Self-Care and Healing Techniques For Mind, Body, and Spirit

I write with amazement of how present and aware our body remains during our unconscious/subconscious thought
states such as Theta and Delta. We wake up from a dream/sleep and it keeps us going until wakefulness (beta and
alpha state). As changes occur in temperature and light, our circadian rhythm affects our whole system.
I wake up and do some yoga, qigong & acupressure, smile and appreciate life with some breathing and movement. At
this early time our brain is likely still in Theta state, so I don’t try to rush things, even if it feels slow. I practise
mindfulness, observing my thoughts and creating space.
As we raise our frequency we may connect with plant life that resonates at about 5-6 breaths per minute. I water the
tray for a water lily plant who, enjoys drinking water, as do I in the morning. It feels thirst to meet its need for
hydration and nourishment, such as we do when we run out. It follows its values of unity and harmony with its
environment as do we. It balances Yin with Yang (heaven and earth) and produces flowers and fruits.
We can categorize foods (though we may choose intuitively) as following:
Optimal Sub-optimal Non-optimal
Fruits Sweet potato Animal products

Non starchy veggies Squashes High fat/protein foods
Tender greens Carrots Processed/refined sugar
Avocado Peas Grains/starchy foods
Roots and tubers Indigestible greens
This table relates to how efficiently foods get digested, assimilated, and eliminated by the body. Important to note that
the body acts upon food, rather than food acting upon the body. Optimal refers to feeling ease and high energy after
consuming such foods. Sub-optimal refers to those foods which take some effort on the body’s part, chiefly to produce
enzymes and break down starches. Non-optimal foods have a net negative effect upon the body and require substantial
energy resources to process through our stomach & spleen, liver & gallbladder, small and large intestines, and
kidneys.
I might as well say that it depends how much avocado you eat, exceeding half a day isn’t optimal, over 2 a day is less
than sub-optimal. Yet even a small dose of non-optimal foods has consequences (imbalanced). It also matters how
mindfully we eat, and in what combinations. For example, fats and sweet fruits does not combine, as it creates insulin
resistance. The cause of diabetes type 2 is not sugar, but Fat + Sugar. This has been known in Health Science for years
and described in many “niche” books such as 80/10/10 by Doug Graham. Also, foods require different environments
and mediums. Sweet fruit and acid fruit do not mix, yet sub-acid combine with either. Avocados go well with
tomato/lemon as the acid breaks down fats.
We often focus on purely digestion, yet the process of absorption occurs at a deeper level, and removing waste is part
of the journey as well. So, what can we do to improve our situation? Make conscious choices, manage emotions, build
healthy habits… and practise qigong.
Here are some techniques I learnt for digestion. (It helps to drink warm water)
 Pressing knuckles between knuckles (BaXi acupoints)

 Acupressure: LI4 between thumb & index, St36 on tibialis muscle below knee, Sp6 four fingers above ankle,
CV14 centre of the solar plexus area, CV6 and St25 about 2 fingers below and outside the bellybutton, SI5
divot of wrist on the outside edge, and firmly massage the hands (reflexology)
 Circle massage the belly clockwise 36x on the final circle spiral inwards and store that energy.
 Massage the lower back firmly with hands/fists making the healing sound Ssssssssss
 Cross the legs and send a ripple up by pushing opposite ways.
 Massage the top of the head- drawing a line up from the ears. BaiHui (meeting of 100)
 Single leg calf raise- this improves circulation through the body.
 Improve circulation alternative: Lying on left and circling clockwise gently.
 Turn to the right and gently circle clockwise.
 For a large intestine massage: Duck walk (feet together= small steps) & squat walk (standard squat= larger
steps) Deep squatting has many benefits!
 Standing, toss a ball to the side for internal massage (one hand in front, one behind)
 Hold the hands in front with light fists and move shoulders back and forward alternately, the hands move up
and down simultaneously.
 Stand hips width apart and turn to look behind. Breath deeply, exhaling as you turn.
 Place the top of the foot on a chair/object and lift the hands up in front and circle to the back. This stretches
the stomach meridian.
 Tap/dredge down on the outside of the legs (gallbladder and stomach meridian)
 Tap/dredge down on the inside of the legs (liver, spleen, kidney meridians)
 With hands crossed over, clasp together and lift high as you can. Lift the heels.
So you’re probably feeling stimulated now so let’s practise some flowing Qigong: Pebble in a Pond. This one we
simply hold the hands over the abdomen, fingers pointing towards each other. Inhale deeply and as you exhale push
the hands outward in circles back to the abdomen. As you do this movement, hinge at the hips and knees slightly-
imagine strings pulling one forward and the other back. Imagine the opposite as you return standing straight. Have fun
with it!
Yoga poses for digestion: twist pose, child’s pose, kneeling pose.
Additional techniques:
 Auricular reflexology- massage inside of the ear

 Massage to relax the jaw muscles, 3rd eye point (stomach neurovascular point), the temples (liver)
 Massage the head, neck, and comb the hair with your fingers!
By improving blood flow to the head, it helps in many ways, including weight loss. Did you know, the brain consumes
20% of our energy?
Here are some other weight loss tips I’ve picked up:
 It’s not about counting calories, it’s about balance and consistency.
 Additives in food makes it difficult to find balance.
 Will-power provides one resource, having a supportive system also matters.
 Water is involved in every metabolic process.
 Celebrate life by eating fruits and leafy greens.
 Eat fruits in the day when the Sun is high.
 Make a simple salad with half an avocado and lemon.
 Balance your mental, emotional, and physical energy.
 Achieve effortless flow and tune to vibration of love.
 Listen to your energy and be present when moving.
 Set personal goals rather than one’s set by others.
 Finding meaning in your purpose and systems in your goals.
 Acupressure has been shown in studies to increase weight loss.
 Weight changes with food eaten, water, and metabolic processes.
 Drink green tea and lemon water to boost fat burning.
 Fasting intermittent for 14-16 hours for numerous benefits.
 Empathise with your feelings & needs for Health and Happiness
 Create a vision, plan, system, goals, habits, routines, for your success.
 Accept failure as part of your journey to awareness.
 Know when to step back and practise meditation and appreciation.
To learn qigong and acupressure contact me via Facebook & email fruitoflife21@outlook.com and that’s also my
address for PayPal if anyone wants to show some support. It would be truly appreciated from my heart 😊
My purpose is to share the wealth of knowledge that I learn from videos, books, and experience…so that YOU can
benefit and apply these techniques and practises in real life to support you! So, embrace the positive and negative
aspects and go for some fruit- our symbiotic propagating partners! Energy = LIFE

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I write with amazement of how present and aware our body remains during our unconscious/subconscious thought

Optimal Sub-optimal Non-optimal

Fruits Sweet potato Animal products

 Pressing knuckles between knuckles (BaXi acupoints)

 Auricular reflexology- massage inside of the ear

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