Natural Vision Improvement V1.1

 
[13.0] EASTERN APROACH

The eastern approach is from a different viewpoint to that of the
west. In China students perform eye exercises twice a day, for about
ten minutes, as do factory workers. As a result China has a much
lower rate of myopia than the U.S.

[13.1] What are accupressure points for the eyes?


Acupressure is excellent for relieving eye strain and fatigue. You
may find that these points are very tender if you are suffering
eye fatigue or strain.

Technique: Form pressure, apply gradually and hold without
movement for three minutes. One minute of steady pressure calms and
relaxes. To stimulate an area, apply pressure for only four to five
seconds. The pressure should be somewhere between firm and outright
pain. The more developed the muscles the more pressure can be
applied.


The points:

Drilling Bamboo. (B2) In the indentations outside the bridge of the
nose on the inner edge of the eyebrows.

Four Whites. (St2) 1/2 an inch below the center of the lower eye ridge
in an indentation of the cheek.

Facial Beauty (St3) At the bottom of the cheek bone directly in line
with the puil of the eye.

Heavenly Pillar. (B10) 1/2 inch below the base of the skull on the
ropy muscles 1/2 inch outward from the spine.

Wind Mansion. (GV16) At the top of the spinal colum in the large
hollow under the base of the skull.

Third Eye Point. (GV24.5) Directly between the eyebrows, in the
indentation wher the bridge of the nose meets the forehead.

Bigger Rushing. (Lv3) On the top of the foot, in the webbing
between the big toe and the second toe.


Exercises:

1) Press B2. Place your thumbs on the upper ridge of your eye
sockets close to the bridge of the nose. Press upward into the
indentations of the eye sockets as you breath deeeply for one
minute.

2) Hold St & St3. Place your index fingers in the center of your
cheks below the lower ridge of the eyes, in line with the pupil. Then
place your index fingers directly below your index fingers,
underneath the cheekbones. With your eyes closed, apply light
pressure and breathe deeply for a minute.

3) press B10. Curve your fingers to firmly press B10 on the ropy
muscles that run parrallel to the spine. Hold for one minute as you
breath deeply.

4) Hold GV16 and GV24.5. Place the middle finger of your left hand
on GV16 in the large hollow in the middle of the base of your skull.
Use the middle finger og your right hand to lightly touch GV24.5 and
focue your attention on that spot with your eyes closed. Breathe
deeply as you hold this powerful healing point for one minute.

5) Stimulate Lv3. Slip your shoes off. Starting between your
large and second toes on both feet, slide your middle and index
fingers up the foot in the valley between the bones. Pres firmly into
the indentation just before the bones join to form a V shape. Rub
against the skin to stimulate these eyestrian relief points.


[13.2] Can accupuncture be used to relieve eye strain?

yes. In the eastern model, vision problems are symptoms of
reduced liver and possibly kidney energy. The liver governs the free
flow of energy through the body, the cirucaltion of qi, the
discharge of digective bil, and anything that moves you
emotionally. The liver governs the muscles and tendons and all
anatomical movement. Acupuncture works better on fresh vision
problems, patients who have been wearing glasses for many years
respond poorly to treatment.

Do not perform acupuncture on yourself, consultant a profesional
acupuncturist. :)


[13.3] How do I meditate?

Meditation is about expanding the space between thoughts and
experiencing the inner nature of mind that is found there.

Meditation is an excellent way to relax your mind deeply.

Sit comfortably and relaxed. You can sit in the lotus position if your
agile enough, but for our puposes sitting on a chair will be fine.

Focus in on your breathing. Just pay attention to your breath, as it
moves in and then out of your nostrils. Note to yourself each in
breath by saying to yourself "in", and each out breath by saying
"out". As thoughts arise and you find yourself getting diverted,
gently bring your self back to just noticing you breathing,
and noting each in and out breath. Dont try to force or control your
breathing, just be an impartial observer. If a though arises just
note it, dont cling to it, or associate with it, or chase it up and
follow it. Allow yourself to just drop thoughts the same way, back
into the stillness, they arose from. If a sensation arises just note
it and let it go. If you find yourself drfiting off into
conversation with yourself, just drop that too and return to noting
your breaths.

Stay aware and mindfull, meditation is not about drifting off to
sleep, but about stilling the waves within your mental ocean.


[13.4] What eastern herbs are availlable?

Usually come as complex mixtures. Consult a chinese herbalist for more
details.

Xi Gan Ming Mu. Gardenia and Vitex combination. contains 19 herbs that
benefit that dispel the "wind and heat" that produce eye disorders.

Zi Shen Ming Mu Tang. Chrystanthenum combination. tonifies qi and
heals eye problems resulting from liver and kidney yin
deficiency.

Ming Mu Shang Qing Pian. Bright Eyes Upper Clearing tablets.
sedate liver fire that upsets the eyes.

Nei Zhang Ming Yan Wan. Inner Obstruction to Eyesight Pills.
encourage visual clarity. Nourishes liver and kidney yin.

Shi Hu Ye Guang Wan. Dendrobium Leaf Night Sight Pills. Nourish qi
and blood and tonify the liver and kidney. Aid blurry or dizzy sight,
hypersensitivoty and intraoccular pressure.

Ming Mu Di Huang Wan, Bright Eyes Rehmannia Pills. replenish
liver and kidney, nourish blood, sedate liver fire and wind.



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