A Treasure for Health

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A Treasure for Health
A Fast and Safe Way to Lose Weight

Many factors can cause a person to become overweight. Over-eating, constipation, inactivity and a multitude of other bodily stressors can contribute to the problem. Many people want to lose weight; however, shedding pounds is really difficult. Because of the substantial number of these people, desirous of shedding excess pounds, many kinds of weight-loss products have appeared on the market and they are nearly as profitable for the manufacturers as cosmetics. However, many weight-loss formulas contain chemicals and produce unpleasant side effects, as many women well know. Some middle-aged men have “beer bellies” and some women have accumulated fat in the abdominal area after having children. They want to get rid of the fat, but for many, exercising at a gym is not always convenient. Now I’ll tell you a secret: Do prostrations every morning for half an hour and your abdominal fat will vanish. For faster, superior results, prostrate for half an hour in the morning and another half-hour in the evening. You’ll be surprised at how rapidly you achieve the desired effect. Maintaining healthful dietary habits and a moderate level of activity are also important factors and including prostration in your daily routine assists in improving overall lifestyle choices by increasing willpower. Prostrating frequently encourages people to assume natural control over their appetite with ease. Clearing Energy Channels and Promoting Blood Circulation Multiplesystems of circulation exist within the body. They include the digestive, vascular and energetic systems. An obstruction to the flow of any circulatory system will result in disease and an acceleration of the aging process. A regular prostration practice promotes smooth circulation, clearing energetic blockages and facilitating physical and emotional balance. There are two major energy channels in the body: the “Ren” and the “Du.” The Ren channel promotes blood circulation and serves as the primary reservoir of yin energy in the body, while Du nourishes life energy and serves as the main keeper of yang energy. When both channels are clear, blood and energy circulate freely in the body. Prostration is also a gentle aerobic exercise that increases oxygen intake and – like any fitness activity – stimulates the production of endorphins, boosting mood and immunity. Optimizing Heart and Brain Function By the time they reach midlife, many people experience a decline in mental acuity. Heart problems, too, become more common in middle age. The proliferation of sedentary jobs in modern life contributes to the fact that a significant segment of the population fails to exercise regularly, resulting in reduced oxygen levels in the heart and brain. Working in an office setting for more than three hours often causes tiredness, as sitting for extended periods of time, even if the brain is active, restricts oxygen flow. A modicum of physical exercise and fresh air breaks are necessary to maintain mental sharpness. Prostration engages the heart and brain, in part by repeatedly altering the body’s position from a typical upright stance to a downward-facing one. This whole body up-and-down motion encourages increased oxygen intake, providing a simple way to keep the cardiovascular and cerebral systems in optimum condition. -- except from "Prostration for Better Living: An Introduction to Practicing Prostration" A good reference on how to do full prostration: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NY6CyyfOUzc  It is recommended to do on yoga mat to protect your knee cap . Enjoy the exercise.   拜佛對健康的好處  http://www.buddha.twmail.cc/2-2/exercise01.htm