20 years ago, when I was learning One Finger Zen, I saw firsthand how this form of standing qigong healed diabetics. And the great efficacy of this qigong in treating diabetes, arises from its dramatic enhancement of qi flow in the legs where the meridians of the liver, kidney and spleen all reside.
Now 20 years later, beside the One Finger Zen standing qigong, I am equipped with many more holistic methods to treat diabetes, from the advanced level neigong to the simple acupressure that everyone can do. Actually, all those holistic techniques are described in the following three courses:
- Tai Chi and Qigong for Spleen, Stomach & Digestion
- Tai Chi and Qigong for Kidney, Vitality & Longevity
- Tai Chi and Qigong for Liver & Gall Bladder
When the overall yin (liver, spleen, kidney) qi improves, typical symptoms of diabetes such as dry mouth, frequent urination, fatigue, and excessive hunger, will start gradually to disappear. However, sugar levels in the blood might remain relatively unchanged and thus still high. This is because these practices do not target blood sugar levels. However, with the passage of time, the blood sugar level may well eventually return to normal when, and if, the liver, kidney and spleen are brought back into balance, but this may take a few months or a few years depending upon the severity of the problem. Standing qigong heals diabetics along with the above mentioned practices.
Also, since these practices are holistic, they are equally applicable to non-diabetics as an excellent preventive measure, especially if ancestors or other members of the person’s family have a history of diabetes, and also, most certainly, if you already have one or more of the following diabetic symptoms such as excessive frequency of urination, continual thirst, loss of weight or frequent hunger in spite of eating a normal amount of food, blurred vision, numbness or tingling in the hands, very dry skin, sores that heal at an unusually slow speed, or constant feelings of fatigue. Always keep in mind that it is much easier to treat a sickness while it is still as undeveloped as an unsprouted seed, for once the “seed” sprouts, far more time and effort is needed to deal with the various imbalances that give rise to ill health.
So, how to practice qigong to treat your diabetes? First, you can carry out a self-diagnosis procedure to determine which of your three major organs (Kidney, Liver, Spleen) have issues or weaknesses. Then choose the appropriate program(s) that offer instruction in the techniques, which if practiced diligently, will effectively deal with any imbalances that potentially, if left untreated, are likely to give rise to illness.
While almost everyone can easily recognize stomach imbalances and pain and other associated issues such as poor digestion which are related to spleen, most people have zero awareness of the various imbalances and symptoms associated with kidney or liver weakness that if left untreated can sometimes lead to serious illness. That is because the liver and kidneys do not complain “loudly” even when they have do definitely have problems. In the introductions to the Kidney and Liver programs, I have listed the signs and symptoms that indicate the development of weakness in these key organs, so you can spot these problems before they lead to serious illness. If after the self-diagnosis you are still not sure, then practice the Kidney program first because once we pass the age of 40, the Ming Men Fire (the life force we inherited from our parents) starts to diminish significantly, and this Ming Men Fire affects the quality of kidney function, so even if the body is already in fine health, there is obviously no harm in further enhancing your natural vitality and longevity, which is an automatic side effect of these practices.
Just remember, unlike western medicines, you won’t see immediate result from these practices. Practicing qigong heals diabetics but not instantly. Indeed, the practice of qigong takes even longer to generate consciously experienced positive results than does Chinese herbal medicine. However, as I mentioned earlier, all medicines have potentially undesirable side effects. That’s why there is a common saying “Qi healing is superior to Medicine healing”. And the side effect of any holistic practices is that in the process of healing, in this case diabetes, other imbalances and health issues will also simultaneously be healed. So, the key to successfully healing your diabetes is to be patient and simply make these various holistic techniques part of your daily practice routine.
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