The Bagua Plate: An Integrative and Practical Approach to Health and Wellness

By Dr. Cheryl Rock

In this book, readers will learn about the synergy of eastern and western philosophies in relation to health and wellness through Food Science using the principles of the Bagua systems. Specifically, the Bagua systems integrate principles of the Five-Element Theory and Martial Arts philosophy. Readers will also learn how these concepts can be used to foster and build health resiliency and continuum by doing the following:

1. Exploring the origin of energy imbalances in diet result in chronic illness such as Non-Communicable Diseases.

2. Reflecting on the definition of holistic health and its cultivation using unique conceptual tools of the Bagua Energy Map integrated with Food Science.

3. Applying the tools presented to cleanse the psyche, heal and align the body and as well as nurture the health and wellness continuum.

This book is ideal for individuals who are Acupuncturists, Ayurveda Practitioners, Bagua Consultants, Educators, Food Scientists, Health and Fitness Enthusiasts, Health and Wellness Coaches, Martial Artists, Metaphysicians, Nutritionists, Registered Dietitians, Yoga Practitioners as well as people who are general consumers seeking to adopt a unique way of developing a healthy relationship with the food they eat.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Dec 28, 2022
• ISBN: 9798765234433

Dr. Cheryl Rock

Dr. Cheryl Rock is an Author, Musician, Martial Artist, Metaphysician and Professor as well as a Food Scientist who specializes in Nutritional Biochemistry. Her areas of emphasis are the studies of (1) Ethnomedicine and (2) Phytonutrients and their effects on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), Colon Cancer and Type 2 Diabetes. Additionally, she specializes in Martial Science; an integration of internal Martial Arts from a dietary approach, with principles of Food Science, Martial Arts philosophy as well as Bagua Metaphysics. Specifically, she utilizes the Bagua Energy Map and the Five-Element Theory as a framework to educate people of how Eastern (i.e., Bagua) and Western (i.e., Food Science – Nutritional Biochemistry) concepts intersect through diet. Her philosophy of life is to help others experience holistic health and wellness practices in their daily lives through transformation and self-mastery. She seeks to help others achieve this goal as a result of her own personal experiences and principles as a practitioner of Korean Martial Arts (Hapkido) (1st Dan Black Belt) as well as Brazilian Jujitsu.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1   The Five Elements of an Energetically Balanced Diet

ο Exploring the nutrient imbalances in the diet based on five basic tastes in relation to the Five-Element Theory

Chapter 2   The Eight Healthy Hues of an Energetically Balanced Diet

ο Adjusting phytonutrient imbalances in the diet using the Bagua Energy Map (Octagon).

Chapter 3   The Magical Formula for an Energetically Balanced Diet

ο Applying the Bagua Energy Map (Magic Square) to formulate healthy eating patterns through establishing colorful diets.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Cheryl Rock is an Author, Musician, Martial Artist, Metaphysician and Professor, as well as a Food Scientist who specializes in Nutritional Biochemistry. Her areas of emphasis are the studies of (1) Ethnomedicine and (2) phytonutrients and their effects on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), Colon Cancer and Type 2 Diabetes.

Additionally, she specializes in Martial Science; an integration of internal Martial Arts from a health and wellness approach, using principles of Food Science, Martial Arts philosophy as well as Bagua Metaphysics. Specifically, she utilizes the Bagua Energy Map and the Five-Element Theory as a framework to educate people of how Eastern (i.e., Bagua) and Western (i.e., Food Science – Nutritional Biochemistry) concepts intersect through diet.

Her philosophy of life is to help others experience holistic health and wellness practices in their daily lives through transformation and self-mastery. She seeks to help others achieve this goal as a result of her own personal experiences and principles as a practitioner of Korean Martial Arts (Hapkido) as well as Brazilian Jujitsu (BJJ) under the mentorship of Professor Ross Hewitt. Moreover, Dr. Rock has acquired her 1st Dan Black Belt in Hapkido (Korean Martial Arts) under the mentorship of Master Louis Kim at the National Hapkido Center (NHC), USA. In addition, she is a certified Bagua consultant from the School of Bagua and Metaphysics, USA under the mentorship of Carl E. Stevens, Jr.

THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO

My Mom, Shirley; Twin Sister, Susan; Nephew, J’nPierre; Professional Mentor, Dr. Elizabeth Metzger; Martial Arts (Hapkido) Sensei’s: Master Kim; Instructor Derrik; Instructor Daniel; Professor Ross (Jujitsu); my Violin Teacher, Camilo; as well as all of my friends who supported me through my Black Belt Journey in Hapkido; My brothers Long and Ish (introduced me to Bagua), who continue to be beacons in my life; Carl E. Stevens, Jr who whose work and mentorship using Bagua systems inspired me as well as contributed significantly to my personal development and spiritual growth; The empowering women in my life: Keke, Gabrielle, Corina, Necla and Natalie; My dear friends Steve(s), Julian and Braulio as well as my Aunt Gwendolyn and Cousin Patrick who have chaperoned me through the most doubtful times of my life.