Chi Machine Myths, Scams,
Falsehoods, Disinformation.

Quackwatch: False accusations, illegitimate claims, fraudulent allegations and plagiarism regarding the ORIGINAL Chi Machine ®.

Why bother to confront companies lying to the public? Because there are no short cuts or quick fixes in healthcare, only band-aids that eventually cause more harm than good in the long run, which is unacceptable.

The REAL Chi Machine, named the Sun Ancon distributed exclusively by HTE (Hsin Ten Enterprise), has made a difference in the lives of millions of people worldwide for over 30 years since 1990.

This page is to correct disinformation and to offer further knowledge, history and health guidance pertaining to the Original Chi Machine.

As of May 21st, 2025, due to excessive tariffs, the Original Chi Machine is only available on eBay, or in Asia. Head office for North America has closed.

The Name // Classification // Hoax // Origin

The Motion // Fibromyalgia // Miracle Machine // Weight Loss

Livestrong //  Quackwatch // Amazon // Price

Chi Machine Myth -
Origin of the Original Chi Machine:

"1920's 'Chi Exercise Machines', What's Old is New Again!" - This caption is shown alongside females from the 1920's standing upright, wearing vibrating weight loss belts.

FALSE.

This caption is ridiculous as a vibrating belt (or a vibration plate), is hardly close to being compared a 'Chi Machine' which is used lying down, NOT standing up.

Prior to the invention of The Sun Ancon Chi Machine there were no machines that duplicated the machine's specific 'goldfish motion' which requires the user to lie down on the floor, with the back flat and the spine straight.

Rebounding is the closest method and exercise equivalent to the Chi Machine, however, rebounding requires that you to balance upright on a mini trampoline and then jump up and down which creates stress to the spine and the body overall, and may cause possible injury to the user.

The actual motion of the Sun Ancon Chi Machine duplicates a fish swimming. This movement was apparently first adopted by a Japanese civil engineer named Dr. Katsuzo Nishi who created a series of six exercises in 1927 known as the 'Nishi Health System'. This exercise was then introduced to the martial art form of Aikido of which Dr. Nishi was a teacher.

Aikido Goldfish Exercise.

The Nishi Health System goldfish exercise, which entails the same motion concept - as used later by the Chi Machine - describes the exercise effects as follows:

"The Goldfish exercise which aims at spinal readjustment is a sure way to correct scoliosis, adjust any deviated vertebra, relieve undue strains of the spinal nerves as well as paralysis of the peripheral nerves and secure and unhampered and normal circulation of the blood.

Not only that it stimulates the production of the red blood cells in the marrow, increases the tension of the sympathetic nerves, contracts the superficial vessels distributed all over the body and, furthermore, moves the bowels regularly and lastly keeps and equilibrium between the two main nervous systems which run along each side of the body and establishes a desired harmony in the entire organism."

The Chi Machine Goldfish Exercise.

Dr. Shizuo Inoue, Japanese Medical Visionary and the Sun Ancon Chi Machine creator, studied the effects of both optimal and depleted oxygen levels in the body for over 38 years. He stated "My research has convinced me that lack of oxygen is the root of most or perhaps even all disease." This statement has been confirmed over and over by multiple Nobel Prize winners and brilliant scientific minds worldwide.

Note: It is a medical fact that a cancer body indicates an acidic body which is thereby oxygen depleted. It stands to reason that if the human body receives daily physical activity and consumes an alkaline based diet (preferably organic), chances are optimistic that the person will maintain health and wellness.

Sedentary lifestyles and acidic GMO diets, often coupled with accumulative daily mental/emotional stress, addiction to prescription drugs, multiple vaxxinations, as well as environmental toxins, all play a cumulative role in the dramatic increase of diseases including obesity and cancer.

Dr. Inoue creator of the real Chi Machine,
brand named the Sun Ancon.

Dr. Inoue created the original Chi Machine ® based on the Goldfish exercise as seen in the Aikido image above. Oftentimes, a masseuse will hold the ankles and swing the body from side to side for a few minutes, for the same effect.

It is extremely difficult to move your own body in a goldfish motion, so the Sun Ancon Chi Machine does it for you with no stress or risk of injury or fatigue. The machine motion creates a figure of eight and stimulates Chi. Because the body is lying down, the spine is well supported.

Imitation machines have multiple speeds (a gimmick), which do not create the figure of eight and may cause harm - lower back pain is commonly cited.

Chi Machine Myth - The Motion:
"... a chi machine is designed to violently jiggle the user."

FALSE.

