Aging and Health

It is believed that our organs and body Qi really do not fully develop until we are around forty years old. You will see many “forty-something” practitioners of Tai Qi performing this nourishing exercise and Qi Gong in parks throughout China. Some pessimistic people think that by the age forty years old, it's all downhill, but no so, we know better.

The Pessimists View:

Between 40-50, without healthcare support
One will experience decreasing stamina, wrinkles and white hair start to appear, some people will also start to lose their hair, and increasing desire to stay home rather than taking long and active trips.

Between 50-60, without healthcare support
Liver Qi begins to dissipate which will affect one's eyesight and ability to read. It is important to avoid damaging the liver any further during this period. This means one should avoid getting angry, avoid alcohol, over-indulgence in sex, excessive fatigue, overly spicy food ...

Between 60-70, without healthcare support
Heart Qi begins to dissipate. One will tend to be more pessimistic and afraid of loneliness. They will also prefer to rest than travel, but may have difficulty sleeping. During winter, people can easily develop "heart ache" because blood circulation tends to slow down. It is important to maintain a pleasant and easy environment and increase Qi through practicing Tai Qi or other Qi Gong exercise.

Between 70-80, without healthcare support
Lung Qi starts to weaken. Skin begins to dry up and body immunity is reduced significantly.

Between 80-90, without healthcare support
Lung Qi becomes very weak. One is highly susceptible of dying from influenza, pulmonary oedema and other lung disorders.

After 90, without healthcare support
Kidney Qi starts to run out together with all the other organ’s Qi. Exposure to any bad environment will cause the person to get sick.

If you want to live long, it is very important to keep and maintain the body Qi. This can be achieved by a number of means:

Lifestyle: Maintain a low stress lifestyle by living in harmony with nature and your surroundings. Don’t get upset easily.

Nutrition: be conscious of what you eat, be sure to include strong foods such as herbs to build a strong constitution and nourish your vital organs..

Exercise: Tai Qi and the many and various Qi Gong exercises, will keep your vital organs metabolising the essential nutrients from food, and also lubricate the joints, preventing arthritis later.

Healthcare: When you are sick, or feeling under the weather go to your healthcare provider immediately. They will know what to do. By waiting until later, you will need more visits later on which may be expensive.

Herbalese Remedies contribute toward graceful and healthy living into our golden years.

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