This exercise is taken from Baduanjin qigong, which is over 2,000 years old. It's the last of the eight exercises. You slowly raise your heels all the way, but you do not drop back down until until you slowly lower yourself half way so you're not slamming your heels on the ground with excessive force. There's no need to put your hands behind your back. They are traditionally held at your sides, and there's no need to do it for several minutes. Seven iterations is recommended by the Chinese Health Qigong Association.
Every variation has a different purpose. Qi gong has different versions and a tiny variation serves a different purpose such as leaning a little bit forward, position your hands or fingers at a certain ankle. I've been doing this for years, dropping my heels wherever I have to stand and never has osteoporosis or osteopenia. The point is to do it daily and for at least half an hour.
@@happyday868 May I ask where the prescription for a half an hour practice comes from? That seems like a LOT of time for this one exercise. It's not excessive? In other words, there's enough, not enough and too much of any exercise. Also, sometimes, the length of time can vary depending on the individual.
@@asbeautifulasasunset I would follow the recommendations of the Chinese Health Qigong Association, which is a culmination of over 2,000 years of traditional Chinese medicine.
@@dilekavan5796 Surely that makes him even better as “real” doctors are so indoctrinated they are unable to see how far in the wrong direction allopathic medicine has gone.
I've been doing Tai Chi since 1986 and am a Certified Level One QiGong Instructor. 'Doctors' keep trying to prescribe Deadly Medicines that are typically taken by a 'man my age'. Western doctors are clueless about these two exercises. Good to find an exception.
@@45graham45 ...easy to look up... Basically, bones get stronger, when under stress. It works for anyone, not just women. That phenomenon is called Wolff's law.
The Chinese ancient way is to do it on earth and not on the hard floor in the rooms so it should be done in a park on the ground and not on any artifical hard surface otherwise it will be problamtic in long run someone had asked this question but the gentleman of the video instead of replying gave answer like hug a tree so please do it on the mother earth and not on hard floor
Totally makes sens. Because on earth floor the energy flows to our body so it makes sens to tap into the ground with the heels, so we can ground and earth but from a hard floor as you said, don’t think is good for the bones in the long run. Or use a yoga matras to soften if one is in jail or can’t go do it outside 😅
Agree - repeated “drops” on a hard floor for 5 minutes or more is subjecting the knee joints to repeated + severe shocks. If you haven’t already got knee pain you soon will have.
@@nineliveess don’t think shoes is the best, bare foot on the gras for exemple is so much better, it’s perfect to have a direct contact, on the sand it works too. You want the earth energy to tap into your system directly. Have you head about earthing and grounding? If not check it out. Best regards
I was watching lymphatic health videos on YT and now this video pops up in my recommendations. So when I seen the doctor in the thumbnail and video title, I was also think this video was about lymphatic health.
If you slap the bottom of your feet, about as hard as when you are clapping, when you are putting on your socks it stimulates the nerves in your feet and helps your entire body "wake up". Up and down 4 times. If you take the time to give yourself a good foot massage with your favorite lotion every night before you go to bed you will sleep better. Doing that relaxes the muscles and nerves in your feet which helps relax your entire body. I also soak my feet in Epsom salt (1 cup)/vinegar (1/4 to 1/2 cup) in water that just covers my toes as warm as I can stand it for at least 20 minutes a couple times a week before hand then spend 3-5 minutes rubbing my lavender/ylang ylang lotion into each foot. Self-care is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves.
@@roxannaweaver2155 I would love to put lotion on my feet... but have yet to find a lotion that absorbs in. Usually lotion makes my feet sweat... and I am already hot to begin with as I have autoimmune thyroiditis, so my temperature regulation is off. This problem also happens to my hands.
@@mycreativeheart4159 I'm sorry that you have thyroid issues. It's no fun - I know. I aim for 5 minutes on each foot so I start with one pump then more as needed - just a little to keep my hands sliding easily. If there is anything left after 5 minutes wipe your feet gently with a kitchen dishcloth that you use expressly for that purpose. I keep a stack of the cheapest ones I can find on hand to use for cleaning around the house because it's cheaper than keeping paper towels around. I also wipe down my hands if there is still lotion left when I'm done. You might try an oil too. Baby oil might work for you, just a little goes a long way, and there are different aromas available now too. Wipe your feet down after. Any of the oils used for massage are an option as well. Good luck.
