So what is this magic recipe for good health? Simply put, it’s a Chinese acupuncture technique, which involves placing an ice cube between the two tendons on the back of the neck – in the hole where the neck and the head connect. This is the point on the body that in Chinese acupuncture is called Feng Fu, which translates as “wind mansion” or “a shelter from the wind”. Astonishingly simple! But surely it can’t be as easy as that, I can hear you ask? Well, according to the experts, it is. So here’s a bit more about how it works and what benefits it can bring.What is Feng Fu?
So how does a simple ice cube placed on the back of the neck make you look younger and give you an energy boost? Chinese practitioners consider the body to be an energy system and they use acupuncture and massage to alter the energy flow and organ functions. According to Chinese traditional medicine, the Feng Fu method helps you find you inner and outer well being by bringing your entire body back to its natural physiological balance. By placing an ice cube on the Feng Fu point, your body will start to rejuvenate and many ailments will disappear. You will feel healthier and have more energy.
However, ice cubes don’t have the same healing power when placed on other parts of the body – only the Feng Fupressure point. So where exactly is that point? Explore the back of your neck and feel for the spot at the base of your skull just below the bottom ridge of the skull cap at the top of your neck. You’ll know when you find it because after a few treatments you will feel more energetic, happier and more in harmony with yourself. People have reported having a feeling of euphoria the first couple of times they do it. This is down to the release of endorphins in your bloodstream.
How to Practice Feng Fu
You can sit or lie flat on your stomach, whichever feels more comfortable for you, and place an ice cub on the Feng Fu spot. Hold it there for 20 – 30 minutes until it melts. If it’s a hot day, it may melt much faster. If you are uncomfortable holding it like that, you can keep it in place with a bandage or piece of cloth.
It will be cold, there’s no way of avoiding this and you may feel uncomfortable to start with. But persevere and in less than a minute, you should feel the spot begin to warm up. Do this twice a day – in the morning before you eat or drink anything and again at night before you go to bed. It’s recommended taking a break of two to three days between treatments.
The Benefits of Feng Fu
A host of benefits are linked to this technique including:- * Improved sleep
- * Better digestion
- * Improved mood
- * Helps fight colds
- * Relieves headaches, toothache and joint pain
- * Boosts general vitality
- * Improves breathing
- * Manage thyroid gland disorders;
- * Help arthritis, hypertension and asthma
- * Relieve stress and help with depression and chronic fatigue
The Feng Fu technique doesn’t heal or help every condition, but is said to help with the following diseases and conditions:
- * Respiratory diseases
- * Cardiovascular diseases
- * Irregular menstrual cycle
- * Sexually transmitted diseases
- * Neurological diseases
- * Disorders of the thyroid gland
- * Acute, gastrointestinal and sexual transmitted diseases
- * Obesity and malnutrition
- * Digestive tract related problems
- * Arthritis
- * Hypertension
- * Emotional disorders
- * Insomnia
Finally…
The experts say you won’t catch a cold by following Feng Fu. However, you should not do this technique if you are pregnant, have a pacemaker, suffer from schizophrenia or epilepsy.For More Posts Go To Main Blog
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