Meridian Exercise for Self-Healing: Classified by Common Symptoms

by Ilchi Lee

Overview

This full-color, user-friendly book features simple meridian exercises that combine breathing, movement, stretching, and focused attention to improve overall balance and flexibility. The book identifies specific meridian exercises to alleviate common ailments, including headaches, colds, and the flu, as well as more serious conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and thyroid disorders. Meridian exercise is a technique developed and perfected over the course of thousands of years in the Asian healing arts traditions. This book includes the following features: * Low-impact, time-efficient exercises * that relieve stress, restore physical health, and rebalance the mind * Step-by-step instructions with accompanying photos for dozens of exercises specifically designed for common symptoms * Breathing and relaxation techniques to awaken innate healing power and

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781935127222
Publisher:	SCB Distributors
Publication date:	02/05/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	27 MB
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Table of Contents

Preface 4

Chapter 1 Introduction

1 Ki, the Life Energy 10

2 What Is Meridian Exercise? 12

3 Benefits of Meridian Exercise 14

4 Dahn-jon, Key Energy Center 15

5 Abdominal Breathing 16

6 How to Use This Book 17

Chapter 2 Basic Meridian Exercises

1 Whole Body Patting 21

2 Circulation Exercise 24

3 Abdominal Clapping 25

4 Intestine Exercise 26

5 Anal Contracting Exercise 27

Chapter 3 Meridian Exercises For Specific Symptoms

1 Brain and Nervous System

1 Headaches 30

2 Facial Nerve Disorders (Bell's Palsy) 40

3 Autonomic Nervous System Difficulties 44

4 Tingling or Numbness in the Extremities 52

2 Endocrine System

1 Thyroid Disorders 56

2 Diabetes 68

3 Respiratory System

1 Lung Disorders 78

2 Colds and Flu 88

4 Bone, Muscle, and Skin

1 Lower Back Pain 96

2 Neck Pain 108

3 Shoulder Pain 112

4 Sciatic Pain 120

5 Arthritis 128

6 Osteoporosis 134

7 Skin Disorders 136

8 Hair Loss 146

5 Heart and Circulatory System

1 Heart Disease 150

2 High Blood Pressure 164

3 Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure) 170

4 Stroke 174

6 Digestive System

1 Gastrointestinal Disorders 178

2 Liver Disorders 190

3 Diarrhea 204

4 Constipation 208

5 Hemorrhoids 218

7 Urinary Tract and Reproductive System

1 Kidney Disorders 222

2 Bladder Infection 230

3 Stamina/Strengthening 234

8 Exercises for Women

1 Exercises for Pregnancy 242

2 Postpartum Recovery 260

3 Leukorrhea 264

4 Menstrual Disorders 272

9 Other Conditions

1 Obesity 278

2 Poor Eyesight 290

3 Impaired Hearing 294

4 insomnia 296

5 Hangovers 304

6 Lethargy and Fatigue 310

7 Spring Fatigue 314

Appendix

1 The Spine, Main Pillar of Our Body322

2 Position of Organs and the Skeleton 324

3 Meridians, Rivers of Ki Energy 326

Symptom/Benefit Index 33