@mycreativeheart4159 sounds to me castor oil therapy might help both. You may research this. Barbara O'Neil has many videos out on the healing through caster oil.
As an old timer I can tell you this exercise is a wonderful gift. Not only does it stimulate all the meridians in the feet, it also duplicates the natural motion in the stomach and intestines to improve digestion and prevent constipation. (It is the 8th movement of the ancient Qigong known s the 8 Brocades.)
Yes this drill is on every Qigong Master’s channel. They also bring up both hands (above head) and clap as the heels go up & hands down by your sides as the heel comes down.
I formally studied chi gung for several years with my Taiwanese sifu who learned directly from masters both in China and Taiwan. This is a movement from the chi gung exercise 8 Pieces Of Brocade. Although I did not know about the calf muscle info, the main idea imparted was the concussive manner of the heels hitting the floor. Concussive exercises are a significant part of Chinese medicine and also for martial arts training. And yes, in Oriental medicine, strong legs equals strong heart. Thank you, sir.
@@KBM20111112 To be honest, it wasn't explained to me some 25 years ago, however after some thought I have a theory that the concussive striking might loosen any trapped energy caught within leg meridians within the legs. Remember, chi = energy.
Ha, ha, I realize I do this all day long reaching to get things from shelves I can’t quite reach. Of course, I don’t have ny hands behind me, but hopefully there is still some benefit. Each morning when I get vitamins and meds together for me and my husband, I’m up and down from toes to heels quite a bit. Where we live we have quite a few stairs to climb, too, both outside and inside, which I actually enjoy as I’m sure going up and down stairs regularly helps keep us healthy, too. My husband and I are both retired, closing on 80 and going strong.
I don't dare put my hands behind me after that second stroke lol. My balance has not recovered that much even after 14 years. At least I no longer fall randomly and can go for walks with my dog again :)
UPDATE: On my comment. I received my dexa scan today and my Osteoporosis went up to Osteopenia. There is still work to do. But I have been doing this exercise as well as others to improve my bones WITHOUT PHARMACEUTICALS. It can be done without PHARMACEUTICALS. Good nutrition and isometric exercises. You do not have to bust your butt to do it either. You just have to do it.
@@WohaliTheOneandOnly I have always exercised. But I added in the last 3 years I added biological hormones and boron along with vitamin D3 and this exercise showed here. It adds the vibration you need.
@@vallang4832 Research Vitamin K2-MK7. Vitamin D3 allows absorption of Calcium, Vitamin K2-MK7 directs the calcium out of the blood stream and into the bone. Vitamin K1 is for blood clotting, so don't worry about that. Typically, people with malabsorption problems (including being on meds for heartburn/reflux) are not getting enough D3 and K2-MK7 to prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis. I have found success reducing my anti reflux meds by treating symptoms with 4oz of coconut water as needed.
1970s commercial took place in a Chinese laundry and was a commercial for Calgon which was a water softener type additive in a box you added to your bath. Two women talking, one customer one laundry employee and the tag line was “ancient Chinese secret” Another tag line for Calgon was “Calgon take me away” from a woman who had had a difficult day. Yes I’m older for knowing this, I was a kid in the 70s and yes the doctor is referencing something that the newer ones won’t know but it doesn’t mean it’s dumb or old. Just an era. Nothing to fear.
The first airing of that commercial was in 1972. I thought it was in the 1980s. The younger generations are a lot smarter. Not too long ago they liked to participate in the Tide Pod challenge.
--- a lotta great comments here! --- Lymph toxic drainage was my first thought as the video started --- I do a few minutes thoughout the day on my rebounder with loose knees and relaxed arm shaking --- I think lymph work can cure most illnesses, but what do I know 😎
When im high on weed, I've found myself at times instinctively doing this exercise. The vibration as the heels hit the floor feels amazing and can be felt through the whole body.....through the legs, hips, pelvis, back shoulders, neck and into the head. It was almost like the weed was telling me to do it.
@billyfudd818 I only have a small amount of cannabis infused coconut oil, maybe once a week. I've done kundaluni activation sessions before, and I completely agree with the spontaneous kundalini thing. I still can't put it into words and describe it very well, but it's some kind of spirit guided body healing that occurs. It's good to hear that you have experienced the same. Wishing you peace and happiness.
I was intrigued by clasping hands behind the back because this improves posture. It helps put shoulders back into position. You would NOT want to come down hard on your heels if your spine wasn’t aligned ok and hands behind back must surely help this.
