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Health is the foundation of our happy life. To achieve health, longevity, and maintain our body in a very good state, we must possess the following principles:
First: Abundant Qi and Blood
The Huangdi Neijing states: “When Qi and Blood are out of harmony, all diseases arise; when Qi and Blood are abundant, no diseases arise.”
According to TCM theory, all life activities of the human body are rooted in Qi and Blood.
Qi and Blood connect through the meridians and blood vessels to the five organs and six bowels, as well as other organs, circulating throughout the body. The five organs, bones, meridians, and even hair and skin all rely on the propulsion of Qi and Blood; without Qi and Blood, there is no life.
Conversely, the five organs and six bowels can transform the essence of food and water into Qi and Blood through their functional activities, influencing each other.
Second: Smooth Meridians
TCM believes that the meridians determine human health; once the meridians are blocked, various diseases will arise. Therefore, to preserve health, it is essential to keep the meridians open.
Especially in winter, while everyone focuses on supplementation, if the meridians are blocked, no amount of supplementation will be effective!
The human body is very sensitive; if the meridians are not open, it will send many uncomfortable signals for help!
Various signals of blockage represent different conditions; one can choose the most suitable methods and acupuncture points to adjust based on their situation.
The primary sensation of meridian blockage: Pain
Where there is pain, there is blockage; where there is flow, there is no pain. When the meridians are blocked, our initial sensation is pain; typically, a certain part of the body will hurt inexplicably, indicating that the meridian in that area is blocked.
Cold due to blocked Qi and Blood:
In certain situations, when the meridians are blocked, our Qi and Blood are also obstructed, leading to a feeling of “cold.”
In addition to our heads feeling cold, other parts of our body may also feel cold, most commonly the hands and feet, which is a signal of meridian blockage.
Because the circulation of Qi and Blood in the meridians determines the temperature of body parts, only when Qi and Blood are abundant can body temperature be normal. Therefore, cold areas are generally due to meridian blockage, making it difficult for Qi and Blood to reach them.
Heat due to blocked Qi:
This type of heat caused by meridian blockage generally manifests as dryness in certain body parts, low fever, or abnormal sweating in localized areas.
This is because the heat cannot be dissipated through normal channels due to meridian blockage, causing it to accumulate in certain areas.
Meridian blockage: Numbness and stiffness
This situation is commonly encountered, for example, when we sleep on a table and wake up with numbness in the lower body. This is a further manifestation of meridian blockage.
This occurs because we sit too long, causing Qi and Blood to be obstructed in the lower limbs, leading to pain; subsequently, the meridians become blocked, and Qi and Blood cannot flow, resulting in numbness. Only by changing our sitting position can Qi and Blood flow and restore sensation.
Two forms of meridian blockage: Swelling and Distension
● Meridian blockage can be tangible, which is swelling, often caused by blood stasis;
● Meridian blockage can also be intangible, which is distension, caused by Qi stagnation.
Third: Proper Bone Alignment and Flexible Tendons
The Huangdi Neijing states: “With proper bone alignment and flexible tendons, Qi and Blood flow naturally; for every inch of tendon length, ten years of life is added!”
Hard bones and flexible tendons bind the bones. Tendons are to bones what Yin is to Yang. The Yang is represented by bones, while the Yin is represented by tendons; tendons are active and Yang, while bones are static and Yin.
Humans stand because of bones and move because of tendons. The interplay of Yin and Yang is the way of life. If bones are diseased, one cannot stand upright; if tendons are diseased, movement becomes difficult. If bone Qi is excessive, it becomes too hard; if insufficient, it becomes weak; if tendon Qi is excessive, limbs tremble and move excessively; if insufficient, movement is impossible.
The Bladder Meridian is the body’s detoxification channel and serves as a barrier against cold. When the Bladder Meridian is open, cold cannot invade, detoxification is smooth, and the accumulation of toxins in the body is reduced, leading to better health and longevity.
Moreover, stretching the leg tendons benefits the liver, spleen, and stomach meridians on the inner side of the legs. When these three meridians are open, the body is unobstructed, kidney function is strong, and overall health is improved.
Fourth: Yin-Yang Balance
Yin-Yang balance is the foundation of vitality. Yin-Yang balance refers to the harmonious transformation and maintenance of both Yin and Yang, neither excessive nor deficient, presenting a state of coordination.
When Yin-Yang is balanced, a person is healthy and spirited; when Yin-Yang is imbalanced, a person may become ill, age prematurely, or even die.
The Suwen: On the Correspondence of Yin and Yang states: “Heavy Yin must have Yang, heavy Yang must have Yin.” Therefore, Yin-Yang balance can easily be disrupted. This is because Yin-Yang balance is a dynamic equilibrium, not an absolute static balance; both Yin and Yang are always in a state of change, yet under normal circumstances, they maintain relative stability and coordination, which is essential for our health.
Fifth: Cultivating the Heart and Nature
Cultivating the heart: purifying the mind;
Cultivating nature: protecting one’s true nature.
Cultivating the heart and nature benefits health by achieving a state of peace through self-reflection.
Cultivating the heart and nature means preventing the mind from becoming restless, achieving emotional refinement, balancing the mindset, understanding everything, following the natural order, actively adapting to the environment, managing one’s emotions, and controlling unrealistic thoughts.
In this way, the human mind remains calm, physiological functions are harmonious and orderly, achieving health preservation, psychological balance, and a good mindset, which is beneficial for both physical and mental health.
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