Post by donq on Nov 16, 2016 6:17:05 GMT
Hi Multidimentional,
Your question reminds me of the first question in The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine (Huang DiNeijing Suwen) which is an old Chinese medical text (written around 240 B.C.) about health and healing. It's written in the form of a dialog between the Huang Di, the Yellow Emperor and Qi Bo, his acupuncturist.
Below is his very first question, the universal truth (translated by Maoshing Ni):
“I’ve heard that in the days of old everyone lived one hundred years
without showing the usual signs of aging.
In our time, however, people age prematurely, living only fifty years.
Is this due to a change in the environment, or is it because people have lost the correct way of life?”
Qi Bo replied,
“In the past, people practiced the Tao, the Way of Life.
They understood the principle of balance as represented by the transformations of the energies of the universe.
They formulated exercises to promote energy flow to harmonize themselves with the universe.
They ate a balanced diet at regular times, arose and retired at regular hours,
avoided overstressing their bodies and minds, and refrained from overindulgence of all kinds.
They maintained well-being of body and mind;
thus, it is not surprising that they lived over one hundred years.”
“These days, people have changed their way of life.
They drink wine as though it were water,
indulge excessively in destructive activities,
drain their jing (the body’s essence) that is
stored in the Kidneys - and deplete their qi.
They do not know the secret of conserving their energy and vitality.
Seeking emotional excitement and momentary pleasures,
people disregard the natural rhythm of the universe.
They fail to regulate their lifestyle and diet, and sleep improperly.
So it is not surprising that they look old at fifty and die soon after.”
“The accomplished ones, of ancient times,
advised people how to guard themselves against disease-causing factors.
On the mental level, one should remain calm and avoid excessive desires and fantasies,
recognizing and maintaining the natural purity and clarity of the mind.
When internal energies are able to circulate smoothly and freely,
and the energy of the mind is not scattered,
but is focused and concentrated,
illness and disease can be avoided.”
“Previously, people led a calm and honest existence,
detached from undue desire and ambition;
hey lived with an untainted conscience and without fear.
They were active, but never depleted themselves.
Because they lived simply, they knew contentment,
as reflected in their diet of basic but nourishing foods,
and clothing that was appropriate to the season but never luxurious.
Since they were happy in their position in life, they did not feel jealousy or greed.
They had compassion for others and were helpful and honest, free from destructive habits.
They remained unshakable and unswayed by temptations,
and they were able to stay centered even when adversity arose.
They treated others justly, regardless of their level of intelligence or position.
P.S. So, our "psychosomatic medicine" is really traced back for more than 2,000 years ago. :-)
Your question reminds me of the first question in The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine (Huang DiNeijing Suwen) which is an old Chinese medical text (written around 240 B.C.) about health and healing. It's written in the form of a dialog between the Huang Di, the Yellow Emperor and Qi Bo, his acupuncturist.
Below is his very first question, the universal truth (translated by Maoshing Ni):
“I’ve heard that in the days of old everyone lived one hundred years
without showing the usual signs of aging.
In our time, however, people age prematurely, living only fifty years.
Is this due to a change in the environment, or is it because people have lost the correct way of life?”
Qi Bo replied,
“In the past, people practiced the Tao, the Way of Life.
They understood the principle of balance as represented by the transformations of the energies of the universe.
They formulated exercises to promote energy flow to harmonize themselves with the universe.
They ate a balanced diet at regular times, arose and retired at regular hours,
avoided overstressing their bodies and minds, and refrained from overindulgence of all kinds.
They maintained well-being of body and mind;
thus, it is not surprising that they lived over one hundred years.”
“These days, people have changed their way of life.
They drink wine as though it were water,
indulge excessively in destructive activities,
drain their jing (the body’s essence) that is
stored in the Kidneys - and deplete their qi.
They do not know the secret of conserving their energy and vitality.
Seeking emotional excitement and momentary pleasures,
people disregard the natural rhythm of the universe.
They fail to regulate their lifestyle and diet, and sleep improperly.
So it is not surprising that they look old at fifty and die soon after.”
“The accomplished ones, of ancient times,
advised people how to guard themselves against disease-causing factors.
On the mental level, one should remain calm and avoid excessive desires and fantasies,
recognizing and maintaining the natural purity and clarity of the mind.
When internal energies are able to circulate smoothly and freely,
and the energy of the mind is not scattered,
but is focused and concentrated,
illness and disease can be avoided.”
“Previously, people led a calm and honest existence,
detached from undue desire and ambition;
hey lived with an untainted conscience and without fear.
They were active, but never depleted themselves.
Because they lived simply, they knew contentment,
as reflected in their diet of basic but nourishing foods,
and clothing that was appropriate to the season but never luxurious.
Since they were happy in their position in life, they did not feel jealousy or greed.
They had compassion for others and were helpful and honest, free from destructive habits.
They remained unshakable and unswayed by temptations,
and they were able to stay centered even when adversity arose.
They treated others justly, regardless of their level of intelligence or position.
P.S. So, our "psychosomatic medicine" is really traced back for more than 2,000 years ago. :-)