Love all your videos! I'm a great believer in alternative healing modalities. Qui Gong, Tai Chi, Tapping and more can be so effective with their amazing results.
It’s amazing how the universe works! Today I went to have a test done for neuropathy in my feet and afterwards this video showed up! Got no answer to the test yet, but I have a strong feeling that this exercise will be good for me! I have been doing another qigong exercise with 500 arm swings almost daily for years and it has definitely helped in many ways! Btw, I’m 75 years young! Thank you so much dr Adam! 🙏❤️
Thank you so much. I shall start doing this simple exercise. I am already running 70th year of my life. I can't go for walking due to knee pain. Thank you again
Calf muscles are considered the heart of the lymphatic system, which is underresearched and, among others, involved in getting into ketosis and with the spread and cure of cancer.
@@brianedwardsu7404 Ok here's what I know, it's surface-level but it might serve as a starting point for research: - The lymphatic system - that moves around the liquid your cells bathe in (that liquid and its "freshness" is important for cells to receive the nutrients they need, and for them to get rid of cellular waste) doesn't have a "pump", that would act on it the way the heart acts on blood. Rather, lymph only circulates due to muscular activity that acts on lymphatic channels. Since the calves have strong muscles, that are often activated and are at the lower end of the body, they're one of the most crucial muscle sets for lymph circulation, they kinda send it back up. (1/3)
@@brianedwardsu7404 The lymphatic system is involved in cancer spread and its cure, because, as I understand (?) it serves as a channel through which cancer cells can go from the primary site to other sites, where they metastasize. When, say, breast cancer is found, doctors will often seek out associated lymph nodes that look like they've been affected by the cancer through imagery, and remove them in surgery (not in all cases though). There's also a holistic medicine theory that breast cancer is caused/facilitated by lymphatic stagnation, itself caused by bras, because bras cut off lymphatic circulation. That theory isn't official or agreed upon. However, statistically, in countries where women don't wear bras, they have the same rate of breast cancer as men have (from memory, I think it's under 1%).
Lymphatic system and ketosis: for context, we're talking about ketosis as a desirable state that people who fast want to get to and stay in, it's a whole thing. Ketosis is basically a metabolic "mode", I'm pretty sure you could spend your entire life researching it. There's another concept called ketoacidosis, that's a dangerous state that diabetics can get into, it's not what I'm talking about. There's a science-minded fasting influencer (I think it was Thomas DeLauer, but I might be wrong here) who mentioned in a video that people who fast but have a hard time getting into ketosis might be having that issue because their lymphatic system isn't stimulated enough. (3/3)
This sounds like the soleus pushups except for the hands behind the back portion. This information was used by Imi on her channel about 2 years ago. Evidently, there was a Japanese professor who did a study on the soleus pushups! Gee, sure took Western Medicine quite a while to catch on!
I saw someone else do this,so I know this exercise is good,and if you feel your pulse,and your heart is beating fast,guess what,you just exercised your heart also,the heart is a muscle,and you need to exercise it,I was taught by an R.N in 1977, I will never forget how important it is to exercise the heart,or your heart will tell on you,we are talking heart attacks,or strokes.
@@narzu123 It really depends on what you can do,I know jump,and jacks will really get the heart pumping,any upper body movement with the arms will exercise the ❤️, and here is a easy one just run in place,you can count to forty,while you run in place,and exercise your heart that way,watch TH-cam exercises, and you can pretty much save them,for when you want to exercise, exercising on an empty stomach will help you burn more calories,if not eat first,then wait an hour to exercise.
WARNING! "Keep your mouth closed when doing this exercise for the first time"!!!!!!!! I just tried it with my mouth open and my upper dentures fell out🤦♂🤦♂🤷♂🤷♂
This is really cool and i love your style! 😃. Great strength straining too for the legs, buttons, core ,and whole body it seems as i did this the whole time you explained.
What is the reason for the hand position in the back? Is there some electrical redirection of flow with it? I'm also wondering if this jarring of the heels won't aggravate spine/back problems.
Also if you get up in the morning and drink a couple glasses of warm water on an empty stomach and do this exercise it will help a hiatal hernia.......
