Allergie chronisch aus Sicht der chinesischen Medizin
... six points for relief
Self-Acupressure with the Akupen
Wolfgang's Qi Gong Tips
Qi awakening
Connecting heaven and earth
View full moon
Liver cleanse
Purification breathing
Collect Qi
This Qi Gong program consists of 6 exercises that strengthen your digestion. In particular, the meridians of the stomach, spleen and liver are stimulated and balanced. The two exercises "Connecting Heaven and Earth" and "Looking at the Full Moon" are typical exercises for the Earth Element, with its meridians Stomach and Spleen. They represent our energetic center and must function optimally for a good digestion of food.
The liver also has an important digestive function, as the gallbladder must produce digestive juices for fat digestion. Another task of the liver is detoxification, that is, the elimination of those food components that are harmful. The exercises "Cleansing Liver" and "Cleansing Breathing" do exactly this and thereby also support the digestion, so that there is no slagging.
TCM background information
Tue 4 "United Valleys" - Hegu
Master point for pain in the head and face, especially for acne
- Location:
In the middle of the 2nd metacarpal on the radial side in a depression.
- Traditionally classified as:
Pain especially in the head area, neck pain, stiff neck, headaches, colds, flu-like infection, sore throat, cough, migraine, stuffy nose, dizziness, hay fever, soothing effect for all intestinal complaints, distant point for arm and shoulder pain.
Comment:
This item is included in the Pregnancy prohibited, as it is used to speed up the birth process.
It is often used as a remote point in the treatment of facial, oral, nasal and eye problems.
The combination LI 04 with Lv 03 is called "4 gates" and is very well known, because it is Wind from the head area dispels pain and calms the mind.
Di 04 also has a strong relation to the psyche and can therefore be needled to calm the mind and anxiety. In this case, the combination Di04 +Le03+LG24 is used.
Combine Di04 with another very important item, Ma36, and you have a brilliant combination to strengthen the immune system.
TB 05 "Outer gate" - Waiguan
Effective point for the treatment of ears
- Location:
In the middle of the forearm, on the outer side, 3 transverse fingers behind the wrist crease between the radius and ulna
- Traditionally classified as:
Headaches, tinnitus, sore throat, elbow and upper arm pain, neck pain, flu-like infections, migraines
Comment:
This item is used to Wind-Heat to discharge in case of fever, sore throat and light sweating. Especially also when the pathogenic factor between the surface and the inside of the body. Symptoms are then chills and fever, which alternate, irritability, pain in the upper abdomen, bitter taste in the mouth.
Another important use of this point is in painful obstruction syndrome of the arm, shoulder and neck.
It is also an important remote point in the treatment of migraines that appear in the temporal region.
LI 11 "Curved pond" - Quchi
Toning point of the colon meridian
- Location:
With the elbow angled at 90 degrees, a crease is created between the upper arm and the forearm. At the end of the fold towards the elbow is the point in depth.
- Traditionally classified as:
High blood pressure, diarrhea, strengthen immune system, menstrual problems, colds, shoulder problems, tennis elbow, skin diseases.
Comment:
This item can be used similarly to Di04, the big difference being that Di04 specifically has a reference to the facial area that Di11 does not.
Lv 03 "Big meeting" - Taichong
Source Point of the liver meridian, most important point on the liver meridian
- Location:
on the dorsum of the foot between the 1st and 2nd toes, at the end of the "groove".
- Traditionally classified as:
Migraine with sensitivity to light, menstrual problems, nausea, abdominal pain, general tension relieving, constipation.
Comment:
This is an important point to eliminate Fullness in the liver, it is somewhat milder in effect than Le02.
It has a special effect on cramps and increased muscle contraction.
It has a profound and calming effect on the psyche and is an important point for very tense, impatient and stressed people. This function is lacking in the point Le 02. For this purpose, the point is often used together with Di4. Together they belong to the most important acupuncture points and are called the "Four Gates".
St 36 "Three miles of the foot" - Zusanli
Most important point of the stomach meridian to strengthen digestion
- Location:
4 transverse fingers (3 cun) below the lower edge of the patella (knee cap) on the tibialis muscle
- Traditionally classified as:
indigestion, bloating, constipation, stomach pain, fatigue, headache, loss of appetite, blurred vision
Comment:
This point is a prominent point in TCM because it strengthens the post-heaven qi. What is meant by this is that it strengthens the stomach and spleen, those organs that are responsible for our energy intake through food.
