the Balinese belief system is similar to the philosophical foundations of Chinese medicine. According to the Balinese, the universe is divided into three kingdoms; the realm of the gods, the realm of the earth, and the kingdom of man. The Balinese effort to maintain the harmony of those areas where the role of rituals to nourish and soothe. Only by respecting the rules of ritual ceremonial behavior is inherent balance be maintained between the good and evil forces.
Similarly in Chinese medicine three kingdoms heaven, earth and man, it is said in the traditional abundance of celestial energy (yang) descended in creating the earth, and an abundance of terrestrial energy (yin) climbed creating man. As in the Balinese belief system, how the man balanced lifestyle between heaven and earth has had a direct impact on their welfare. Chinese medicine is based on empirical laws of nature and natural phenomena, TCM considers man as a microcosm of the world around them, ie the human inner microcosm is a mirror image of the external macrocosm ( a difficult aspect to prove scientifically).
Humans, like all forms of life, are considered inseparable from nature. Humans represent the connection between heaven and earth, a fusion of heavenly and earthly energies, supported by the food of the earth and transformed by the power of heaven, where humanity can not be separated from nature.
In this issue the spiritual and physiological aspects of pulmonary / health function will be discussed.
The maintenance of healthy lung function is essential for a long life. The reason is that the lungs are the masters of the flow of energy. Its four main physiological functions are:
Dominating Qi (energy), Breathing control
Lungs dominate Qi taking the fresh air and breathe dirty air, this constant exchange keeps all physiological processes "of bodies; That is why health professionals recommend exercise programs to promote this function. The food we eat up as humours and mixes with the fresh air we breathe by helping blood viscosity and distributed (Heart) around the body as oxygenated blood. If this process is strong, the voice will be strong, abundant energy, and four flexible members. Because the lungs are closely connect with the outside world by the breath, the lungs are the first to be attacked by external pathogens leading to reduced immunity, colds, flu and allergies.
Control, distension and Dispersion
Dispersion means for propagating fluids and defensive qi throughout the body between the skin and muscles. This function ensures that the defensive Qi is also distributed under the skin and the exercise of his skin warming function and muscles, opening and closing of the pores and protect the body against external pathogenic factors. That's why in the early stages of a cold we feel hot or cold with sweating, fever, muscle aches and pains.
Descending ways to send fluid down to nourish the kidneys and bladder, this function can be regarded as the lungs like a lid on a pot where steam rises to the top and filtered fluid to down as pure. When this function is low, coughing and shortness of breath with wheezing, may occur.
The regulation of the water Passages
This means that the lungs help regulate the pathways for the circulation and excretion fluids, through the kidney and bladder. An imbalance in this area can cause edema, fluid retention, or urinary problems such as kidney and bladder connection are not properly fed.
Skin control and hair
This function is closely linked to the two above. Lungs propagate the fluid to the skin and hair, thus providing food for the skin and hair and moisture. This feature helps explain why people with asthma may also have eczema or dry skin type conditions. A board of health to save on expensive moisturisers money is to feed lung function (see below).
Lungs Spiritual Aspects / emotional
The spiritual aspect relates to the corporeal soul, classic state of Chinese medicine that the body soul resides in the lungs and is the most physical and material part of the soul of a human being. Body soul is closely related to the essence and it could be considered a manifestation of the essence in the field of sensations and feelings. Essence is the basis for a healthy body and body soul made for the movements and crisp, clear sensations. Attached to the lungs, the body soul is also closely related to breathing. The ancient Greeks called the soul "of the wind or breath." We can say that the breath of life manifests bodily soul. Therefore, when a baby is born and takes its first breath, with her arise feelings and sensations.
Emotionally, body soul is directly affected by the emotions of sadness or grief that limit its flow and obstructs its movement. These emotions have a powerful direct effect on breathing, hence the shallow breathing of someone in a state of sadness or someone sobbed when the blast hit grief. Long term sadness and pain can lead to breathing being narrowed up the lungs and long-term can cause injury.
Dreams
Chinese medicine says that when the lungs are in excess (no dispersion or distend correctly), dream of crying, anxiety and fear . In case of deficiency (shallow breathing), we dream of flying or being in battles of the war. If Lung Qi is strong then the strength, tone and clarity of the voice will be strong. When the lungs are healthy, they are compared to a bell, producing a clear ringing voice that is. If the lungs are weak, the voice will be low, and if the lungs are limited by fluid or mucus then the sound will be muffled.
Lung Nutrition
The lungs are like a lid on a pot. If gasoline is rising pure / nutritious food and gasoline blending lung function with clean air will be strong for the heart to circulate. This is why the lungs are known as masters of energy. green leafy vegetables and fruits nourish the lungs; a study reported that people who ate five apples per week had better lung function than those not eating. It was also shown that the consumption of antioxidants in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, etc., significantly reduces the risk of lung disease.
lung exercises
Our life expectancy is directly related to lung health. If our lungs do not function at optimal levels by supplying the body with oxygenated blood, all metabolic processes become lazy. An effective way to increase lung capacity is of course aerobic exercise, swimming, taking playing a wind instrument, or buying an exerciser lung capacity instrument from a medical supply store. Just ten to fifteen minutes a day will be enough to improve the health of lung capacity.
Clear phlegm and dampness
The moisture lungs and mucus reluctant, often the source behind many lung problems. Chinese medicine considers food and digestive weakness as a factor contributing to the production of wet mucus buildup in the lungs. Start by reducing the consumption of mucous forming fords such as ice creams, foods rich in dairy products, processed foods, soft drinks and processed sugars. These create internal dryness and the body compensates by producing mucus, hence the saying "thirst disease" in diabetes.
Most of all, be aware of your breathing.