S:C Posted August 21 there seems to be a detox process going on for me recently, it’s not simply physical, - else I’d simply throw up, it feels more like having an alleviating period but going upwards in the wrong directing (like wanting to vomit but there’s no material), heat from upper belly/breast region towards mouth… what helps the process, before I consider classic advice for traditional herb recipies? Sage? Salvia officinalis? What else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kojiro Posted August 21 try some fasting or intermittent fasting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
心神 ~ Posted October 5 It might not be what you're looking for, but I've recently read Perfect Health the Taoist Way by Hua Sun. The book describes many natural positions of the body that help to stimulate the detox process, such as while sleeping or sitting. It also explains the circadian rhythm and how to eat (and not eat) at the right times, and to be asleep at the right times, so as to not interfere with the body's natural detox processes. It's certainly not the only book on the subject, but it's easy to understand and apply. Here's the table of contents: 1. Introduction 2. What is Tao, and How Can It Help Us? So what is Tao? How to achieve the wisdom of Tao? What is the purpose of practicing Tao? Yin and Yang The five elements of nature The Taoist’s three treasures Why the training of the mind is the prime business for the Taoists 3. Living to Your Perfect Health Sleeping the right hours for perfect health Sleeping on the right beds for perfect health Sitting to your perfect health Kneeling to your perfect health The sun is your best friend The moon is your best secret friend Simple changes in living can lead to lifetime health benefits 4. Using Taoist Exercises and Other Techniques to Reach Perfect Health Standing still is a perfect exercise for health Slow walking is another perfect exercise for health Using your back to hit a wall to gain an excellent health benefit Other exercises that have good health benefits A footbath is a perfect way for health Moxibustion is another perfect way for health 5. Eating and Drinking to Your Perfect Health The Taoist approach to foods The Yin and Yang nature of foods The food pyramid The way to prepare food and drinks Salt in the diet reexamined Slow weight loss is the only good way for weight control Make your own vegetable drink to detox: the detox drink Make your own drink for weight loss and beauty: the slim drink Make your own longevity pill—Gouqi pill Making your own alcoholic drink to combat back pain and aging Is Bigu worthwhile to pursue? A list of foods with regard to their Yin and Yang characteristics 6. Sex and Taoism The growing-up years Marriage and sex The Taoist sex practices Things to avoid in sex Sex liberation is a major drain on health The traditional approach to sex has substantial value 7. Avoiding Damage to Your Body and Mind Why coldness is regarded as the chief cause of diseases Where does the coldness come from? How do you know that you are under attack from the coldness What can you do to get rid of the coldness? Avoiding damage to your body Avoiding damage to your mind Avoiding damage by menopause and retirement 8. Meditation to Your Perfect Health What is meditation? The Taoist meditation Using your life as a way to practice Tao The Taoist meditation practices After cross-leg meditation Ways to help concentration Other ways of meditation Do I need a master to learn the Taoist practices? Summary on Taoist meditation training Quotations from a Ming Dynasty book 9. Putting It All Together The easiest way to achieve primary good health The intermediate way to achieve perfect health The advanced way to achieve perfect health and beyond How do I know whether I am on the right path? What are the signs of perfect health? A few case studies using the Taoist and TCM principles 10. Some Critical Health Issues of Modern Life Ten confusions on health Ten myths on health Four health trends facing the West…and the East Ten ways to fight back for perfect health 11. My Own Journey in Practicing the Tao The Taoist nine-year body transformation teaching My first year of practice My first four years of practice My second four years of practice My ninth and tenth years of practice My eleventh and twelfth years of practice What lies ahead 12. Questions and Answers with Regard to the Tao and Taoist Training (I'm not a doctor, just a person who read a book by someone who claims to have knowledge on the subject. Please take this suggestion with a grain of salt.) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted October 26 On 8/21/2024 at 6:15 AM, S:C said: there seems to be a detox process going on for me recently, it’s not simply physical, - else I’d simply throw up, it feels more like having an alleviating period but going upwards in the wrong directing (like wanting to vomit but there’s no material), heat from upper belly/breast region towards mouth… what helps the process, before I consider classic advice for traditional herb recipies? Sage? Salvia officinalis? What else? There must be something toxic in your system that need to be detoxed. However, it could be something that is mentally or physically! Can you think of something that might cause you to feel this way! