Grapes
Grapes are good for the tendons and bones, are used to treat rheumatic pains, painful urination, and will give tolerance to the wind and cold. The grape root and leaves are sometimes prescribed for morning sickness and vomiting, and to soothe and protect the foetus. Hoarseness Take one small wine glass of grape juice plus one small glass of honey Mix together and drink with water three times a day Chronic gastritis Drink 15 mls of red grape wine three times a day Poor appetite Eat 9 gms of...
Qigong
Qigong, or ch'i kung, translated means breath work or breathing exercises and we can use it to build up our internal energy or ch'i. We need an adequate supply of ch'i to each organ to maintain good health, but just as important is the free flow of this energy through the meridians. In China there are Qigong clinics where people can go to be treated with Qigong either by a doctor or as a self help exercise. The patient learns the Qigong exercises so that self-healing takes place and this is...
Prenatal or foetal breath
When a baby is in the womb it uses reverse breathing, using the part of the abdomen under the diaphragm. This is called pre-natal everything above the diaphragm is called post-natal. In order to mix the inner and outer breath, we must breathe like an unborn foetus as well as a young child. To do this we must perform both reverse and natural breathing. As you breathe in, suck in the lower abdomen under the diaphragm. At the same time the part of the abdomen on the top of the diaphragm is pushed...
Exercise for the alleviation of the triple warmer
This exercise harmonises the three vital forces, respiration, digestion and reproduction. Link your fingers down near the tan-tien 3' below the navel . As you stand up in the same way as for the first triple warmer exercise, bring the palms up to chest height, this time a little closer to the chest. Photograph 14. Now push both palms up over your head as you look at the backs of the palms, which have been turned outwards. Hold this position for about 5 seconds and breathe out as the palms part...
Physical diagnosis using Tai chi and Qigong
Qigong is said to be able to bring a person's physical and mental situation into a state of balance, so we are able to use this to diagnose. Observe the person in a Qigong position. If the palms are in the same place as they started after about five minutes, and every other part of the body is in the correct position, then just performing T'ai chi and Qigong will be enough to bring that person back to good health provided the diet is healthy. However if the palms move independently, or the...
Pears
Pear syrup is used to cure coughing, moisten the lungs, disperse sputum, cool the heart, counter toxic effects of mercury, and dispel phlegm. The flowers, leaves, root and skin are used in various Chinese herbal remedies. Coughing Scrape out the pips and put 60 gms of honey into the hole. Steam and eat before sleep. Alternatively, chop the pear into pieces, boil with honey and drink. Bronchitis Boil the pear with 10 gms of pepper, and drink. Hiccups and food regurgitation Scoop out the stones...
Tapping the thymus
A gorilla doesn't rap on his chest for nothing. In Chinese medicine the thymus gland, situated at the bottom of the neck and running towards the sternum in a tuber shape, is most important in the control of the flow of ch'i. Certain sounds are said to have an effect upon certain organs, and if we use these sounds in conjunction with the tapping then we are able to heal the controller of ch'i. Close your fists and rap on your chest lightly twice as you breathe in. Now as you throw both fists...
Qigong for sexual organs
This is a very powerful exercise and should be treated with a little caution. If you start feeling sick, stop and try again later. This is also helpful for menstrual disorders and helps with premature ejaculation. Sit on a low chair or on the edge of a bed so that your feet are flat on the floor and your back straight. Cover your knees with your palms. Inhale through the nose while bending forward 45 degrees, keeping the back straight. Use the mind to feel a concentration of energy coming up...
The changing of the sinews or triple warmer Qigong
This triple warmer exercise is said to balance the yin and yang energy of the body. Stand in a normal position with feet relaxed, toes turned slightly outward. Breathe in through the nose and lift both palms up in front of you with the palms facing upwards. The fingers point towards each other as you stand up onto your toes. Older people may prefer not to stand on their toes. As you breathe out, turn the palms downwards still with the fingers of each palm pointing towards each other and push...
Mucus
The body should always be slightly alkaline and if we allow it to become acid then sickness occurs. Food can be either acid forming or acid binding acid forming means that on digestion the food becomes acid or mucus, acid binding means that on digestion the food binds itself to the mucus so it can be eliminated. There are two kinds of mucus the one our mucus membrane produces is a free flowing slime which contains mucin and various body salts the other comes from outside and is a poison. Foods...
Oranges and tangerines
Tangerine pith dissolves sputum is good for palpitations, chest pain and the treatment of pleuritis. Tangerine seeds are used for stomach hernia, painful testes, swollen testes and mastitis. The leaves promote ch'i circulation, soothe the liver ch'i, remove swelling and counter toxins. Common cold Put 30 gms of fresh, or 15 gms dry tangerine peel into three cups of water. Reduce over heat to two cups, and then add honey to taste. Drink one cup immediately and reheat and drink the other after...
Chinese Self healing Methods For Health Longevity
Martial art is a Chinese national sport. It is also to be reassured by all people of the world. Martial arts have both attack and defence, and these movements need to be placed in sequence to create a style. Sex, age, location, seasons or weapons do not govern martial art. The purpose of martial art is to toughen your bones and muscles for defence, and to improve your intelligence and mental attitude. Because peoples of the world are now exchanging in cultures and martial artists have similar...
Upset stomach Eat dried orange peel
Vomiting Take 9 gms of orange peel and a handful of rice. Cook to a watery mixture when cool add ginger juice and drink. Chronic gastritis Dry bake tangerine peel and crush into a powder Take 6 gms with honey Mastitis Mix 30 gms fresh tangerine seeds with millet wine. Stir and add 3 bowls of water Reduce to half and drink as two drinks. This is the internal application. Externally mash fresh tangerine seeds and mix with vinegar into a paste which can be applied to the area. Change twice a day....