Bladder meridians) had changed between seasons; and there were significant difference in LF3 between genders.

21. Conclusions The change of meridians bio-energy value likewise suggests the correlations between seasons and their joint influence health. Implications related to health preservation and traditional Chinese medicine will be drawn.

22. THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION! AUTHOR: CHENG CHIEN MIN (JIMMY) E-MAIL: cmjimmy.cheng@msa.hinet.net cmjimmy.cheng@msa.hinet.net WELCOME TO TAIWAN