Chinese (Mandarin) qì, air, spirit, energy of life.

Taoism and other Chinese philosophies define "chi" as "The vital life force inherent in all things. The unimpeded circulation of "chi" and a balance of its negative and positive forms in the body are held to be essential to good health in traditional Chinese medicine."

Many shroud "chi" in mysticism and metaphysical phenomena. Through the advent of special effects and the popularity of martial arts movies, some are led to believe that those who have obtained "chi" can levitate over roofs, ward off the onslaught of hundreds of arrows with a single sword, and heal the sick by clapping their hands together and applying accupressure.

If your definition of "chi" is based on martial art movies then you have happened upon our site erroneously.

We refer to "chi" as the energy (bio-electricity) or life force in your body. Bio-electricity ("chi") should not be confused with the electricity used to power our homes and businesses. Bio-electricity is found in all living things in the form of positive and negative ions.

An ion is an atom or subatomic particle that normally is electrically neutral and achieves its status as an ion by loss (or addition) of an electron. A positive ion lacks energy and a negative ion is high energy.

Most don't have a scientific background in the properties of ions so it is important to understand that "chi" is the measure of life force in your body. Healthy individuals have a balance of electrically neutral, negative, and positive ions. Unhealthy individuals tend to be out-of-balance bio-electrically.

Both healthy and unhealthy individuals must understand that optimum health is dependent upon healthy emotions, physical exercise, good nutrition, and a strong spiritual faith. We firmly believe that all true healing comes from God and He continues to miraculously heal the sick and suffering today.

If you have learned only one thing about "chi" it should be that it is not metaphysical or mystical, but that it is the bio-electrical charge of your body.