Health
I Liq Chuan for Health
Some Ailments that can be helped through I Liq Chuan
High Blood Pressure
Stomach or Intestinal Illness
Heart Troubles
Depression
Anxiety
We know that the nervous system, especially the brain, governs and regulates all other systems and organs. In practicing, one is required to be calm, mindful and able to be aware of every part of the body, which is in itself very good discipline for the mind.
The movement of the Art exercises sinews, muscles and joints, producing rhythmic breathing involving the diaphragm. Therefore there is an increase of blood and lymph circulation.
The regular contraction and expansion of all the skeletal muscles helps blood circulation in the veins and ensures the return of the venous blood as well as the necessary vascular pressure in the right ventricle of the heart. With the stomach and chest relaxed, movements are smooth and well adjusted to the natural breathing, giving full play to its total effect and further improving the blood and lymph circulation.
The rhythmic breathing of the exercise improves blood circulation and nourishment of the cardiac muscles. The diaphragmatic movements can also provide a constant massage for the liver, which is a good way to clear up the stagnant blood in the liver and improves the liver's function.
Training is also beneficial in preserving lung elasticity, flexibility of the chest cartilage, lung ventilation capacity and metabolic exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Constant training improves the power of the central nervous system and coordination among the organs, and increases the power of the vagus nerve, which steps up the supply of blood and oxygen and the process of metabolism.
The improvement of the nervous system will better mobilize all other systems. The exercise can prevent and even speed healing of illnesses of the digestive system, which arise from nervous functional disorders. In addition the respiratory movement can be a mechanistic stimulant to the gastro-intestinal tract, and quicken the blood circulation which improves digestion and prevents constipation both of which are essential to health aging.*
*These statements are not intended to take the place of "qualified" medical care. This Art is a form of physical exercise, and so you should seek the advice of your doctor before engaging in this or any other training regimen.
