Tasoist Health Rehabilitation Fasting method
Students’ Experience and/or Rehearsal
48. “After Rehabilitation Fasting, my body inflammation was improved. A more obvious examples was my knee, which was sore and swollen for three months, it wasn’t much use after seeing doctor and taking anti-inflammatory medicine. After Rehabilitation Fasting, I felt there was no more swollen at my knee! Defecation was improved to daily habit, it was easy and didn’t take a long time to finish! Overall feeling was very good, immunity was improved: fasting blood sugar dropped from the border line 6 (normal: 4-6) to a normal after-meal sugar level of 6.2 (normal: 4.4-7.8); blood pressure from a high 92-140 back to the normal 79-121, loss 12 lbs, BMI from high level of 24.1 to a normal 22.3, body state index improved by 6 points, triglycerides dropped from a high level 1.84 to 1.33, good cholesterol was uplifted from 1.01 to 1.4! During Rehabilitation Fasting, I could feel the circulation of Qi inside my body.” – Mr. Shum Tsai Chung, retired, 220609
47. “I couldn’t believe that I could stop eating for 7 days, it was my first time to take Qi as my main meal, it was a brand new feeling that I didn’t feel hungry! Body was better (much better): Blood pressure from a high level 173-87 to the normal one 118-74, lost weight by 13 lbs, body fat ratio reduced by 15%, visceral fat index dropped from a dangerous 24 improved to a high level of 13 (normal should be less than or equal to 10), waist reduced by 3 inches, bad cholesterol reduced by 1.12! physical size was smaller. Face and skin were improved! Relaxed! I could taste the natural favor of food during ‘Return-to-Eat’ phase (this could help me to eat healthier), I wish I can join this programme again!” – Miss Chan, certified public accountant CPA, 220609
46. “Initially, I thought it would be a difficult time in taking Rehabilitation Fasting, but it turned out there was not much feeling about hungry. In that period, I slept early, woke-up early, had a healthy daily living. Attending lessons together with fellow group members, learned the method, tried new things, it was quickly and happily to practice within that 7 days. I would join the programme again if it was possible because my body became healthy. (Lost weight by 11 lbs, body state index improved from 76 to 85, body age was younger by 3 years, waist reduced by more than 4 inches, triglycerides from high to normal!) It was happy in the Rehabilitation Fasting camp!” – Miss Lau, certified public accountant CPA, 220609
45. “My personal feeling during the Rehabilitation Fasting camp: Physically – light, Mentally – calm, relax, refresh, vivacious, inspired a lot! I felt relaxed and less stressed, my teeth bed muscles were not so tight. (During Rehabilitation Fasting, I found out I actually had high blood pressure 148-94, but this was improved to 137-90. I did have high level of blood sugar, from a high level of fasting blood sugar of 7.2 (normally should be 4-6), to a normal after-meal 7.6 (normally should be 4.4-7.8), body weight reduced from a high level by 14lbs to become normal). I knew I still have to control my body weight, and indicate that I have to do a thorough body check-up, because blood sugar level is still a bit high.” – Mr. Chan Chung Ming, environment protection engineer, 220609
44. “I didn’t have confidence in the beginning, worried that I could not complete the whole programme, but under the guidance of Master ShiXu, I was able to last for 7 days without eating, I did not have any hungry feeling, light-hearted mood, and sleep quality was improved. Body was in a healthy state: BMI dropped from a high level of 25 to a normal one 23.5, body weight lost 9.46 lbs back to normal, LDL bad cholesterol dropped from a high 4.5 to normal 2.53. (I found my center of mass and body stability much improved!). It was a great surprise, my total cholesterol reduced from 5.95 to 3.93! I found it was amazing that my quantity of work remained the same, even continued a 2-days Rehabilitation Fasting at home after returned from the camp. After the last phase ‘Return-to-Eat’, I could taste the original favor of food, and started to pursue natural food. In the whole, the Rehabilitation Fasting camp had interesting programme and very beneficial!” – Mr. Lau Kwong Tsun, chiropractor, 220609
43. “I lost weight by 13 lbs. When I did the medical checkup with my doctor, I found my uterine tumor disappeared. I believed this was attributed to my Rehabilitation Fasting!. I enjoyed this Rehabilitation Fasting programme, team members were helping each other, it had good vibes!” – Winnie, retired administration officer, 210720
