The side of martial arts which is not often regarded by the public, is the healing aspect. For centuries warriors had to heal their own wounds, so a great deal of knowledge was gradually acquired. Chinese Kung Fu masters were often the only local healers in their community.     While chi has been historically difficult to define, it is as much a part of our bodies as blood, nerves or bones, therefore the creation of God. It has understandably been misunderstood because of the way traditional Chinese culture has described it. Historical vinacular spoke of it in terms of metaphor and poetic mystery, leading western theologians to wrongly perceive it as occult.   Modern science has been able to identify and measure chi as a photo, electro-magnetic energy that travels through specific pathways in the body called meridians. In other words, it’s analogous to your body’s electrical system. The whole universe is filled with EME (electro-magnetic energy). The earth’s EME field is what protects us from the sun's powerful EME bursts.   It surrounds and penetrates all living things. It moves in and out of our bodies, in harmony with our breath. As we inhale the energy sinks through the skin into the bones. As we exhale, it pushes out through the skin. The meridians circulate chi to every part of the body thereby nourishing and keeping the whole system in balance. Chinese medicine seeks to heal by helping the body return to a state homeostasis or balance, through the use of acupuncture, herbs and exercise (chi kung).    Yes there are those unscrupulous individuals who pretend to have magical powers and deceive many, for profit and power. But this can be said of some phony Christian healers as well. God did not give us the spirit of fear but of freedom and truth.