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Qi -
Nature’s healing energy & Vitality
Qi is the word which encompasses the meaning of all vital activities and
substances in the human body. It is a the "Life Force" of all
living things as well as representative of all energy within the
universe. It is a word which is not fully understood by the Western mind
and therefore it is not always accepted as existing. However, more
importantly than dwelling on its definition, it is important to
understand Qi through its function, as Qi is the foundation of Oriental
Medicine.
Qigong
Massage
When the
body is stressed this flow of energy becomes disturbed, resulting in too
much energy and/or too little in some parts of the body. This imbalance
is seen within the individual as an injury, physical pain or an illness.
For over three thousand years, Chinese medicine has
understood this occurrence. It maintains that imbalances or blockages in
the Qi circulation system are the root of the body’s illnesses.
Chinese massage is commonly called Qigong massage
because it is based on affecting the energetic (Qi) system as well as
the circulatory systems of blood and lymph. Improved Qi flow increases
vitality, relieves tension & pain, and heals specific health
problems.
This kind of massage involves a range of techniques
to balance the Qi. Depending on what you need, it will calm & relax;
stimulate & tonify or release & ease; a hands on, non-invasive
therapy.
General Body or
Head, Neck & Upper Back Massage
Perfect for people with a very busy & hectic
lifestyle. A wonderful way to relieve stress, muscular fatigue and
tension.
Functions of the
Qi
Nutritional Function:
Ying Qi is the nutrient substance formed from food. Once it has been
produced, it circulates within the blood to provide nourishment to the
body.
Warming Function:
The body's normal temperature is regulated by different kinds of Qi.
Fever and chills due to a disturbance from the common cold, for example,
is due to the affect of the attack on the body's Wei Qi. The fight that
ensues between the pathogen and the Wei Qi result in fever and chills.
However, Yang Qi is the Qi that is normally responsible for producing
ample heat in the body.
Protecting Function:
In Western Medicine we look at the immune system as the body's source of
protection against the outside world. In Oriental Medicine, this system
is described as Wei Qi. Wei Qi is the body's line of defense against
intruding factors. Through strengthening this kind of Qi, the body can
become more resistant to disease.
Promoting function:
This function of Qi refers to the aspects of Qi which relate to
movement, growth, and development of the human body. It also encompasses
physiological activities of the organs, blood circulation, and the
distribution of body fluid.
Checking function:
This function refers to the controlling and regulating aspects of Qi
that relate to metabolic processes and body substances such as bleeding,
excessive sweating, urination, etc.
There are generally four types
of imbalances relating to dysfunction of Qi. They are Qi
deficiency, Qi stagnation, Qi sinking, and Qi rebelling.
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