Elderly fights cancer with breathing technique

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(Seated, from left) Samarahan Foochow Association legal advisor Samuel Tie, Liew and Samarahan Foochow Association chairman Hu Kii Hing, together with association members Thomas Hu (right) and Hu Ting Jie (left) pose for a photo at a press conference.

KUCHING: Last stage lymphatic cancer survivor Liew Tho Hiong wants to share his secret to help more cancer patients.

Liew was diagnosed with third stage lymphatic cancer in December 2013. After he was told that there was no treatment to cure it, he tried many traditional or home remedies and some direct sales products which had no effect on his health; even worsening it at times.

“Doctors at the public hospital said it was hopeless and nothing could be done. I did not want to believe that and went to a private hospital but I was totally disappointed when I was told to go home,” said the 70-year-old.

Five months ago, Liew was diagnosed with the last stage of the disease.

“I almost died. The tumour in my stomach was as big as a fist. Two thirds of my right lung was filled with fluid. This caused my body to struggle to get enough oxygen as the lung cannot function well.

“My body could not detoxify and excrete toxins so it began to swell. I was too weak to even breathe. I could not eat, could not walk and could not sleep. The pain and misery was beyond imagination,” he said.

Liew began to see a ray of hope when his friend told him to practise the Total Rejuvenation Breathing Technique developed by Taiwanese Master Tsai Liang An.

Over the next five months, he learnt and practised qigong in Singapore and Taiwan while receiving chemotherapy.

From practicing in a sitting position as he was too weak to stand, Liew then moved on to standing practice after two months, which he says he owes to the breathing exercise. Liew’s recent check-up revealed that the tumour could no longer be seen on scanners.

“This technique healed my cancer. I also found that it helps to minimize the side effects of chemotherapy and reduce the chances of a relapse,” he said.

According to Liew, the Total Rejuvenation Breathing Technique is a unique combination of the Taoist technique for developing longevity, Yoga and tendon stretching exercises. It consists of two parts: dynamic qigong and jing qigong involving stretches.

Dynamic qigong brings out the stillness in movements. Its goal is to facilitate qi circulation so as to remove all the toxins that have accumulated in the body. It achieves this through blood circulation, draining the lymphatic system and inducing perspiration.

Jing qigong is based on stretches relying on the principle of ‘movement within stillness’ and is driven by diaphragmatic breathing. Coupled with Lajin (stretching) and Yoga, this will allow qi to move continuously within the body.

Anybody at any age can practise the technique, and those who exercise often are also encouraged to practise it.

There are 500 qigong practice centres in Taiwan, 55 in Singapore, 17 in Malaysia, 20 in Indonesia and one in Kuching (Kuching South City Council – MBKS park).

There will be a free seminar on the Total Rejuvenation Breathing Technique on April 8 at M Hotel organized by Samarahan Foochow Association, Rejuvenate Qigong Association and Great Vision Group.

Members of public are welcome to listen to Liew’s testimony. Speakers from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur will host the seminar.

They can also join the mass qigong practise at MBKS park on April 9 and 10 at 6am.

For more information, please call 019-8569995 or 016-8896589.