Prevention is far better than a cure. Almost everyone will agree with this statement, yet when you look around and read the statics regarding our health we notice that many people may agree with it but not many practise it.  Too many people these days look for the quick fix, the magic pill that is solve the problem and relieve the pain. The problem most of us have is that we don’t know anything is wrong until it is already showing signs and in some cases this can be way too late to do anything.

So how do you know which direction you are heading, are you heading in the direction of degenerate disease or are you walking the path towards optimum health.

Many of us use the excuse of I feel great now so I must be healthy, however when you look at the statics it seems like 90% of us are heading in the wrong direction. The statics in Australia is that 1 in 3 men and 1 in 4 women in Australia will be directly affected by cancer in the first 75 years of life. I don’t know about you but something is wrong here and the old saying ‘if you keep doing what others are doing, you get what others get’ comes to mind.

So what are you doing to head towards optimum health? And how do you know that it is working?

Well I am not a doctor and I don’t have a medical degree so I am afraid I don’t really know the answers to these questions however I have found some great tests and practices that I believe can make a big difference and has done wonders for me. I hate taking medication, in fact I can’t even remember when I last took a some, not even for a simple headache (probably because I don’t get them).

One tool I have found very helpful in this area is a blood analysis test.  The blood is the river of life and looking at your live under a microscope you get to see exactly what is happening inside your body.  It is a great way to get an accurate and immediate indication of your state of your general health. Here is the place where I got mind done www.livebloodanalysis.com.au

Another very simple change to your diet which can have profound effects to you heading towards optimum health is having more alkaline rich foods in your diet. Since I have been drinking alkaline rich green drinks my energy levels have grown, I require less sleep and I can focus much better. To get a better understanding of how the acid alkaline balance works and what foods are high or low in alkaline check out this article.

Having a martial art background I have had much exposure to the power of the human body, after travelling to China to train with the Shaolin monks I was taught an ancient Chinese secret to health and wellbeing. It has been around for centuries and the benefits are overwhelming. I am talking about a practice called Qigong. It is a healing art and it holds the fundamentals to Chinese medicine. Over the last few decades it has become popular in the western world and many scientific studies have proven its power. Here are just a few of the benefits gained from practicing Qigong.

• Improve your metabolism, digestion, and elimination. Qigong is great for weight control, youthful appearance, and balanced energy.
• Stimulate the lymph system. Qigong builds a stronger immune system so that you become less susceptible to flues and other viruses and recover faster if you do get sick.
• Improve your circulation. Qigong alleviates conditions such as arthritis and chronic fatigue.
• Retard the aging process by giving your organs an “inner massage” to restore your body systems to healthy functioning.
• Reduce tension, blocks, and stagnant energy by increasing oxygen supply to your tissues.
• Lubricate your joints for pain-free movement and greater flexibility.
• Soothe the nervous system to feel contented and serene.

Qigong can be practiced by anyone of any age, It is simple and fun to do, here is a quick video from Master Lin walking you through a simple qigong exercise, notice how you can feel your energy and the healing power we all have.

For more information about how you can learn Spring Forest Qigong at home from Master Lin click here.

To see more videos on Qigong and how it can help you click here

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