42. “During the Rehabilitation Fasting and afterwards, my blood pressure was kept at a normal level without taking any blood pressure control medicine, blood pressure dropped from 115-87 (with medicine control) to 119-76, this normal level was kept even after Rehabilitation Fasting without rebound, I was really happy and grateful! There was no more stomach bloating and discomfort. Sleeping quality was improved, could sleep until dawn. I felt relaxed because body weight reduced by 7-8 lbs! During Return-to-Eat, the last phase of Rehabilitation Fasting, body continued its detox process. During Fasting, I still had energy to go out for sightseeing, relaxed physically and mentally, practicing Qi-intake was much fluent and longer, easier to stay focus. I experienced that I would not be distracted to affect my dedicated work. After completing the Fasting programme and back home, I did not have any impulse to eat even doing the cooking for my family in the first two days. I was grateful I had the opportunity to attain this personal experience, feeling body was restarted again, thank you for Master ShiXu’s guidance!” – Ms. Ivy Chan Yim Ka, housewife, 210406
41. “Good news: my husband, Wai Ping, just got his gout diagnosis follow-up report. His doctor stated that he was not required to take medicine anymore because his urine acid fell from 0.44 to 0.26, just had to pay another visit and blood test three months later. Doctor commented that Rehabilitation Fasting was the main factor that attributed body weight reduced by 10 lbs, just kept on monitoring the daily eating!” – Winnie, retired administration officer, 210423
40. “In the past, I would feel a bit tired after office hour, but after completing the Rehabilitation Fasting programme, I found my body could still in an energized state for a long time! It turned out I could continue exercise without eating, my Qi, Meridians and moving were more fluent, Qi moved faster. Rehabilitation Fasting venue could make people calm and relax, had a feeling of back to nature.” – Mr. Leung Wai Man, engineering, 210408
39. “After completing my Rehabilitation Fasting camp, back to Master ShiXu’s Academy, every group member dragging his/her own luggage, walking through streets and alleys of Tai O to the taxi stand, every one was high spirit and energized, had strength to carry the luggage back to Academy, I felt this was amazing, didn’t take any food in these 5 days, and still could do it!” – Mr. Chan Wai Ping, construction industry, 210408
38. “When I did a body check-up before starting Rehabilitation Fasting in the camp, I realized I did have diabetes and high blood pressure. At the end of the programme, my fasting blood glucose dropped from a high level of 8.8 to a near normal 6.3, high blood pressure improved from 143-100 to 116-81, body weight lost 10 lbs, complexion became radiant. Improve my living habit, helps me to understand and enjoy the benefits of downshifting.” – Mr. Chan Wai Kei, shipping industry, 201021
37. “Although I could not complete the whole programme because of my work, I practiced Master ShiuXu’s Rehabilitation Fasting method, health condition was improved: fasting blood glucose was lowered from 9.1 to 7.2!” – Johnny, marketing sales , 201007
36. “Under the guidance of Master ShiXu, Qi-intake could really warm up my stomach! In the past, big meal and heavy eating was a form of greed, I hoped this bad habit could be changed, sleep early and wake-up early, be a healthy and happy person!” – Ms. Koo Yim, clerical staff , 201005
35. “I felt my body was lighter, and my friends said my complexion looked radiant!” – Ms. Leung Shiu Hing, clerical staff , 201002
34. “I have inherited eczema which is my family disease for several generations. It has affected my face, hands, feet and body since childhood. I have been suffering this as long-term physical and mental problems. Condition was much improved, it was a surprise (please click to see the photos) that the condition is improved. Lost weight by 14.7 lbs., visceral fat improved from a dangerous level of 15 to 12 (normal is 10), body age improved from 65 to 57!” – Mr. Edward Siu, solicitor , 191002
