The Vitality of Life
Posted by Ken Lauher
When the mind is calm and stable, the vitality of life circulates harmoniously throughout the body. If the body is nourished and protected by this circulation of vitality, how can it possibly become ill?
From 'The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine' (second century BC)Vitality is associated with the potency of vital bodily fluids such as enzymes, hormones, and neurochemicals, which form a functional bridge between organic matter and pure energy.
Enzyme activity, for example, releases waves of radiant energy which can be measured by scientific instruments, and the activity of neuro-chemicals in the brain is closely associated with the cerebral energy recorded as brain waves by electroencephalographs. Blood carries potential energy in the form of negative ions, which are also stored in the electrolytes of intercellular fluids. Vitality is thus a functional fusion of biochemicals and bioenergies balanced by biofeedback.
One way in which Taoist internal alchemy enhances human vitality is by establishing positive biofeedback between the calming neurochemicals of the parasympathetic nervous system and the rejuvenating, immune-boosting hormones of the endocrine system. The neuro-endocrine balance achieved thereby generates the active vitality associated with organic life.
Vitality is the basis of health and longevity and the foundation of immunity and resistance. However, after the bloom of youth has blown, vitality must be carefully cultivated and conserved in order to continue providing the sort of protection it confers naturally during the reproductive prime of life.
As James Ramholz writes in Shaolin and Taoist Herbal Training Formulas, 'the ideal level of well-being necessitates something
beyond what ordinary diet and lifestyle can offer. Only a significantly strong vitality will prevent health problems. Toward this end, many people employ exercise, martial arts, meditation, yoga, chi-gung, Tai Chi Chuan, etc., to enhance their health, enrich their lives, and to help foster their spiritual development.'
- The Complete Book of Chinese Health & Healing by
Daniel ReidWhat do you think could be added to this list to help with vitality, health, energy and long life?
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