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted October 26 On 10/5/2024 at 4:35 AM, 心神 ~ said: 8. Meditation to Your Perfect Health What is meditation? The Taoist meditation Using your life as a way to practice Tao The Taoist meditation practices After cross-leg meditation Ways to help concentration Other ways of meditation Do I need a master to learn the Taoist practices? There is a major difference in meditation between Taoist and Buddhist. Taoist is primary do it for health by breathing with the ancient method called Tu Na(吐納). By doing Tu Na, it will absorb the source of energy from the universe and keep the mind with emptiness. The Buddhist meditation is more like involved with mental practice. Buddhist meditation goes into deep concentration to resolve an unresolved sophisticated problem to become enlightened. Breathing practice was performed as secondary as oppose to a Taoist. Meditation can be self taught or find out information from books written by knowledgeable masters or modern science books in breathing. We all breathe the same way and just need to do it properly with the most efficient way. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taomeow Posted October 27 3 hours ago, ChiDragon said: There is a major difference in meditation between Taoist and Buddhist. Taoist is primary do it for health by breathing with the ancient method called Tu Na(吐納). By doing Tu Na, it will absorb the source of energy from the universe and keep the mind with emptiness. Tuina is a massage. And taoist meditation has nothing to do with it. 3 hours ago, ChiDragon said: Meditation can be self taught or find out information from books written by knowledgeable masters or modern science books in breathing. We all breathe the same way and just need to do it properly with the most efficient way. Breathing and meditation is like watermelons and navigation. Yes, both have something to do with water. It's true that watermelons can float. But this doesn't mean a watermelon is a cruiser. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted October 27 15 minutes ago, Taomeow said: Tuina is a massage Tu Na is 吐纳。 Tui Na is 推拿。 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taomeow Posted October 27 (edited) 10 hours ago, ChiDragon said: Tu Na is 吐纳。 Tui Na is 推拿。 Thank you. OK. Tuna is a fish. Also taoist breathing techniques. Pinyin is limited, and my Chinese literacy is even more limited. You score! Still, taoist breathing techniques are a tool for mastering some types of taoist meditation, one of many, but not taoist meditation. Taoist meditation is known as zuowang ("sitting forgetting"), jìngzuò ("quiet sitting"), shǒuyī ("guarding the one), xīnzhāi ("fasting the heart-mind"), bàopǔ ("embracing simplicity") and so on -- depending on the school, the method, the stage of the practice (!!!!) and its goal. Also sprach Taomeow. Edited October 27 by Taomeow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taomeow Posted October 27 P.S. 10 hours ago, ChiDragon said: Tu Na is 吐纳。 Tui Na is 推拿。 When you read like Speedy Gonzalez, you can misread stuff in English too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted October 27 (edited) 3 hours ago, Taomeow said: Still, taoist breathing techniques are a tool for mastering some types of taoist meditation, one of many, but not taoist meditation. A very paradoxical statement. You know what, it seems like I always have a communication problem with you since day one! Peace! Edited October 27 by ChiDragon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted October 27 1 hour ago, Taomeow said: When you read like Speedy Gonzalez, you can misread stuff in English too. It would be more difficult in reading pinyin than the actual characters. The natives are typing pinyin to select the characters, sometimes, they selected a wrong character. I saw that in the subtitles in the movies a lot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Master Logray Posted October 27 (edited) On 8/21/2024 at 9:15 PM, S:C said: there seems to be a detox process going on for me recently, it’s not simply physical, - else I’d simply throw up, it feels more like having an alleviating period but going upwards in the wrong directing (like wanting to vomit but there’s no material), heat from upper belly/breast region towards mouth… what helps the process, before I consider classic advice for traditional herb recipies? Sage? Salvia officinalis? What else? Gastroesophageal acid reflux disease(GERD) ? Edited October 27 by Master Logray 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S:C Posted October 27 (edited) 20 hours ago, ChiDragon said: Can you think of something that might cause you to feel this way! Yes, lots actually. It passed thankfully. . Edited October 27 by S:C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S:C Posted October 27 1 hour ago, Master Logray said: Gastroesophageal acid reflux disease(GERD) ? No, but thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