One more: I had bad TMJ for a few years and was getting ready to have surgery for it or get a prescription. I learned the "Gods Playing in the Clouds" set, and in less than a year, my TMJ was completely gone. Again, just my experience, but I also had a world-class teacher. But, most instructors with a recognized lineage should be able to convey the practice accurately and effective. Move, breathe, relax, let go of your phone, your worry and your anxiety for a few minutes and just do the set. Another good set is the "Tien Gann," or Heavenly Stem.
It makes sense, I did a practice of just sitting and pounding on top of the knees 50-100 times and it helped with the swelling in my one knee. I did just the heal lift he other day. I forget to do it. I only got o 15 before calves crsmped. I used to do 30 no problem do I should imagine gradually build up. It is great for balance too.
Now going on 6 months of QiGong adventure, My hubby and I feel so much better. It's now become our waking routine, after lunch routine and pre-bedtime routine. TH-cam LINKS Below We mute the Cantonese voice on these videos and listen to the music tracks below. 12 Min. AM/PM routing: th-cam.com/video/Bewk1ML6WIE/w-d-xo.html 15 Min After lunch routine: th-cam.com/video/0xirAuULk-E/w-d-xo.html Morning/Lunch Music tracK: th-cam.com/video/ESbioodSaHQ/w-d-xo.html Evening Music Track: th-cam.com/video/pk66ZUksXVw/w-d-xo.html
Hello! You may want to update your term “ the orient” this is outdated and as a licensed acupuncturist, we have changes our title to East Asian medicine.
100 illnesses is not a stretch ,thinking about all the meridians in the body that are immediately activated and unblocked .tai chi and qigong makes miracles
Hello sir, I read in one of the comments that this heels raising exercise should be done on a soft surface. But I don't have a soft surface at home. I do have an earthing or grounding mat, can I do safely on that, as it's a thin mat so doesn't provide soft surface?
Hi Adam, I was born in Glasgow and had the surname Storrie. My son in law, while he was sick. looked up some family trees and discovered our oringinal name was spelled Story. (grandad was from a small village in Scotland) Wonder if we were related way back. Ha ha ! My Husband and I are Yoga and Tai Chi lovers from way back. I was just browsing You Tube and discovered your video that we used for warm ups. It was fun. All the best. 'Lang May yer Lum Reek.' (long may you have smoke in your fire)
A key observation about this exercise is that it works the ankles and feet. After 70, perhaps the big deterioration starts with the feet. People stop walking. They decline.
Pressure on the ball of the foot stimulates kidney energy. The energy that rises. According to the Chinese, the ankle contains the second pump that increases energy, blood and other fluids (return flow to the heart). The pressure on the heel causes the declining energy. The exercise is done to strengthen the immune system. The exercise is repeated 8 times or a multiple of that. Physically (Western) it naturally strengthens the musculature (calves) and the lympfe flow. The pressure on the ball of the foot also restricts the mobility of the neck. And indeed, the exercise should be done on a soft surface.
Simple. Profound. I don't see why you did the inverse triangle in the back? Is this better than just going up on your toes and 'falling back down? Please explain for me. Thank you. This I can actually DO!! 3:17
Really helpful! Plus, one of those lifelong exercises! Another is landing on the ball of your foot when walking...huge different in leg/calf health! Thank you 🌼 🌸 🌼🐝
This exercise is taken from Baduanjin qigong, which is over 2,000 years old. It's the last of the eight exercises. You slowly raise your heels all the way, but you do not drop back down until until you slowly lower yourself half way so you're not slamming your heels on the ground with excessive force. There's no need to put your hands behind your back. They are traditionally held at your sides, and there's no need to do it for several minutes. Seven iterations is recommended by the Chinese Health Qigong Association.
Every variation has a different purpose. Qi gong has different versions and a tiny variation serves a different purpose such as leaning a little bit forward, position your hands or fingers at a certain ankle. I've been doing this for years, dropping my heels wherever I have to stand and never has osteoporosis or osteopenia. The point is to do it daily and for at least half an hour.
@@happyday868 May I ask where the prescription for a half an hour practice comes from? That seems like a LOT of time for this one exercise. It's not excessive? In other words, there's enough, not enough and too much of any exercise. Also, sometimes, the length of time can vary depending on the individual.
Thanks!!
@@asbeautifulasasunset I would follow the recommendations of the Chinese Health Qigong Association, which is a culmination of over 2,000 years of traditional Chinese medicine.
@@hamstring6792 Good advice. Thank you.
