Dao Secrets Articles

Can AI Make You Live Longer? Yes But It Can’t Do the Work for You
Can AI Make You Live Longer? Yes — But It Still Can’t Do the Work for You Why, in the

The Three Great Secrets of Daoist Longevity — No Magic Pills Required
Three Great Secrets of Daoist Longevity, for more than two thousand years, Daoism has guarded three treasures for living long

The Misunderstood Art of Sexual Wellness
Daoist “Bedroom Skills” are presented as a historical wellness tradition emphasizing yin-yang balance, moderation, self-awareness, and the preservation of essence,

Health is Cultivated, Not Forced
Daoist yang-sheng, or “nourishing life,” presents health as a practice of harmony, moderation, and long-term self-cultivation rather than forceful optimization.

Ancient Texts vs Modern Scientific
Dr. Kevin Chen compares classical Taoist texts with modern research on Bigu fasting, Internal Alchemy and Qigong, and Fangzhongshu sexual

TCM Wellness Study & Explore Tour to China
The 15-day TCM Wellness Study and Explore Tour, led by Dr. Kevin Chen, offers 2027 spring and fall journeys through

Understanding the Original Spirit
The article distinguishes the Daoist Original Spirit, understood as innate awareness and intuition, from the Conscious Spirit, associated with learned

Health Benefits of Bigu Fasting – Daoist Wisdom for Longevity Backed by Science
Health Benefits of Bigu Fasting — Daoist Bigu Fasting as a Modern Science of Longevity For centuries, Taoist masters have practiced

Where Does Your Energy Come from During Bigu?
Bigu is presented as a Daoist practice that reduces or avoids grain consumption, sometimes allowing small amounts of fruit, vegetables,

Chinese Bigu (避谷) for Yang Sheng
Chinese Bigu, or grain avoidance, is a Daoist fasting practice described in historical Chinese texts as obtaining nourishment through Qi