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Lehe Tzu Chi Health Promotion Camp | Is your health "signal" at full strength?

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In the golden autumn of October, the weather was crisp and clear. At 7:30 in the morning, 89 friends from more than ten provinces and cities including Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Chongqing, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Guangdong arrived one after another to participate in the second activity of the second phase of the Tzu Chi Health Promotion Camp, themed "Peace of Mind". Among them, 22 were "old students" who had participated more than twice. Behind every name on the sign-in sheet was an unwavering desire for health.

The core value of the "Peace of Mind" course lies in breaking the limitations of a single medical model and building a multidisciplinary collaborative rehabilitation support system. Under the academic guidance of Professor Zhang Minghui from Tsinghua University and the practical support of the Suzhou Tzu Chi Outpatient Department, this camp integrated professional clinical medical resources and life rehabilitation experience.

Everyone has a "energy field" that can be cultivated

Professor Zhang Minghui of Tsinghua University opened the discussion on "life energy field" and health in a popular and vivid way by comparing a big tree with a small grass. He pointed out that everyone carries a unique energy frequency, and this "field" is both innate and can be enhanced through cultivation and resonance. Just as Chairman Mao's aura can make thousands of people silent, Mother Teresa's compassion can bring the flames of war to a halt, and Master Cheng Yen's wish power can gather countless acts of kindness - these are all real manifestations of energy fields.

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Speaking of diseases, he pointed out that the root cause of diseases often lies in energy depletion and blockage, and true healing comes from "real-time online charging" - mindfulness, gratitude, tolerance, and doing good deeds. Professor Zhang shared eight heart tips: "Speak well, think well, do good deeds, and have good intentions; always have a grateful heart, be tolerant of everything, stay away from right and wrong, and always act with good people." He emphasized that the human body is the "transmitter and receiver between heaven and earth," and only by conforming to nature and maintaining good intentions can life continue to shine.

"I used to have some doubts about traditional Chinese medicine," a Ms. Zou shared, "but Professor Zhang explained the principles of traditional Chinese medicine using scientific methods and demonstrated the effectiveness through testing, which showed me the scientific basis behind it. This is my biggest gain."

Director Qi is calling you: Be an "obedient" patient

Breast cancer has become the most common malignant tumor among women globally, and its incidence rate in China continues to rise. He mentioned that the incidence rate in Beijing is increasing at a rate of 8.88% per year. Over 90% of the risk factors for breast cancer are related to lifestyle, such as obesity, lack of exercise, and late sleep, all of which silently increase the risk.

"Early diagnosis and treatment are the most important things we can do," Director Qi Xiaodong said firmly. He explained that there are two peaks of breast cancer recurrence after surgery, one around two and a half years, and the other around seven to eight years. One should never assume that if there is no recurrence for five years, everything is fine. The earlier the recurrence and metastatic lesions are detected and treated, the more likely the patient is to survive for a long time or even recover. He suggested that women over 35 years old should undergo mammography or ultrasound examination every two years, and once a year for those over 45 years old; for those with a family history or gene mutation risk, the frequency should be increased.

Director and PhD Supervisor Qi Xiaodong

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Director Qi shared cases of multiple patients: some insisted on treatment despite multiple metastases and lived for over five years; a 90-year-old lady successfully underwent surgery after her tumor shrank from 15 centimeters to 5 centimeters; and an 80-year-old man, suffering from severe anemia and heart failure, regained quality of life after comprehensive treatment. He said, "To survive is not just a victory for medicine, but also the power of the human spirit."

He particularly reminded patients to have "compliance" - to take medication regularly and have regular check-ups for a long time, without interruption. "The compliance rate for long-term medication in Europe, America, Japan, and China is only half. Only those who can persist can truly live a long life. "

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Zhi Yu, in her early 40s, went through a process of "shock - denial - sadness - confusion" upon her initial diagnosis, fearing she might not live long enough to see her children grow up. Now, after interacting with amiable teachers and fellow patients, she has full confidence in her recovery and is more determined to use her belief in "helping others" to spread warmth and strength.

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"One of the main reasons why I wanted to come this time is to personally thank Director Qi. Director Qi is both a doctor and an expert, and he is particularly serious in the ward. We usually don't dare to express our gratitude to him." Zhi Yu held the "Golden Osmanthus" she had picked, expressing gratitude to Director Qi on behalf of everyone.

Your bad mood is the "nutritious meal" for cancer cells

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Dr. Li Hongwu, who is both a general practitioner and a psychologist, believes that once the mindset is clear, actions will not be wrong; once actions are right, the body will be healthy. The first step towards health is to manage mindset, rather than being dominated by fear.

“Emotions are the shadows of diseases. When you hurt others, you are also hurting yourself.” He associates anger, hatred, resentment, annoyance, and trouble with the liver, heart, spleen, lungs, and kidneys respectively, reminding everyone not to let bad emotions pile up inside the body, but to learn to “pour them out” in various ways.

His insights on cancer are particularly vivid: “Everyone has cancer cells in their body, and whether they survive depends on whether you create an ‘environment’ for them.” Anger and depression are the “nutrient meals” for cancer cells, while optimism and altruism are the “purifiers” for the body.

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Teacher Zhang Lingyu, who has been living with cancer for four decades and has experienced four different types of cancer, humorously refers to herself as a "four-eyed person". The secret to her longevity she shares is not luck, but rather "learning to make friends with cancer".

Teacher Zhang reminds her fellow health enthusiasts to be wary of health misconceptions, emphasizing that "emotion is the first prescription". Over-reliance on health supplements is not as effective as relying on good lifestyle habits. She imparted simple health tips on the spot and concluded with a profound life wisdom: Living a long life is not an achievement, living a life of freedom and ease is the true blessing. "Remember to praise yourself every day, your body will hear you."

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Dr. Mei Huiwen from Suzhou Tzu Chi Clinic shares her insights, guiding us back to the four most fundamental dimensions of health: diet, exercise, mindset, and sleep. She emphasizes that true healing is not a miracle, but rather the rebuilding of daily lifestyle habits.

Regarding diet, she cites research from "The China Study" to demonstrate that plant-based proteins can inhibit tumor growth, highlighting that "the choices we make in our diet can also serve as a powerful medicine for recovery"; in terms of exercise, she leads the audience through gentle breathing and movements to feel the flow of qi and blood, elucidating that health is built up over time through daily accumulation and practice.

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Dr. Mei places great emphasis on the power of the mind, believing that diseases are often a projection of thoughts, and that true courage lies in facing one's inner self. "When you stop asking 'Why me?' and instead ask 'What can I do for life?', healing has already begun." Finally, she focuses on "sleep," explaining that sleep is crucial for the brain to eliminate waste, and shares a real-life case of successfully overcoming 30 years of insomnia through traditional Chinese medicine conditioning and belief reconstruction.

Image | Qiao Jiacheng

Thoughts, perhaps, cannot directly remove tumors, but they can determine our attitude towards illness, shape a "internal environment" supportive of recovery, and even inject unexpected efficacy into medical treatment. This power, born from within, is the deepest and most moving miracle of life.

(Written by Hu Baoli, Cui Wenwen, Peng Yongfang, Huo Tao; Illustrated by Qiao Jiacheng, Ding Fengjuan, Huo Tao; Reported in Suzhou, Jiangsu, November 2025)

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