ένας γιατρός δύο φαρμάκων: ρεφλεξολόγος, δάσκαλος του qigong
“There are so many interesting and exciting things in the world that each of us wants to enjoy the taste of life as long as possible. And that means being healthy and active for many years to come.”
The aging process is inevitable, but preserving health, and therefore the quality of life, is in our hands. And the earlier we realize this, the more opportunities we have to influence our life expectancy.
Key factors affecting the quality of health
- avoidance of bad habits;
- adherence to a daily regimen;
- balanced nutrition, corresponding to the principles of seasonality, the use of fresh foods rich in vitamins, minerals and other useful substances;
- physical activity in the form of walking, moderate sports, practices such as yoga or qigong, contribute to the overall strengthening of the body and maintain immunity;
- an active mental state.
The brain, like the body, needs constant exercise. It is important to learn new topics and expand your horizons, making life brighter, richer and more interesting. Reading, participating in mind games, learning foreign languages contribute to the development of intelligence and improve mental flexibility.
Regular brain training improves cognitive processes – speech, thinking and memory, helps to find solutions to life’s tasks of varying degrees of complexity faster and easier.
Optimization of the psycho-emotional sphere of a person plays an important role on the way to longevity. Positive thinking and moderation in emotions are of great importance for our physical and mental state. Many of us feel after a quarrel not only emotional decline and depression, but also discomfort or pain in the stomach.
And fear or excitement makes our trips to the restroom more frequent. There is an explanation for this. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, emotions play one of the key roles in maintaining human health.
Each emotion is linked to a specific organ or organ system. For example, anger is associated with the liver, sadness with the lungs, and joy with the heart.
At the heart of this approach is the notion that emotions affect internal organs, and prolonged or severe emotional distortions can cause imbalances in the functioning of the corresponding organ system. In addition, the tissue that connects the organs is considered the channel through which vital energy Qi moves through our body.
Strong emotions can lead to blockage of this flow, affecting the balanced functioning of the organs, which can cause a number of diseases and pathologies. Therefore, along with the generally accepted recommendations, according to traditional Chinese medicine, it is important to actively work on maintaining harmony and emotional balance.
Biologically active points on the body
There are several hundred biologically active points located on our body. By influencing them we can calm excessive emotionality, balance the work of organs, improve cognitive processes, strengthen immunity, and thus choose the path of active longevity.
Shen Men point (Spirit Gate).
It is considered a universal sedative. It is located on the bend of the hand near the wrist joint.
Exposure to this point helps to solve a number of problems:
- normalize high blood pressure;
- normalize palpitations;
- eliminate pain in the lower back, knees, joints.
Massage technique: tapping the point with soft fists 36 times.
Yun Quan point
It is located in the center of the foot along the line of the channel of the functional system of kidneys, which stores vital energy that nourishes our body. By massaging this point, we can strengthen the energy in the kidneys, thereby increasing our life expectancy, because in the East it is believed that longevity begins with the feet.
In addition, exposure to Yun Quan helps to solve the following problems:
- accelerate the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver;
- improve digestion and metabolism;
- strengthen the immune system.
Massage technique: on the center of the foot press 7 times.
Point Zu San Li (Point of Longevity)
It is located on the outside of the leg below the knee. It is recommended not to massage it, but to tap it with soft fists simultaneously on both legs, activating the work of the stomach, pancreas and spleen.
Longevity Point helps:
- accelerate the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver;
- improve digestion and metabolism;
- strengthen the immune system.
Massage technique: rub before bedtime or in moments of emotional anxiety.
The above methods of stimulation will not give severe pain or discomfort. Systematic impact on points increases blood supply, regulates tissue trophics, activity of glands of internal secretion, reduces pain, reduces nervous and muscular tension, preserves brain health, and most importantly – organizes the balance of vital energy of the body for many years.