33. “After Rehabilitation Fasting, I found my longing was reduced, such as desire to shop and buy. Most of the time, I just enjoy it, and no impulse to buy it. Most likely, there were too much desire, when this could not be met or satisfied, one’s emotion became unstable, or even uncontrollable. One’s desire is limitless, but this is a real wealth when one is spiritually satisfied, a real fortune! The venue of this Rehabilitation Fasting, feeling, … were much different from the first time. I felt I should take at least 7-days Rehabilitation Fasting every 1 or 2 years, this can give a rest to my body and spirit, and mind cleansing time. I look forward to the next Rehabilitation Fasting, to have another different experience!” – Ms. Betty Lee Yuen Kam, banking industry , 201006
32. “Visceral fat dropped from a high level of 11 (normal should be below or equal 10), to a better level of 6, body state index much improved from 65 to 80, lost 12 lbs!” – Mr. Cheung Tsai Man, financial industry , 191005
31. “Lost 14.5 lbs, total cholesterol dropped from a quite high level 6.4 to a normal 4.7,triglycerides dropped from a high level of 1.9 to 1.5, good cholesterol had improved from a low level to normal again! It turned out my energy was powerful, could walk 2.5 kilometers, climbed 720 steps even without eating for few days, I really did think I could do it! I felt my stomach was warm during Qi-intake, very comfortable, no painful feeling. Working together with group member, help each other, very happy, very joyful. Everything was better than anticipated, relaxed, happy and in good mood! ” – Miss Chan Sui Hing, staff, 191001
30. “Communicated with body, felt whether had eaten the right foods, a completely brand new experience, let the body slowly become healthy. I will not eat erroneously, build up a new eating habit! Will not need so much material in daily life, start to clean up unnecessary things in home, just like clearing away the burden in my heart, throw them away one by one. I ate too much in the past, damaging my stomach. I now eat soft food, and stomach is more comfortable. I will continue this, eat simple food, work hard to exercise to improve body.” – Ms. Lee Nim Ching, housewife , 191002
29. “I found my blood pressure was really high (153-106) before Rehabilitation Fasting, this was back to normal level (123-94). Lost body weight by 15.6 lbs, LDL was also reduced total cholesterol and HDL were increase, body became healthier. I didn’t feel hungry during the course of fasting, but find my body improved. I found various indices were improved, knew body was improving, felt miraculously. I have also begun to learn to appreciate the original taste of food and no longer have a craving for sweet or salty foods, and I have become healthier in this regard! ” – Mr. Ng Tim Pui, sales, 190930
28. “Rehabilitation Fasting was really wonderful, it was possible not to eat anything, and this was not difficult. Emotionally peaceful, lost weight, much improved on blood pressure, Qi-intake exercise was wonderful!” – Mr. Pang Siu Wai, IT, 190624
27. “After Rehabilitation Fasting, waist reduced by 2 inches, age became 5 years younger, heels were much more easy! ” – Ms. Ip Tsuen Heung, retired, 190426
26. “After few days Rehabilitation Fasting, my fasting plasma glucose dropped from a high level of 6.1 to 6; blood pressure from 144-110 back to normal, 112-79. lost 12 lbs, visceral fat from 13 t o 10, waist reduced by 4 inches! I felt more relax, and became taller! However, height measurement was the same, fellow members joked that I was lighter, body was more healthy internally and externally. I felt I was reborn, didn’t feel hungry during Fasting, spirit was enriched, my thinking about body nourishment is changed.” – Ms. Lee Yuen Kam, banking staff , 190426
25. “Rehabilitation Fasting was not so difficult or tough, it was so wonderful. Qi-intake is such full-feeling! During Fasting period, my soul was cleansed, emotionally positive, sense of smell and taste were more refine. Feeling easy with food, didn’t matter with or without food! I was surprise that I still had strength to do hiking, even with more energy. Rehabilitation Fasting was such a wonderful experience, I am happy to experience it personally, it makes me more confident, strong, relieved, cheerful. This is really good to my life, my living, physical and mental health!” – Ms. Lee Yuen Kam, banking staff, 190426
24. “I felt the Five Senses, more perceptive to sound, smell. I benefited a lot. I can sleep well. In the past, I was so busy that I didn’t eat, didn’t eat well, didn’t eat healthily, but Rehabilitation Fasting gave me a chance to contemplate my way of living. I realize sleep early, wake-up early is so good! I think in the future no matter how I live, where to go , I need a healthy life.” – Mr. Lui Hong Siu, specialty coffee shop owner , 190426
