Every day, we hear of a new disease that will wipe out the human population or devastate our health. What can we do to stay healthy? We exercise, watch our diet, and pay attention to our hygiene. We run to the doctor to head off any pathogen that may be attacking our system. But there are really only a few diseases that, for the most part, will wipe us out.
Here is the hit list:
#1. Coronary Artery Disease (Ischemic Heart Disease)
The deadliest disease in the world is coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD, also called ischemic heart disease, occurs when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart become narrowed. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about 7.4 million people died of ischemic heart disease. Even today, with all the research and millions of dollars spent, we have more CAD than ever. It’s still the #1 killer with more than 13.2 percent of all deaths. Among the risk factors are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. What can you do? Regular exercise, good nutrition, and weight control can help lower your risk of developing CAD. But there is a lot more that you can do to avoid heart disease. Qi Gong calms the mind and the spirit better than any exercise we do in the West. In Chinese medicine, the Heart rules the mind. What does that mean? When we look at the five elements, the Heart is Fire. If there is too much heat from the fire, the heat rises and causes insomnia, migraines, and Shen disturbances, things like Parkinson’s disease, shaking and twitching, and mental disorders. As we balance the fire and water in the body, we balance the heart.
#2. Stroke
A stroke is when an artery in the brain is blocked or leaks. Oxygen-deprived brain cells begin to die within minutes. Strokes are responsible for 6.7 million deaths around the world, according to WHO. That figure represents about 11.9 percent of all deaths. Stroke kills almost 130,000 Americans each year—that’s 1 out of every 20 deaths.
# 3. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
COPD is a chronic, progressive lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are types of COPD. About 3.1 million deaths were attributed to COPD, according to WHO. That represents about 5.6 percent of deaths, a rate that has held steady since 2000. At this time, around 64 million people around the world were living with COPD. The main causes are smoking and secondhand smoke. Another factor is air pollution, both indoors and out. There’s no cure for COPD, but its progression can be slowed down with conventional medicine as well as homeopathic medication and acupuncture.
# 4. Respiratory Infections
WHO estimates that lower respiratory infections caused about 3.1 million or 5.5 percent of deaths in the world. This group of diseases includes pneumonia, bronchitis, and influenza. Flu season lasts from November through February in the Northern Hemisphere and from June through August in the Southern Hemisphere. They say the risk is year-round in tropical regions.
# 5. Cancers of the Trachea, Bronchus, and Lungs
Cancers of the trachea, bronchus, and lungs are all respiratory cancers. The main causes of this type of cancer are smoking, second-hand smoke, and environmental toxins. Around 1.6 million deaths were attributed to lung cancer - that is 2.9% of all deaths.
The heart and the lungs are major organs that need attention. The Fire element or your Heart, and the Lungs as the Metal element are the most effected organs that can cause your demise. The emotional component of the Heart is anxiety and the lack of love and joy, while the emotion of the Lung is sadness and grief.
I have spent over half of my life studying and practicing longevity exercises, and the traditions that seem to have a handle on anti-aging and longevity are the Daoist, Tibetan Buddhist, and the Alchemists. They all do internal exercises, meditations, and follow dietary rules. The problem in the West is that we are pretty much controlled by the drug and food companies whose concern is not your health or well-being. It is unfortunate, but there are a few of us that can see through the illusion. You are probably one of them and are practicing daily. If you are on the path and want to refine your practice, I can help! I suggest getting a copy of the Recharging Qi Gong program to start http://goo.gl/1HP2ec. You can change the normal and be un-normal, in-sane rather than out-of-sane.
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I wish you the best in your Health, Wealth, and Happiness!
Dr. Wu Dhi