The Sun Ancon Chi Machine ® smoothly sways the ankles from side to side. Some individuals have even reported falling asleep.

In April 2013 a popular international TV show showed the Sun Ancon Chi Machine being used for relaxation (the theme of the show), proving it does not "violently jiggle the user", let alone the world famous medical TV host who enjoyed it!

The Chi Machine poses no dangers ... unless you drop it on your feet which is highly unlikely.


Chi Machine Myth - Fibromyalgia:
"Fibromyalgia sufferers cannot possibly benefit from violent jiggling."

FALSE.

Stretching and massage has been shown in clinical studies to benefit fibromyalgia. Evidence suggests that fibromyalgia results from local hypoxia in the muscles (low oxygen), which in turn contributes to muscle tissue breakdown and sensitivity.

Increased adrenaline depletes oxygen and promotes lactic acid, which may be broken down and removed by increasing oxygen.

Many people living with this physical challenge have had life changing results by increasing their oxygen levels through engaging in the passive aerobic exercise of the Sun Ancon Chi Machine. I am one of those people and results were witnessed by family, friends, and a doctor from UCLA.

Again, there is no 'violent jiggling' of any kind. If that was even remotely true, the machine would not be used by anyone!


Chi Machine Myth - Miracle Machine:
"miracle machine" - "false promises" - "unproven claims"

FALSE.

1) The original Chi Machine is NOT a miracle machine or claimed as such. The machine simply sways the body from side to side known as passive aerobic respiration exercise. The exercise is not high impact or vigorous, it does not promote substantial weight loss, or build muscles, or cause the heart to beat quickly, or the body to sweat, but gently promotes and supports general health and wellness, promoting improvement and healing of various physical challenges.

Movement of the body triggers a domino effect of positive, scientifically proven basic health benefits, beginning with promotion of circulation, increased oxygen and promotion of the elimination of waste and toxins via stimulation of the lymphatic system.

These are two of the most important factors for a healthy body, which anyone can achieve by simply walking, or jogging, biking, swimming, rebounding, dancing, skipping etc ... everyday preferably, or at the very least three times a week.

Truth is most people prefer to sit or lie down, drive their car, watch TV, eat acid diets etc ...  rather than to get their body moving with physical activity. Some people are too frail, housebound, bedridden, old, sick or obese and need outside help.

The Chi Machine will do for the body what the individual will not or cannot do for varied reasons - there is no miracle involved.

Exercise is always an option.

2) There are no 'worthless' or 'false promises' given regarding original Chi Machine benefits. Over 30 years of global feedback confirms Chi Machine benefits.

Note: What works in general for most people, will not work for every single individual due to the numerous factors involved, such as personal lifestyle, health habits, a toxic environment, karma, diet preferences and mental/emotional issues ... ALL of which need to be addressed in order to remain healthy, well and fit.

The Chi Machine serves to create a healthy foundation but if the individual persists in consuming an acid diet, taking prescribed medications daily (often in excess), holding on to negative emotions and beliefs, and lives in a toxic environment at home or at work, then benefits will be only temporary and cannot accumulate.

3) There are no false or unproven claims. The Sun Ancon Chi Machine is well documented and testified to by Flinders University clinical trials - conducted by renowned lymphomologist Professor Neil Piller.

There are millions of users worldwide, from housewives, to athletes, to medical professionals, health care institutions, spas and prestigious health magazines and journals spanning over three decades, since 1990.

Countries across Asia have embraced the Sun Ancon Chi Machine, with Thailand inparticular having numerous SOQI Spa Centers - also extremely popular in Mexico, Canada, France and Germany, with the Chinese market exploding over the past decade or so.

The USA is still lagging behind due to deliberate natural health care suppression, and the never-ending promotion of drugs through TV and radio ads (only in the USA) and doctors, because a healthy American generates zero income for the pharmaceutical industry.

Chi Machine Myth - Weight Loss:
" A Chi Exercise Machine Won't Help You Lose Weight."

FALSE.

Whilst the real Chi Machine company, HTE, has NEVER promoted it outright as a weight loss device, ordinary weight loss has been experienced by countless users since 1990. Customers usually buy the machine to help various physical challenges but are pleasantly surprised to discover weight loss occurring as a side benefit.

The Sun Ancon Chi Machine creates low impact passive aerobic exercise. The Chi Machine does NOT exercise or build muscles (anaerobic exercise).

If the machine is used on a consistent daily basis, ordinary weight loss may occur slowly, steadily and most importantly, safely, as proven by Flinders University Australia Chi Machine clinical trials in 2000, that revealed unexpected weight loss.

Exercise does a body good.