Hello!Welcome to my holistic health blog, which covers many wide-ranging topics such as anatomy and physiology, mediation, massage, nutrition, phytotherapy (herbology), history of various medical modalities, religions/belief systems of the world, stress-relief/management as well as the societal and cultural issues associated with better health and wellness. The content here actually comes from my blog at:https://mindandbodyexercises.wordpress.com/
Be well, become healthier, be wise!Jim Moltzan
Looking Back at “Tai Chi Chung”
July 03, 2026
A Lesson in Martial Arts, Authenticity, and Self-Mastery
The term Tai Chi Chung can be confusing, especially for practitioners who encountered it within Korean martial a...
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Your Network and Your Net Worth – The Hidden Currency of Human Connection
June 30, 2026
For many years I heard the phrase, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” Like many clichés, it can sound overly simplistic at first. After all, knowledge, skill, ex...
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Ethical Tensions in Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Pharmaceutical Marketing
June 28, 2026
In the pharmaceutical industry, direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketing, often in the form of television ads, online campaigns, or print materials, remains one of the most pol...
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“Mind Over Ring – How Unwanted Calls Disrupt Focus and Increase Anxiety”
June 26, 2026
A Holistic Health Perspective on Modern Stressors
In today’s hyperconnected world, one of the subtle but pervasive intrusions into our daily life comes through an object...
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Spiritual Paradoxes: Humility Taught, Materialism Practiced
June 23, 2026
Across time and cultures, the greatest spiritual teachers have emphasized simplicity, humility, and inner transformation. Yet, paradoxically, the institutions that grow a...
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Our Own Inner Pharmacy
June 21, 2026
Human beings are not merely passive recipients of external chemicals. We carry within us an extraordinary “inner pharmacy” — a dynamic biochemical laboratory governed lar...
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Slow Breathing, why is This Beneficial?
June 19, 2026
Internal practices like tai chi, qigong, and yoga: how slow, deep breathing can enhance rather than hinder oxygen delivery and energy during physically demanding postures...
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From Dominion to Stewardship – Rethinking Humanity’s Relationship with Nature
June 16, 2026
1) Biblical hierarchy and stewardship
In much of Christian theology, humans are uniquely imago Dei, or made “in the image of God” with dominion over other creatures (Gen...
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Why We Sleep Better in Cooler Rooms – And Why a Hot Shower Can Help
June 14, 2026
In the world of holistic health, quality sleep is foundational to healing, regeneration, and mental clarity. Yet many people struggle with falling or staying asleep, unaw...
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Open Communication, Right Communication, and the Illusion of Both
June 12, 2026
Closed Social Systems, Psychological Safety, and the Cost of Questioning
Many organizations, communities, workplaces, and social groups proudly promote the concept of “o...
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The One-Handed Bow and Shaolin Salute
June 09, 2026
A Symbolic Gesture Bridging Buddhism, Martial Arts, and Philosophy Among the many ritual gestures in martial arts and Buddhist practice, few are as rich in symbolism as t...
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The 8 Active Ingredients of Tai Chi: A Warrior, Scholar & Sage Perspective
June 07, 2026
We often hear that Tai Chi is good for balance, relaxation, and overall health. But the deeper question is this:
Why does it work so well?
In The Harvard Medical School...
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The “Naegong House”: Internal Energy, Transmission, and the Reality Behind Esoteric Martial Tra
June 05, 2026
Within the worlds of Neidan, Daoist cultivation, and certain internal martial arts traditions, there are recurring references to building an internal “house,” “furnace,”...
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Beyond the Books
June 02, 2026
How Travel Expands Cognition, Perspective, and Present-Moment Awareness
Many people read books, study history, watch documentaries, and intellectually explore the custom...
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The Yin and Yang of Human Connection
May 31, 2026
Why Meaningful Encounters Leave Both Warmth and Ache
As I have grown older, I have come to deeply appreciate meaningful time spent with old friends, new acquaintances, a...
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