The Origin of the Twelve Hours
Zishi is when Yin Qi and Yang Qi meet, everything is quiet, and it is the best time to sleep. The yang energy begins to grow at this time.
There is a sentence in the "Huangdi Neijing" called "All eleven treasures are obtained from the gallbladder". It depends on the growth of gallbladder. When gallbladder qi grows, the qi and blood of the whole body will follow.
The smooth flow of liver and gallbladder qi is conducive to the development of the qi of the internal organs, so that the functions of the internal organs can run normally. Therefore, following the main command of the gallbladder meridian will make the human qi flow smoothly, and all the internal organs will benefit. This is a light sleep period. People who have many dreams and are sensitive are likely to wake up at this time.
The liver stores blood, and when a person lies down, blood returns to the liver. Modern research shows that the blood flow into the liver during sleep is 7 times greater than when standing.
The increase in liver blood flow is conducive to enhancing the function of liver cells, improving detoxification capabilities, and accelerating the metabolism of nutrients such as proteins, amino acids, sugars, fats, and vitamins, thus Maintain the stability of the body's internal environment. This is a period of deep sleep.
Yin Shi is the process of the human body's Qi and blood turning from static, which is completed through deep sleep.
The best sleep period is from Zi time to Yin time, which plays an important role in protecting the brain, increasing immunity, restoring physical strength, and delaying aging. You should have a good rest in a quiet environment away from light and without being disturbed.
From Mao Shi to Hai Shi, when people are awake, they can listen to Guqin according to the hour and perform simple and easy-to-learn health exercises or acupoint massage.
The lungs and large intestine are on the outside and inside. The lungs fill the whole body with sufficient fresh blood, and then promote the large intestine meridian to enter an excited state, with the most vigorous peristalsis, completing the absorption of water and food. The process of nourishing and removing dregs.
Suitable music: Shang Yin, Gong Yin.
Recommended piano music: "Xiaoxiang Water Clouds" and "Three Plum Blossom Alleys".
Cooperate with breathing: Facing the east and taking deep breaths can help the body let out the old and absorb the new.
At this time, the gas and blood of the stomach meridian are at their peak, which is when the stomach wants to perform its function of "accepting and decomposing water and grains", so breakfast should be eaten at this time. In ancient times, Chen time was also called eating time.
Stomach qi is strongest in the morning. If you don’t get up early, it will cause yang qi to be released but not be able to. It will turn into internal fire and disturb the heart, lungs and brain, easily causing irritability, dry throat, dizziness, cloudy eyes, etc.
Suitable music: Gongyin, Yuyin.
Recommended piano music: "Mountain Dwelling Song" and "Dongting Autumn Thoughts".
Acupoint massage: You can massage Zusanli, Shangjuxu and other acupoints to regulate gastrointestinal function.
The spleen governs transportation and transformation, transporting the qi and blood of the rotten food in the stomach to the muscles and joints. If the spleen functions well, the muscles will be full.
Suitable music: Gongyin, Zhengyin.
Recommended piano music: "High Mountain" and "Yangchun".
The spleen controls the muscles of the limbs. Before meals, you can do some exercises to exercise the limbs, such as the cloud hands in Tai Chi, the cross steps of the feet, etc., which can strengthen the spleen.
Zi hour and noon hour are the transition points of the heaven and earth qi. Yin is born at noon. The best way to adapt to this time is to take a nap. In the moment of nap, yin and yang intersect, and the human body can also intersect the heart and kidneys.
Suitable music: Yuyin, Zhengyin.
Recommended piano music: "Crying in the Night" and "Pheasant Flying in the Morning".
Facial beauty massage: The beauty of the heart lies in the face, and the complexion of the face is closely related to the heart. Before taking a nap, you can do a short facial massage with music, and massage the Tinggong, zygoma, cheekbones, Yingxiang, Acupuncture points such as Dicang, Renzhong, and Chengjian can smooth facial qi and blood and achieve anti-wrinkle and beauty effects.
Traditional Chinese medicine says that the small intestine is the organ that receives and releases food. The function of the small intestine is to first absorb the essence of food that has been decomposed by the spleen and stomach, and then distribute it to various organs. Lunch should be eaten well and rich in nutritional value.
Suitable music: Zhengyin, Jiaoyin.
Recommended piano music: "Liezi Yufeng" and "Zhuang Zhou Dreams of Butterflies".
Massage and health care: You can alternately massage the left and right hands along the outside of the hand arm to the shoulder and neck (the route of the small intestine meridian of the hand Taiyang), and lift upward to play a health care role.
The bladder meridian is a large meridian that runs from the heel along the sides of the back calf and the middle of the back spine, all the way up to the brain. The kidneys and bladder are intertwined, and the upward movement of the kidney water must be driven by Yang Qi, which is transported through the bladder meridian.
Suitable music: Yuyin, Shangyin.
Recommended piano music: "Changqing" and "White Snow".
Pat the bladder meridian to maintain health: The bladder meridian is like a sewage pipe in the city, collecting sewage from many places, and finally reaches the bladder for storage and discharge. Frequent tapping of the bladder meridian can purify and clear the body's sewage ducts.
The kidneys store essence, and the kidneys store the essence of reproduction and the essence of the internal organs. Keep your vitality strong.
Suitable music: Yuyin, Shangyin.
Recommended piano music: "Flowing Water" and "Crane Ming Jiugao".
The health care method of tapping teeth and swallowing fluids: Teeth are not only muscles and bones, but healthy teeth are beneficial to longevity. During the tapping process, oral saliva increases, and there are many substances related to life activities in the saliva.
Saliva has important functions such as promoting digestion and absorption, irrigating the internal organs, nourishing yin and reducing fire, producing body fluids and nourishing the kidneys. After dinner, tap your teeth 36 times to protect your teeth.
The pericardium is the epicardial tissue of the heart, which mainly protects the normal work of the myocardium. At this time, the yin energy is strong, the yang energy is about to be exhausted, and joy comes out. People should relax and have fun at this time , this time period is also the time just after dinner, maintaining a happy mood is also conducive to the transportation of the spleen and stomach.
Suitable music: Zhengyin, Jiaoyin.
Recommended piano music: "Wen Wang Cao"
Shake relaxation method: Relax the body, eliminate distracting thoughts, shake the whole body up and down regularly, with the heels and knees as the axis, the shaking frequency and time are determined It varies from person to person.
Shaking fitness can regulate microcirculation and has a significant effect on improving cerebrovascular function; it can also promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and play a role in strengthening the body.
The triple burner is the largest of the six fu organs. It has the function of regulating all qi and dredging water channels. During the Hai hour, the three energizers open up all the meridians. If you sleep at the Hai hour, all the meridians can rest and recuperate, which is very beneficial to the body.
Suitable music: Shang Yin, Gong Yin.
Recommended piano music: "Goose Falling on the Flat Sand" and "Remembering an Old Friend".
Jingjingqiao: The body's yin and yang balance is directly managed by the triple burner. At this time, the Yin energy is heavier, the Yang energy is weaker, and the Qi movement decreases. Therefore, people should go to bed before 10:30; you can lie in bed, calm your mind, focus your thoughts, and prepare for sleep.
Human life is like a burning candle. It complies with the rules of meridians and organ activity. It is like placing this candle in an environment with sufficient air and no wind. The flame can be stable, strong and lasting.
If a candle is placed in a draft, the candle will burn high and low, or even go out. If a person suffers from many diseases, he will die early. Listening to music on time also conforms to the laws of life. It can add lubricant to the body's biological clock and is a good helper for health.