Special Recommend information on A H1N1 (swine flu)
As it is known to all, currently we human being are all faced with a big enemy-A/H1N1 flu (swine flu) which has been threatening our life. Now the situation is worsening. As health and medical to AH1N1organ, we shoulder more responsibility to handle outbreak of this emergency.
In TCM, A/H1N1 belongs to epidemic febrile disease of TCM which is the same as human avian influenza and SARS and similar to A/H1N1 flu syndrome differentiation and treatment of TCM prevention and cure. It is advocated “dispelling wind, reducing fever and dissipating dampness in clinical.
TCM center will provide latest Special Report Globally on the A/H1N1 flu; and you still can find the Symptoms and Prevention about A/H1N1 flu ; further more, TCM prevention for swine flu provides latest global news; Chinese medicine prevention for A/H1N1 flu ; Chinese herbal medicine and so on.
Routine 31. (Continue from the previous routine) Relax the wrists, and move the arms in a curve to the front. Bend the elbows to put the arms in front of the chest, with the palms down, about the width of a fist from the chest. Look straight ahead and down [Fig. 17] .
2. Turn the palms outward, and raise them to a position below the ears, with the palms up, thumbs pointing to each other and elbows about level with the shoulders [Fig. 18] .
3. Stand on the balls of the feet, with the heels raised. Lift the hands above the head, with the palms up. Spread the shoulders and stretch the elbows. Pull in the chin, with the tongue touching the upper palate. Close the teeth [Figs. 19 and 19A] .
4. Remain motionless in this position for a while. Key pointsWhen lifting the hands, balance your body on the balls of the feet, and apply strength up along the arms and down along the legs. Straighten the spine, and move the body weight slightly forward.
The height to which to raise the heels may be adjusted according to the individual conditions of aged practitioners or those in delicate health.Try to transfer the concentration and energy to the hands as they are raised through the Tianmen point (at the top of the head). Look straight ahead and down, and breathe freely.
Common mistakesElbows are bent when lifting the hands.Raising the head to look upward.
Corrections Straighten the elbows to touch the ears with the arms when lifting and pushing up the hands.
Focus the mind on the hands instead of looking at them when they are lifted.Functions and effects
By moving the upper limbs and raising the heels, the Qi or internal energy of Sanjiao, the three portions of the body cavities housing the internal organs, is regulated. Moreover, all the vital energy is mobilized from Sanjiao, from the Sanyin channels of both hands and feet, and from the internal organs.
This routine also helps to improve the mobility of the shoulder joints, enhance the strength of the limb muscles, and invigorate the overall blood circulation.
Ancient mnemonic rhymeImagine that you are looking up when pushing the hands up above the Tianmen point, and stand on balls of the feet, keeping the upper body straight. Apply strength to the buttocks and to the sides of the upper body. Keep the teeth clenched. Touch the tongue to the upper gums to produce saliva, and regulate the breath through the nose. Feel peace of mind. Withdraw the fists slowly down, and apply strength where needed.
As it is known to all, currently we human being are all faced with a big enemy-A/H1N1 flu (swine flu) which has been threatening our life. Now the situation is worsening. As health and medical to AH1N1organ, we shoulder more responsibility to handle outbreak of this emergency.
In TCM, A/H1N1 belongs to epidemic febrile disease of TCM which is the same as human avian influenza and SARS and similar to A/H1N1 flu syndrome differentiation and treatment of TCM prevention and cure. It is advocated “dispelling wind, reducing fever and dissipating dampness in clinical.
TCM center will provide latest Special Report Globally on the A/H1N1 flu; and you still can find the Symptoms and Prevention about A/H1N1 flu ; further more, TCM prevention for swine flu provides latest global news; Chinese medicine prevention for A/H1N1 flu ; Chinese herbal medicine and so on.
Routine 31. (Continue from the previous routine) Relax the wrists, and move the arms in a curve to the front. Bend the elbows to put the arms in front of the chest, with the palms down, about the width of a fist from the chest. Look straight ahead and down [Fig. 17] .
2. Turn the palms outward, and raise them to a position below the ears, with the palms up, thumbs pointing to each other and elbows about level with the shoulders [Fig. 18] .
3. Stand on the balls of the feet, with the heels raised. Lift the hands above the head, with the palms up. Spread the shoulders and stretch the elbows. Pull in the chin, with the tongue touching the upper palate. Close the teeth [Figs. 19 and 19A] .
4. Remain motionless in this position for a while. Key pointsWhen lifting the hands, balance your body on the balls of the feet, and apply strength up along the arms and down along the legs. Straighten the spine, and move the body weight slightly forward.
The height to which to raise the heels may be adjusted according to the individual conditions of aged practitioners or those in delicate health.Try to transfer the concentration and energy to the hands as they are raised through the Tianmen point (at the top of the head). Look straight ahead and down, and breathe freely.
Common mistakesElbows are bent when lifting the hands.Raising the head to look upward.
Corrections Straighten the elbows to touch the ears with the arms when lifting and pushing up the hands.
Focus the mind on the hands instead of looking at them when they are lifted.Functions and effects
By moving the upper limbs and raising the heels, the Qi or internal energy of Sanjiao, the three portions of the body cavities housing the internal organs, is regulated. Moreover, all the vital energy is mobilized from Sanjiao, from the Sanyin channels of both hands and feet, and from the internal organs.
This routine also helps to improve the mobility of the shoulder joints, enhance the strength of the limb muscles, and invigorate the overall blood circulation.
Ancient mnemonic rhymeImagine that you are looking up when pushing the hands up above the Tianmen point, and stand on balls of the feet, keeping the upper body straight. Apply strength to the buttocks and to the sides of the upper body. Keep the teeth clenched. Touch the tongue to the upper gums to produce saliva, and regulate the breath through the nose. Feel peace of mind. Withdraw the fists slowly down, and apply strength where needed.
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