I have a magic Qi pillow, I'm selling.

[bluedawg12]

Slightly used. :P

>>As an example of why scientific physicians consider external Qigong to be quackery, take the following advertisement for a "Qigong Herbal Pillow" that appeared in the September 1994 issue of the English-language magazine, China Today, published in Beijing by the China Welfare Institute.

The pillow, which sells for U.S. $198, is claimed to be effective for high and low blood pressure as well as for "insomnia, diseases of the heart, brain, and blood vessels." It also allegedly "reinforces the kidneys," relieves rheumatism, "builds up the spleen," "stops pain," aids digestion, and "energizes the mind." According to the manufacturers, it is a "small-radar Qigong bionic device" that "works by utilizing the synchronicity of global and human magnetic fields and of trace elements, and through the magnetization of Chinese herbal medicines."

Invented by the Qigong master Wang Shibo, it incorporates a "high-energy Qigong tube" that is supposed to generate its own power from the user's speech, breathing, and heartbeat. This causes it to vibrate in therapeutic ways; and its radiant power can help users "develop their special bodily abilities" (a common euphemism for psychic powers). The pillow is sanctioned by the Bai Zi Yuan Shen Qigong Research Institute and, according to the ad, it is effective for three years. <<


Wen I think of health an safety I think "China" first, specifically Chinese made dog food, :grr:
http://www.csicop.org/si/9609/china.html

[EvolveOrConvolve]

1. The "magnetization of Chinese herbal medicines"?

Maybe the magnetization kills the all the contaminants in the herbs so that the herbs don't kill the imbiber.

[bluedawg12]

3. Imagine if plants were magnetic.

A big truck would pull up, activate the magnet and all the leaves would jump into the hopper. :P

[onager]

2. Small-radar???

...it is a "small-radar Qigong bionic device..."

Uh...hey numbnuts, "radar" is not just a snappy techno-sounding palindorme for wowing the woos.

Though many people have forgotten, since the term has been around since 1941, radar is an acronym with a specific technical meeting--Radio Detection And Ranging. Unlike qi-rap, it is measurable and quantifiable, since it's just exactly what its name implies--radio waves bouncing off an object.

That phrase is as dumb as saying "small-television Qigong hoo-ha" or "small-automobile" etc.

[bluedawg12]

4. Funny you mention that, I'm also selling

a small-television Qigong hoo-ha HDTV ready, with an extra remote.

You, sir, must have paranormal capablity!