1.Breathing and exhalation
- wake up in the morning after washing (other times can also be) to a fresh air standing, legs shoulder-width apart, eyes forward, the body is loose, the mouth will be opened to the maximum, a breath outward (try to exhale, imagine the lungs in the turbulent gas all out of the body) and then the mouth closed up again, the nose mouth inhalation to the air filled lungs, and then mouth open to the outward breath, so repeated three times.
- the beginning of abdominal breathing with the nose slowly deep inhalation, at this time the small abdomen slowly bulge, inhalation to the maximum amount; slightly hold the breath; then slowly exhale slowly with the mouth; require suction, screen, exhale time ratio of 1:1:2 or so, a breath a suction 36 times.
This action can stimulate the brain through the reflex of the facial nerve, so that the brain as soon as possible to wake up. Open wide and close the mouth, can make more than 40 facial muscles rhythmic movement, to prevent the middle-aged and elderly facial muscle atrophy. In addition, opening and closing the mouth can make the pharynx move and keep the Eustachian tube open, so that the pressure inside and outside the middle ear can be kept in balance and prevent deafness in the elderly.
As a result of abdominal breathing, lung capacity can be enhanced, and the ability of oxygen absorption and carbon dioxide expulsion in the lungs can be improved.
2.Look away and turn your eyes
Looking into the distance can help regulate eye muscles and nerves. The specific method is: on your own balcony or at a high place, stand or sit with your head square, look at the roof of the building or the tip of the tower in the distance for about 20 seconds, then look at the tip of your nose for 10 seconds; then look at the roof of the building or the tip of the tower in the distance, then look at the tip of your nose; repeat 36 times.
Then start to turn the eyes, turn the eyes, the head is not moving, both eyes turn, clockwise, counterclockwise 18 turns each. This action nourishes the eyes and protects the liver.
3.Swallowing saliva
Chinese medicine believes that saliva is the essence of the human body, saliva is full, slowly swallowed, can moisten the five organs, nourish the skin, so that people live a long life.
The specific method is, lips slightly closed, the whole body relaxed, stirring the mouth teeth with the tongue, generally around the upper and lower teeth, first left and then right, first up and then down, gently stir each 36 times in turn, the force should be soft and natural, and then the tip of the tongue on the palate for 1 to 2 minutes, prompting the parotid gland, sublingual glands to secrete saliva, to be more saliva in the mouth, gargling 36 times. After gargling, swallow the fluid in the mouth in 3 small mouthfuls.
4.Ear Massage
The ear is the external organ of the kidney and is connected to the brain, which is the place where the meridians of the whole body converge. Frequent ear massage can unblock the meridians, circulate qi and blood, balance yin and yang, enhance hearing, and eliminate diseases and health.
The movements of the ear massage include: carrying and pressing the ear screen, using the index finger and thumb to lift the ear screen from the inside out, then using the middle finger to press the ear screen for 3-5 seconds, then releasing it and repeating 9 times; pulling the ear lobe, using the index finger and thumb to pinch and pull the ear lobe downward; massaging and pinching the whole ear such as the auricle and ear chakra 7-9 times.
5.Turning the neck
Long-term incorrect posture is prone to related tissue hyperplasia, injury and eventually cervical spondylosis. Complete the neck forward flexion, backward extension, left rotation and right rotation as slowly and with as much amplitude as possible. At the same time with shrugging, try to keep the shoulders close to the ears and then put them down again. Do each movement 10 times.
When doing this movement, do it gradually to avoid injury.
6.Make a fist
The specific practice is: put the thumb inward across the palm of the hand, and the remaining four fingers wrap the thumb while clenching the fist. At the same time, the whole body slightly force, and then release, repeat 50 to 80 times. The place where the thumb and middle finger touch is the Laogong acupuncture point, when clenching the fist just press this point, can play the role of clearing the heart fire, calm the mind.
7.Tiptoeing
After sitting for a long time, it is best to do a “tiptoe upside down” exercise to smooth the blood flow back to the lower extremities, not only to avoid lower extremity soreness and numbness, but also to eliminate the phenomenon of sudden standing and blackness in front of the eyes and dizziness in the mind. The method is two feet together, both heels raised, balance the body, the action stopped for about 7 seconds, both heels down, light shock ground. Together with a drop for a time, pay attention to the foot pad when breathing in, drop the heel (upside down feet) when exhaling; maintain balance, repeatedly do 7 times.
Regularly do the above 7 movements (or one of them, two, etc.) can remove diseases and strengthen the body, prolong life.
