With the development of society, people are increasingly concerned about their physical health issues, and the term ‘health preservation’ has become a popular term on the internet. Although we are all familiar with the term ‘health preservation’, what exactly does it mean? Is drinking goji berries for health preservation? Is it going to bed early and not staying up late? Today, let me introduce to you what traditional Chinese medicine health preservation is!
Traditional Chinese medicine health preservation is guided by traditional Chinese medicine theory, following the laws of changes in the biochemical collection of yin and yang, five elements, and scientifically regulating the human body to maintain health and vitality. Spiritual health preservation refers to the use of methods such as nourishing the mind, regulating emotions, and adjusting daily life, in order to maintain the body, regulate consciousness, reduce diseases, promote health, and prolong life.
The first priority of health preservation is to nourish qi and blood
The most important aspect of human health is the word ‘qi and blood’. All diseases in our body are caused by problems with qi and blood. From fever and cold to tumors and blood clots, the main causes of these diseases are poor qi and blood circulation and insufficient qi and blood.
The human body relies on qi and blood to sustain it, with qi flowing and blood flowing, and qi stagnation and blood stasis. Adequate qi and blood, smooth circulation, will lead to good health and longevity, otherwise people are prone to illness. As long as qi and blood are in harmony, the human body will naturally not have any problems. So we say that the most important aspect of health preservation is to nourish qi and blood. If qi and blood are regulated, the body will be unharmed and no diseases will arise; If the qi and blood are not regulated, strange diseases will continue and the pain will be unbearable. All health problems in the human body are caused by poor circulation or insufficient qi and blood; The regulation of all physical problems relies on the smooth flow and replenishment of qi and blood.
As long as we keep our qi and blood flowing smoothly, we can prevent all diseases from arising; As long as we replenish our Qi and blood, the body’s self-healing ability will automatically activate and take effect. Qi and blood are the foundation of human nurture. The five organs, six viscera, bones, meridians, and even hair and skin of the human body must rely on the nourishment of Qi and blood. Without Qi and blood, there is no life.
Pay attention to the smoothness of meridians in health preservation
So, what can we do to ensure smooth circulation of qi and blood without any reversal? This has to be discussed from the perspective of meridians. We know that the channels through which qi and blood flow are meridians. If qi and blood flow poorly, they will be blocked there. At this time, the most important thing is to unblock the blocked meridians. So, the most emphasized word in traditional Chinese medicine is “dredging meridians”.
The meridians in the human body are like the Internet. The meridians are deeply hidden in the human body, holding the power of household management over various organs; The collaterals are small branches of the meridians, which connect with each other directly to the body surface. Although they are invisible and intangible, they are like a huge Internet. Acupoints are stations on the internet, and qi and blood are the locomotives that pass through each station. The “no stop” sign is always hung high, and once it stops, only doctors can serve as network administrators.
Health preservation emphasizes the balance of organs and viscera
The five organs and six viscera are definitely the hardware of the human body. There is a distinction between yin and yang in the internal organs, and the five organs belong to the internal organs, hence they are called yin; The six viscera belong to the external organs, therefore it is yang.
The five organs refer to the heart, lungs, spleen, liver, and kidneys. The five organs have the functions of transforming and storing essence and qi, as well as storing the will of gods and masters. Although their physiological functions are different, the various physiological functions among the five organs are interdependent and mutually restrictive to maintain the coordination and balance of their physiological activities. The six viscera refer to the gallbladder, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, bladder, and three burners. Their common function is to receive decomposed water grains, transform essence, and excrete waste.
The various physiological functions between the five organs and six viscera are interdependent and mutually restrictive, in order to maintain the coordination and balance of human physiological activities. Usually, even if a disease occurs, the body itself can fully cope. Of course, not all diseases are cured by the body itself. Some diseases still require medication, surgery, psychological treatment, and other means of treatment. In most cases, exogenous causes and drugs are only one aspect in the process of disease occurrence and treatment, while the human body itself plays a major role in the other aspect. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that “positive qi exists within the body, and evil cannot be dried up.” If the body has sufficient positive qi, evil qi will not disrupt the balance of yin and yang in the body.
The organs have the ability to cooperate and support each other. If one of their functions is dysfunctional, the balance of the body’s qi movement will be disrupted, and eventually the imbalance of yin and yang, qi and blood, clear qi and turbid qi will not rise, and the circulation will not decrease, resulting in illness throughout the body.
The five internal organs and six viscera all require nourishment from qi and blood, as well as smooth circulation of meridians, in order to function properly; Adequate Qi and blood are beneficial for providing healthy internal organs. So, the foundation of health lies in qi and blood. To maintain good physical health, it is necessary to have sufficient qi and blood, clear meridians, and balance organs.
