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3 year old with quadriplegic cerebral palsy having acupuncture therapy. She has been receiving acupuncture (acupressure, qigong, tuina, acupuncture needling etc.) for 8 months. She is now more coordinated, and independent, quick to physically respond to multiple choice questions, She can spoon feed herself, is learning to drive a power wheelchair, and to walk with the help of a gait trainer. 8 months ago, she could not bring her arms together or even clap her hands. Her feet were turned …

5 Reasons Why You Should Practice Qigong

Qigong is a form of energy healing and has been around for many, many years since its discovery by the Chinese. Research has shown that the health benefits of qigong are numerous. Aside from enhancing the body’s entire system, qigong is a way of adding life and energy to your years on earth. Here are 5 benefits of energy healing with qigong.

1. Deeper sleep
Our body heals itself in sleep… and disturbed or troubled sleep means that we're interfering with our body's natural way of preserving itself. With consistent practice of qigong, you will find yourself sleeping better. It helps you find deeper relaxation and mental silence that is crucial for deeper, restorative sleep.

2. Energizing the Body
Not only does it help you relax and quieten the mind, it also energizes you. People who practice qigong learn to manage and regulate their energy flow more effectively and are as such, a lot more energetic than those who do not practice it. This energy can also be effectively distributed to increasing your sexual vitality, and fertility

3. Clearer skin
You will enjoy brighter and clearer skin, thanks to effective toxin elimination. Our daily intake of toxins is absurdly high qigong utilizes energy flow to detoxify our bodies, cleansing us from the inside, which is also reflected externally.

4. Efficient metabolism
Not only does digestion improve, your metabolic rate adjusts itself to what is most optimal for your body. The improved flow of energy throughout your body results in a more efficient metabolism for you which also helps your hair and nails grow at its optimal pace

5. Balanced physiology
Balanced physiology is attainable qith qigong. Previously irregular or imbalanced aspects of your physiology will even out – such as hormone levels, your heart rate and blood pressure or your breathing rate.

Energy healing is a powerful method of alternative medication that is safe to practice, all-natural and irreligious. Qigong helps us learn to manage the flow of energy within our bodies effectively, thereby contributing to our healing with the use of energy.

Seven Foundations of Life and Health

The Secrets of Longevity have been a quest by many people for aeons of time.There world longevity centers of the population such as Korea, Japan and China and specific pockets of people such as the Vilcambas (Andes), Hunzas (Pakistani Himalayas), Georgians and Abkhasians. Researchers tracking cultures living the longest have found that its not unusual for these peoples to live a life of quality. Work and play beyond 80 years and beyond is typical. A majority, attain 100 years remaining active and honored by all they live with. Here are the longevity habits of these people. 

THE 7 PILLARS TO A LONGER, HEALTHIER LIFE

  1. SLEEP

Sleep more, age less…Sleep is not an optional activity. When one cannot sleep, then and only then does a person realize it is as valuable water and food.

Any book dedicated to the topic of aging will cite the necessity for enough sleep, which is 7-9 hours.

There is a strong relationship between deep sleep and the release of Growth Hormone. During restful sleep, adults receive the greatest amount of HGH secretion.

Sleep disturbances usually stem from 1) deficient adrenals and kidneys (need energy to sleep), 2) high blood pressure spike at 3AM, 3) damp-obstruction in the throat (blocks airways) snoring, semi-wakefulness , 4) excess heat rising from the liver which causes alert status, head heat and headache and 5) excess urination which wakes the person thus not allowing deep REM sleep

2. STRESS REDUCTION

You cannot deny the health benefits of stress reduction.

Alleviation of stress eliminates and slows aging and resists disease.

Dr. Paul E. Lemanski (Albany Medical College( writes, ‘Stress causes the release of ‘fight or flight’ hormones which increase blood flow to our large muscles, increase our heart rate, respirations and blood pressure, and decreases blood flow to the gastrointestinal tract including the saliva glands.

Sleep disturbances usually stem from 1) high blood pressure spiking at 3AM,  2) Deficient adrenals and kidneys (need energy to sleep), 3)  

3. EXERCISE

In ’Successful Aging’ (1998) a study on aging in America, which had begin in 1987, showed that almost all healthy seniors had been physically active throughout their life.

Dr. Andrew Weil, a well-known proponent of alternative or complementary medicine and the author of, ‘Healthy Aging’, supports the idea that up until modern times, humans have almost always been physically active, simply by surviving off the land. Today we work off computers. Bottom line is that we need some form of daily exercise. Yes, walking counts, if done briskly.

4. NUTRITION

We all know the importance of good nutrition and a balanced diet. But which diet? The best history of longevity is held by the Hunzakuts of the Pakastani Himalayas. The majority of the people live over 100. They practice these health pillars, exceptionally, and more. They eat 3/5 the calories as those in industrialized society, drink 40 cups of water with chunks of Himalyan mineral salt daily, work 12 hours a day then play,take long 20 mile treks or hike up the mountin side, meditate many times in the day, etc.  Their diet consists of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and a little goat or Yak meat every couple of weeks, drink home made “Pani” wine (weak) and goat milk. The secret to their health is that they are not wasteful. They put all animal and human elimination and garbage back into the soil as compared to industrial society where all all elimination goes down the drain to public works depts. and dumped in sanitation pits. The problem here is that our soil is depleted and their soil and crop can defend itself without the use of pesticide and nutrients. 

5. WATER

Like that of nutrition, lots can be said and studies can be cited all day long as to which type of water is best for us. One thing is for sure however. Drinking enough water on a daily basis is essential for proper elimination and detoxification. I have found that water in plastic containers is very acidic which results in an inflammatory state. Water from the city (Houston) is in healthy ranges but you can smell the excess chlorine. I suggest putting a filter on the tap and shower head. Reduced acidity and chlorine.

6. SUPPLEMENTATION

With all the nutritional research, it is difficult to win an argument negating the benefits of supplementation given the deficiencies of our farming soil. However, if one were to source natural crop supplementation, they would be better off. This is hard to come by because it takes extra knowledge to provide for yourself and you need to take the time to grow your crop. But, if you are are desiring longevity then I would begin the search for an urban community garden or acquire land to produce yourself.

Many well-respected scientists, researchers, and medical professionals have discovered the relationship between mineral deficiencies and a wide variety of health conditions, which afflict the human body.

Since our soil is mineral deficient, effective supplementation based on plant nutrients is crucial. Longevity herbal is a beneficial natural source of highly mineralized, vitaminized food. Besides the health engendering alkalods contained there are dense nutrients which provides the human body the potential for correction. The key is the knowledge of the practitioner and chooser of the herbs essential for balance to be achieved. 

7. POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE

In the work called “The Secret” and many studies before, a positive belief in oneself, one’s vision, having supportive people to hold you to the task and believing in you, recognizing when you are off-course and positively course correcting will greatly minimize stress, affect others to be positive and reflect back positivity.   

There are, of course, other pillars to support a long and healthy life, but these are what we consider the most fundamental. More in-depth information can be found at “Secrets of Longevity“