23. “There was no averse effect, no tiredness or sickness. There were effects of studying and practicing all day long. I was happy yo see group members’ relaxed joyful activities at night time, such as calligraphy, mediation. A very harmonious vibe. ” – Mr. KM Tao, associate profession Department, 180927
22. “High blood pressure was improved, nearly normal, from 159-98 down to 134-83, lost 13.2 lbs as well. I experienced an effective Rehabilitative Fasting process, and didn’t feel any uneasiness. I was very satisfied with the whole trip, including my Fasting programme. I am grateful to Master ShiXu for her guidance and fellow group members’ assistance and support. This experience gave me and my wife a lot of inspiration. We become more cheerful. This affects our eating habits in the long run, even blends and practices Fasting concept in our daily living style. “ – Herbert Leung, retired, 180406
21. “Lost 15.4 lbs, body state index increased from 83 to 95! ” – Mr. Barry Lai, Marketing Department, 180406
20. “Lost 13.2 lbs, body fat % dropped from a high-level of 46.1% to a near-normal level 31.7%, total body water from a too low-level of 29.2% back to normal 33.2%, BMI from a high-level of 25.1 to a normal level of 22.6, visceral fat dropped from high-risk 20 to normal 10, and body status index increased from 49 to 73!” – Virginie So, retired head nurse and nurse trainer, 180410
[ Virginie So's thank you letter ]
“Hi everybody, Since I have returned to HK from Wudang Mountain, various activities come one after another. I am glad to talk to Master ShiXu face-to-face to share some of my personal experience with my fellow members .
First of all, my husband Mr. So was quite rejective to Fasting. But after a detailed explanation from Master ShhiXu, he became more committed to it! Eventually, both of us were easily, safely and successfully completed the 5-days Rehabilitation Fasting programme. Currently, I am back to my daily life !
I can have this amazing result, not only due to my personal will, but also included the continuous encouragement from Master ShiXu, plus her leading and guidance. During the programme, she used rigorous and scientific supervision mechanism, as well as her care and encouragement. Maser ShiXu’s love and fellow students’ mutual support and assistance resulted a powerful synergy.
This experience gives us a very positive inspiration, helps us to realize we must adjust our eating pattern and habits in the future. We shall try to practice and incorporate Fasting concept in our daily life, so that we can achieve a better healthy life!
I just shared this message with Master ShiXu and my Tsinghua Alumni whatsapp group.”
– Virginie So, retired head nurse and nurse trainer, 180410
19. “My high blood pressure dropped from 163-96 to 131-82, loss weight by 15.2 lbs, skin was shiny! Feeling of Rehabilitation Fasting was better than expected, energized and not hungry, Qi-intake really worked! I should cherish my body, cherish food, I thought I must change my bad habits – late dinner, regular wine drinking and eating with friends, have to keep my health in good-state, build up more good habits, sleep early and wake-up early, exercises more, simple meals! ” – Mr. Lai Kowk Hung, hair salon owner, 180406
18. “My weight reduced by 11 lbs, bone mass turned to normal from low, body mark increased from 80 to 88, age was three years younger!” – Karen, administration staff, 180406
17. “Skin was shinning, face was more energetic, dapple on my cheeks was reduced, lost 11 lbs!” – Ms. Lee Kit Har, Chinese medicine doctor, 180406
16. “Lost weight by 15.4 lbs, could wear mini-skirt that I had previously. Visceral fat dropped from a high of 9 to 6, body age was improved from 69 to 77. This was really encouraging! During Rehabilitation Fasting, body status was good, not much sense of hungry, not much temptation when seeing other person eating. Good Wudang Mountain scenery made me felt better. Master ShiXu helped us to blend into nature, practice Qong in nature, feel the harmony between nature and human beings. We encouraged each other, shared with each other, edified by the vibe. My Rehabilitation Fasting journey was marvelous!” – Ms. Ng Kin Ying, beautician, 180403
15. “I found skin was silky and shinny! I was not fat, a bit underweight, but Rehabilitation Fasting could detox, cleanse body and internal organs. Rehabilitation Fasting was a test of my ability, let me know hungry, enable me to choose what food is good for me, more healthy, cherish life more!” – Mr. Choi Hong Ming, civil servant,, 180406
