Cough — dry irritating cough
... Acupuncture points against your cough
Self acupuncture with the acupen
Wolfgang's herbs tips
Application for:
Dry cough, dry cough with little mucus or dryness in the entire respiratory tract "up to the tip of the nose". For heavy smokers to strengthen the lungs. Typical use after prolonged indisposition. For sleep disorders (especially waking up between three and five o'clock in the morning). COPD. For heavy coffee consumption.
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Wolfgang's Qi Gong Tips
If you do Qi Gong for preventive reasons, it is quite possible to achieve good results with 15 minutes of daily practice. If you have a complaint, it is recommended to practice 2 times 15 minutes daily or 30 minutes at a time daily.
Basically, it is better to do 6 times 15 minutes Qi Gong, than once 1.5 hours. Therefore, I show you here a short variant of the 5 elements Qi Gong.
This Qi Gong exercises are also available for Beginners easy to learn.
TCM background information
Lu 09 "Great Abyss"- Taiyuan
Tonifies Qi and Yin of the lungs
- Location:
On the wrist crease in a depression next to the tendon of the pollicis longus muscle.
- Helps with:
cough, respiratory problems, wrist problems, chronic lung problems, immune system strengthening, mucus dissolving, weak blood circulation
Comment:
This point is used in TCM to tonify the lung qi, but also the thorax qi. This is the Qi of the heart and lungs. If someone has cold hands and a weak voice, one recognizes the weakness of this Qi and can then strengthen it again with the two points Lu09 and KG17.
Since at the pulse palpation point is also seen as the confluence point of all blood vessels, the point Lu09 has a special effect on all blood vessels and is therefore called the master point of blood vessels.
Lu 10 "Fish border"- Yuji
Main point to dissolve heat in the lungs
- Location:
On the wrist crease in a depression next to the tendon of the pollicis longus muscle.
- Helps with:
Cough, breathing problems, wrist problems, throat problems, sore throat.
Comment:
This point is mainly used in TCM to release heat in the lungs. Some call it the "anti-hangover point" because it can relieve the suffering of a night of partying with too much alcohol. This effect can be attributed to the heat-releasing effect that this point has. Alcohol generates heat in the body, especially high-proof alcohol.
CV 17 "Center of the chest" - Naohu
Master point for breathing
- Location:
In the middle of the sternum, at the level of the nipples (in men).
- Helps with:
bronchial asthma, cardiac congestion, intercostal neuralgia, cough, expectorant, congestion reliever
Comment:
This point is considered the master point for breathing. At the same time, it also has a positive influence on the cardiovascular system and therefore helps with heart problems. It is also the master point for the upper 3 fold warmer.
CV 12 "Gathering point of the stomach" - Zhongwan
Alarm point of the stomach
- Location:
6 transverse fingers (4 cun) above the navel. In the middle of the distance between the navel and the tip of the sternum.
- Helps with:
Stomach bloating, acid regurgitation, loss of appetite
Comment:
Since this point is a so-called alarm point, it is quite important for the diagnosis. If it is painful, it is assumed that the stomach is involved. In addition, it is also the alarm point of the middle warmer. There is an upper, a middle and an under 3fold warmer
KG 4 "Gate of origin qi" - Guanyuan
Alarm point of the small intestine
- Location:
4 transverse fingers (3 cun) below the navel
- Helps with:
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
- Helps with:
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
- Helps with:
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.
Ki 06 "Shining sea" - Zhaohai
Master point for sleep disorders, because it best strengthens the kidney yin
Metabolism point
- Location:
Directly under the tip of the inner ankle (Malleolus medialis)
- Helps with:
Insomnia, Ni-Yin strengthening, fatigue, coldness of the extremities, scanty urine flow, menstrual disorders of all kinds, eye dryness, impotence, anxiety, depression.
Comment:
This is one of the most important points to improve sleep. Often combined with Ht 07.
Since it has a connection to the eyes and has a yin uplifting effect, it is used for all chronic eye problems and dry eyes. Due to the upward effect, it is also a good point for dryness in the area of the mucous membranes of the throat.
The point combination Ni06 and KS07 opens the thorax and moves the Qi of the chest, which is why it can be used for general pain in the area.
MP 6 "Meeting place of the 3 Yin" - Sanyinjiao
One of the most important acupuncture points that strengthens the spleen
- Location:
4 transverse fingers above the tip of the inner ankle (malleolus internus)
- Helps with:
Loss of appetite, fatigue, diarrhea, feeling of weakness in the lower extremities, menstrual disorders, in the absence of menstruation, impaired libido.
Comment:
This point is used in Chinese medicine to tonify the spleen energy. It is often used in combination with the point Ma36. Due to our diet, many suffer from MIlz-Qi deficiency, which manifests itself in sweet cravings, tiredness after lunch, general fatigue and soft stools. So this point is very important for us.
Another area of action of this point is that it removes moisture from the lower of the 3Warmers removed. Thus, it also has a specific effect on the urinary tract and is used here for micturition disorders, dysuria (pain during urination) and cloudy urine.
MP6 is also an important point to Blood and Yin strengthen and will therefore be Blood deficiency and Yin deficiency used.
MP6 is also one of the main points in any gynecological problems, as it regulates the uterus and menstruation and resolves pain.
The point also has a lot to offer on the psychological level. Thus, it has a strong calming effect on the mind and is therefore used for sleep disorders. Due to its effect on the liver energy, it also works very well with irritability.
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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The herbal therapy is called "the queen of TCM" in traditional Chinese medicine. This underlines its high status. Herbs form an important foundation of TCM and have a profound effect on the human organism. They can replenish deficiencies, expel states of fullness, warm or cool the body. They are generally referred to as herbs. Nevertheless, minerals are also used in the recipes.
Herbs are usually prescribed after a thorough diagnosis by a doctor. In this diagnosis, in addition to a conversation, attention is paid to the pulse, tongue and overall appearance of the person. Nevertheless, there are herbal mixtures that have proven themselves over the centuries for various problems.
We have made suggestions for all clinical pictures for such proven recipes. Nevertheless, in many cases it may be necessary to consult a doctor or therapist. Based on the individual situation, this person can recognize how the energetic situation really is at the moment and, based on this, recommend the optimal herbal mixture. Of course we do not have this possibility, because we cannot meet you personally. Nevertheless, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us and we will try to help you as much as possible.
For many disease patterns there are 2-3 herbal suggestions. The first suggestion is always the one that from my experience is suitable for most people. However, if there is no reaction, then try the second mixture that is suggested to you.
However, herbal therapy needs some patience, because in most cases it works slowly and subtly. In return, there are no side effects and the effect is very long-lasting.
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