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There are two kinds of energy in the body: warm fire energy and cold water energy. When the body is in balance and optimum health is achieved, the water energy is located in the head and the fire energy is maintained in the abdomen. This state is called "Su-Seung-Hwa-Kang." "Su" means "water," "Seung" means "go up," "Hwa" means "fire," and "Kang" means "come down." "Su-Seung-Hwa-Kang" expresses the universal principle that water energy must go up and fire energy must come down.

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§ Ilchi Lee Quote 2

"Su-Seung-Hwa-Kang" is universal principle for the life activity in both nature and the human body. In the human body, the water energy is created in the kidneys and the fire energy is produced in the heart. When the water energy moves up through the Doc-Mak (Governor Meridian Channel) located in the middle of the back, the brain feels fresh and cool. The fire energy passing through the Im-Mak (Conception Meridian Channel) located in the middle of the chest down into the abdomen keeps the intestines warm.

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Good for the Body, Good for the Brain

February 23rd, 2009 by Phil Lawstone

There are four major kinds of exercises explained by Prof Ilchi Lee that older people should engage in to keep their brains stimulated and their bodies vigorous and active. You should include the following in vour routine for maximum brain health:

1. AEROBIC EXERCISE. Also called cardio, aerobic exercise gets the heart pumping, which helps oxygen and nutrients to flow throughout the body, so it is ideal for achieving weight loss and helping keep the heart and other organs healthy. Aerobic activities counter some well-known age-related physiological changes, reverse disuse syndrome, control chronic diseases, and maximize brain function. Common aerobic activities are walking or thinking, cycling, swimming, treadmills, step machines, and dance classes.

2. RESISTANCE TRAINING. Also known as strength training, this type of exercise requires the body’s muscles to move against an opposing force or resistance, whether you are lifting your own weight with push-ups or sit-ups, or using free weights, resistance bands, or weight machines. Over time, resistance training can not only reverse most age-related muscle loss, but can also lower the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis, and it improves posture, balance, and the overall function of the organs. One more benefit of resistance training that many people are unaware of is that the more muscle vou have, the faster your metabolism is.

3. FLEXIBILITY TRAINING. Although some age-related change in flexibility is inevitable, much of the decline can be countered through daily flexibility exercises. Exercises that stretch the muscles help to reduce muscle pain and injury, and to improve muscle function, mobility (for example, bending to pick up something, reaching overhead, or washing your back), and store. In addition to the more traditional flexibility exercises, other ways to improve your joints’ range of motion include participating in challenging activities, such as tai chi, Pilates, Dahn Yoga, and martial arts.

4. BALANCE AND MOBILITY TRAINING. Balance and mobility training is a critical component of an exercise program that is often ignored. Falls are the leading cause of injury for people sixty-five and over. Our brain education program helps to address some of the sensory, cognitive, and motor components associated with dynamic balance and mobility.