The Ultimate Guide to Health Preservation: Adhering to the Eight-Character Formula of "Less/More Regularity," Unblocking the Three Qi, and 13 Effective Longevity Exercises [i]

If you find a few methods to maintain your health and stick to them every day, you may become a centenarian[i]. Teacher Lin was not very healthy, but he developed two good habits from childhood: one was to soak his feet in hot water, which improved his sleep and eliminated leg pain; the other was to drink cold boiled water on an empty stomach every morning, which rarely caused constipation[i]. Many people cannot stick to the study of health and wellness because the effects are not immediately visible, and too many people give up halfway[i]. To live a long and healthy life, the key is to implement it in daily life: (1) Adhere to several "less": less salt and more vinegar, less sugar and more fruit, less meat and more vegetables, less medicine and more food, less sleep and more movement, less worry and more sleep[i]. (2) Adhere to several "regular": comb your hair regularly, rub your face regularly, massage your nose regularly, stretch your limbs regularly, exercise your eyes regularly, tap your teeth regularly, rotate your abdomen regularly, flick your ears regularly, and lift your anus regularly[i]. (3) Practice the eight-character formula of "childlike heart, ant-like eating, tortoise-like desire, and monkey-like movement"[i]. (3) Childlike innocence; Ants eat less; Tortoise desires, calm mind; Monkey walks, exercise more [i]. (4) "Three passages": Change "supplement" to "pass", blood vessels must pass, stomach and intestines must pass, heart qi must pass, so as to achieve the state of being able to eat well, sleep well, and defecate cleanly [i]. (5) Persist in keeping your mind active: You must have the spirit of not accepting old age. Without spiritual sustenance, you will age faster [i]. Several effective longevity and health preservation methods: (1) Chest protection health preservation method: Massaging and hitting the chest can widen the chest and smooth the qi. Specifically, it includes pounding the chest, patting the chest, and rubbing the chest to prevent coronary heart disease and emphysema [i]. (2) Sitting health preservation method: Zhuangzi advocated health preservation in stillness. When sitting quietly, the oxygen consumption decreases and the heart load is reduced. Sit quietly for 30 minutes each time [i]. (3) Teeth tapping health preservation method: Sun Simiao advocated "tapping the teeth three hundred times in the morning", which can both strengthen the gums and stimulate the dental nerves [i]. (4) Abdominal massage: Massage in a clockwise and downward direction to enhance gastrointestinal blood circulation. Avoid use during gastrointestinal bleeding [i]. (5) Massage and moxibustion of Zusanli: Zusanli has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach and nourishing the body. Massaging the acupoint can relieve stomach and abdominal discomfort by producing a sore and distended feeling [i]. (6) Waist massage: The waist is the residence of the kidneys. Massaging the waist can nourish the kidneys and replenish qi. This includes rubbing with both hands diagonally and rubbing with fists [i]. (7) Foot massage: Rubbing the soles of the feet and pressing the Yongquan acupoint can nourish yin and reduce fire, and benefit essence and fill marrow [i]. (8) Kidney warming massage: also known as "testicular massage". Lu You's poem says "two pears must be warmed by hand". Massaging the testicles can promote endocrine function and make the body healthy. This exercise should be done in bed. Sexual activity should be moderated. Unmarried young people are prohibited from practicing this exercise [i]. (9) Ear massage for health: The ear is the external orifice of the kidney. Pulling the ear and "beating the heavenly drum" can promote the flow of qi and blood in the ear [i]. (10) Anal sphincter exercise for health: Tightening and loosening the anus can strengthen the kidneys and delay aging, and is beneficial for rectal prolapse and constipation [i]. (11) Swallowing saliva for health: Also known as "Red Dragon Stirring the Sea", rinsing the mouth with the tongue causes the parotid glands to secrete saliva. Swallow it in three small sips, and shift your consciousness to the "dantian" [i]. (12) Facial massage for health: Rub your hands together until they are warm and then rub them from the forehead to the chin. This can enhance the elasticity of the facial skin and moisturize the complexion [i]. (13) Head-grabbing for health: The head is the meeting place of all yang. Frequently grabbing the head and styling the hair promotes the rise of all yang, preventing neurasthenia and hair loss [i]. Health exercises must be done with strong willpower and should not be done half-heartedly [i]. [i]

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