Nausea from the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine
... two acupuncture points against nausea
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
Hk 06 "Inner gate" - Neiguan
Most important point for nausea,travel sickness, vomiting and seasickness.
- Location:
on the inside of the forearm, 3 transverse fingers (2cun) from the flexor crease, between the tendons
- Traditionally classified as:
Mind soothing, stomach problems, reflux, irregular or painful menstruation, clarified! chest pain (thorax), premenstrual depression, sleep disorders
Comment:
This is one of the important points in acupuncture with various effects. Firstly, it acts on the chest and can therefore be used for pain and unpleasant sensations in the chest. However, these should always also be clarified by a doctor.
It has a strong calming effect on the mind and is therefore used in all states of anxiety and restlessness.
Especially effective for women suffering from premenstrual depression.
In addition to its effect on the heart and liver, it also acts on the stomach, specifically directing qi downward in the case of "rebellious stomach qi". This is a condition in which the stomach energy does not flow downwards as it would naturally, but rises upwards due to congestion, leading to nausea and vomiting.
Ma41 "Dividing stream" - Jiexi
Point for the "lazy" stomach
- Location:
It is located at the lower edge of the tibia, in the middle of the tarsus
- Traditionally classified as:
Weakness in digestion, feeling of fullness, stomach pain, too little stomach acid production, when something is in your stomach.
Comment:
This point is a popular point in TCM when the stomach is not working properly. Whenever you feel that something is in the stomach, it is a very good point to get the energy flowing again and clear the congestion.
On the one hand, this congestion can be caused by foods that are difficult to digest, especially those that are Humidity produce, such as milk, sugar or wheat. On the other hand, emotions can also cause the stomach to rebel. Namely, when something is in our stomach or we find it difficult to digest a situation.
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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