Ma36 is a general toning point for the whole body, but also for the psyche, and is used for all symptoms of fatigue, tiredness and weakness.
Together with MP06, Le03 and Di04, it is one of the most famous and frequently used points in Chinese medicine.
KG 4 "Gate of origin qi" - Guanyuan
Alarm point of the small intestine
- Location:
4 transverse fingers (3 cun) below the navel
- Traditionally classified as:
Diarrhea, problems urinating, period disorders, premenstrual syndrome, infertility, impotence, lack of strength.
Comment:
This is the most powerful point to tonify Qi and blood and strengthen body and soul. It strengthens the kidney and thus the original Qi. Thus, it is an important point to increase overall vitality and in chronic diseases.
KG 4 has a grounding effect on the spirit of man, in that it offers us a center in which we can gather and come to rest.
KG 5 "Stone Gate" - Shimen
Alarm point of the triple burner
- Location:
3 transverse fingers (2 cun) below the navel
- Traditionally classified as:
Diarrhea, problems urinating, period disorders, premenstrual syndrome, infertility, impotence, lack of strength.
Comment:
The effect of points KG 4,5,6 are similar and therefore we have combined them.
If we take a closer look at KG 5, it has a special effect on the 3-fold warmer. It also strengthens, like KG 4, the origin Qi. However, more by the fact that he better coordinates the "3 combustion chambers of the body".
The task of the triple burner is to regulate the absorption, transformation and elimination in the body. The better this works, the more vital the entire body.
KG 6 "Sea of Qi" - Qihai
Strengthening point of the body - the sea of energy!
- Location:
2 transverse fingers (1.5 cun) below the navel
- Traditionally classified as:
Diarrhea, problems with urination, period disorders, premenstrual syndrome, infertility, impotence, lack of strength, physical and mental exhaustion.
Comment:
The effect of the points overlap and yet can be very differentiated. While KG 6 strengthens more the Qi, KG 4 strengthens more the blood. This is explained by the fact that KG 4 acts on the small intestine, which is involved in blood production.
Furthermore, KG 6 moves qi, while KG 4 has no qi moving influence, although both strengthen qi.
KG 6 affects all abdominal organs, while KG 4 has more of an effect on the uterus.
KG 6 additionally strengthens the spleen, while KG 4 strengthens the kidneys.
The word Qi Gong consists of 2 syllables - Qi and Gong. The Chinese term "Qi" can be translated for us most likely by "life energy". But it contains more than this. It also means breath and air. In Chinese medicine, Qi is considered to be the invigorating force that flows through all living things. However, Qi is not only inside the body of a living being, but also outside. Qi also shows itself to us in nature. Thus animals, flowers and trees are flowed through by Qi. Qi is the living force that is inherent in everything and that makes life possible.
The Japanese call this force "Ki". In India it is called "Prana". It always means the same thing - the power and energy that is inherent in everything and keeps us alive. In Chinese medicine, health is only possible when the Qi in our body is pure, not polluted and can flow freely.
Due to bad living habits, in the course of time, energy blockages can occur in the body system and as a result, diseases can manifest, which can be physical or psychological in nature. Generally speaking, we can say that a living person has Qi throughout the body.
The word "gong means roughly "body work" or "success through perseverance and practice". Therefore Qi Gong is called "Work with the life energy". We learn to improve the flow and distribution of Qi in our body through movement and concentration to strengthen our health and bring body and mind into harmony. At the same time we learn to stand correctly, between heaven and earth. This significantly improves posture and many aches and pains disappear on their own.
Qi Gong is a holistic healing system with a long tradition, which has been continuously developed until today. It includes health-promoting postures, movement, self-massage, breathing techniques and meditation. Through these various exercise methods, Qi is supposed to be collected and stored in the body, like in a reservoir. The goal is to expel the impure Qi and absorb fresh pure Qi.
Qi Gong is not a medicine that is prescribed for a limited time, but rather it should be practiced daily. In this regard, 20 minutes of daily practice is enough to improve health and one's well-being to a great extent.
Anyone can practice qigong. There are exercises for every age and every state of health. The exercises can be practiced standing, sitting, lying down or walking. So even physically challenged people can easily practice Qi Gong and improve your health in a sustainable way.
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