14. “There was no sense of hungry after Qi-intake, much more sense of Qi during exercises in the period of Rehabilitation Fasting. Since I had learned Qi-Qong, I found I was full of Qi, sense of Qi was excellent.” – Mr. Ken Mak, IT Director, 180406
13. “My weight reduced by 15.4 lbs, fat reduced by 14.1 lbs, Organ Fat Index reduced from extremely high at 18 to high 13! Body Condition Index Increased from 51 to 61. I was glad that I have lost some weight and body fat within short period of time, not only for the purpose of losing weight, but a heathier life-style. Health practice has helped a lot to regain the strength. Overall, the body felt lighter and in better shape than I had expected!” – Adrienne, Hospital Staff,, 180406
12. “I lost 13.2 pounds and body condition index improved from 80 to 90. The process of Rehabilitation Fasting was easier than I thought, spiritual status was not much different from daily usual, mental status was peaceful. I didn’t feel hungry, my Qi intake and energy water improved, my stomach ‘sensed’ there were food inside.” – Mr. Stephen Kwan, former general manager of a multinational company, 180406
11. “My fasting blood sugar index dropped from a very bad 10 to a normal 4.5, I was so happy! I lost 11 pounds, lost 10.1 pounds of fat, and visceral fat index dropped from a high-risk 16 to a high-13, and my Body Status index increased from 51 to 58 points.” – Royce, social worker, 180406
10. “My visceral fat was reduced from an excessively high 11 (10 and below is normal) to a normal 6, physical condition was greatly improved from 65 to 80, and body weight was reduced by 12 pounds!” – Mr. Cheung Tsai Man Sam, clerical staff, 191005
9. “My prostate cancer index down from a worrying 6.5 (normal is 4 or below) to a normal level 4.42 after Rehabilitation Fasting. This happened even when I didn’t take prescribed medicine and supplement, this amazing result was really overjoyed beyond my expectation” – Mr. Lee Wai Yuen Wilson, accountant,201120
8. “After Rehabilitation Fasting, my foot fasciitis was no longer painful, and my high blood pressure and diabetes (I didn’t know I had diabetes until I took a physical test at the camp) were actually improved. What a surprise! My wife said that my skin was also beautiful and smooth! I lost 10 pounds and my belly was gone.” – Mr. Chan Wai Yip, retired maritime instructor, 201021
7. “My lymph nodes disappeared in just a few days! Total cholesterol dropped from extremely high 7.8 to normal 4.6, good cholesterol increased to 2.5, and I lost 8 pounds and hadn’t rebounded. It really helped me consciously changing my bad eating habit. I’m so happy!” – Miss Mak Kuen Shui, retried teacher,200101
6. “During the Rehabilitation Fasting Camp, I realized that I had high blood pressure, heart rate, body fat rate, and BMI were too high, and my good cholesterol was too low. After undergoing Rehabilitation Fasting, all of these were back to normal. I felt healthier, light and tender!” – Mr. Ng Tim Pui, Paul, clerical staff ,191106
5. “My blood pressure remained high even taking medicine, but it was back to normal after rehabilitation fasting without medicine. I lost more than ten pounds, and my triglycerides returned to normal. During rehabilitation fasting, my body, mind and soul were peaceful, I was very happy! Life is such a wonder, it has its own rehabilitation mechanism!” – Mr. Pang Siu Wai, IT management,191020
4. “I lost more than 10 lb; blood lipids, body fat percentage, BMI, and visceral fat returned to normal; facial contours were firmer, skin was smoother, belly wad slimmer, and whole person felt relaxed, felt confidently. My husband’s blood pressure also back to normal without taking medicine. He was graceful this remained even afterwards.!” – Ms. Wong Mei Wah, Quincy, clerical staff ,191020
3. “The fatty liver and high blood pressure that I had been unable to get rid of for many years after few days of Rehabilitation Fasting. It was a surprise, I lost 15.4 lbs as well!” – Mr. Lee Wai Yin, accountant,181108
2. “My years of severe eczema was cured. I was surprised that my stubborn fat was gone as well, lost 13 pounds, and there was no rebounce in my body weight!” – Mr. MH Tom, MPF inspector,180805
1. “My Fasting Blood Sugar back to 4-6 (normal) from the risky 12.8, and Visceral Fat Standard reduced to 11 (10 is normal) from the risky 15!” – Ms. Cheung Sau Hung, social worker,180805