Finally a Doctor that prescribes exercise instead of pills, very refreshing!!
Not a real Dr
@@dilekavan5796 Surely that makes him even better as “real” doctors are so indoctrinated they are unable to see how far in the wrong direction allopathic medicine has gone.
@@CommodoreGrayum Nope Not a Medical Doctor
Well, he's a chiropractor, so he can't prescribe pills.
@@dilekavan5796 he is still a doctor.
I've been doing Tai Chi since 1986 and am a Certified Level One QiGong Instructor. 'Doctors' keep trying to prescribe Deadly Medicines that are typically taken by a 'man my age'. Western doctors are clueless about these two exercises. Good to find an exception.
I read about a British study...they gave women with osteoporosis that exercise for making their leg and hip bones denser and it worked.
Of course. Weight bearing movements & impact is bound to increase bone density. This has been known for many decades.
Wolff's Law. It works for anyone.
@@45graham45Wolff's Law.
@@Golgi-Gyges never heard of it. Just say what you mean.
@@45graham45 ...easy to look up...
Basically, bones get stronger, when under stress.
It works for anyone, not just women.
That phenomenon is called Wolff's law.
The Chinese ancient way is to do it on earth and not on the hard floor in the rooms so it should be done in a park on the ground and not on any artifical hard surface otherwise it will be problamtic in long run someone had asked this question but the gentleman of the video instead of replying gave answer like hug a tree so please do it on the mother earth and not on hard floor
Totally makes sens. Because on earth floor the energy flows to our body so it makes sens to tap into the ground with the heels, so we can ground and earth but from a hard floor as you said, don’t think is good for the bones in the long run. Or use a yoga matras to soften if one is in jail or can’t go do it outside 😅
Agree - repeated “drops” on a hard floor for 5 minutes or more is subjecting the knee joints to repeated + severe shocks. If you haven’t already got knee pain you soon will have.
Makes sense. And maybe with well-cushioned shoes when outside is not an option?
Great that you shared this. Totally makes sense. Mother Earth...
@@nineliveess don’t think shoes is the best, bare foot on the gras for exemple is so much better, it’s perfect to have a direct contact, on the sand it works too. You want the earth energy to tap into your system directly.
Have you head about earthing and grounding? If not check it out.
Best regards
Standing on your toes improves balance, the vibration ripples through the spine to vagus nerve then up into brain simple but powerful.
I agree! I think it stimulates lymphatic drainage as well. That must be about 10 of the illnesses right there 😄
Yep
I was just going to ask about that since I'm tentatively diagnosed with Lymphedema.
I was watching lymphatic health videos on YT and now this video pops up in my recommendations. So when I seen the doctor in the thumbnail and video title, I was also think this video was about lymphatic health.
this was my thoughts exactly.
I was thinking that lymph drainage is a big one and vagus nerve stimulation just those two alone can prevent or heal lots of stuff!!
If you slap the bottom of your feet, about as hard as when you are clapping, when you are putting on your socks it stimulates the nerves in your feet and helps your entire body "wake up". Up and down 4 times. If you take the time to give yourself a good foot massage with your favorite lotion every night before you go to bed you will sleep better. Doing that relaxes the muscles and nerves in your feet which helps relax your entire body. I also soak my feet in Epsom salt (1 cup)/vinegar (1/4 to 1/2 cup) in water that just covers my toes as warm as I can stand it for at least 20 minutes a couple times a week before hand then spend 3-5 minutes rubbing my lavender/ylang ylang lotion into each foot. Self-care is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves.
Some serious self love. That’s awesome. I need to get my foot spa from the attic 🙈
@@roxannaweaver2155 I would love to put lotion on my feet... but have yet to find a lotion that absorbs in. Usually lotion makes my feet sweat... and I am already hot to begin with as I have autoimmune thyroiditis, so my temperature regulation is off. This problem also happens to my hands.
@@mycreativeheart4159 I'm sorry that you have thyroid issues. It's no fun - I know. I aim for 5 minutes on each foot so I start with one pump then more as needed - just a little to keep my hands sliding easily. If there is anything left after 5 minutes wipe your feet gently with a kitchen dishcloth that you use expressly for that purpose. I keep a stack of the cheapest ones I can find on hand to use for cleaning around the house because it's cheaper than keeping paper towels around. I also wipe down my hands if there is still lotion left when I'm done. You might try an oil too. Baby oil might work for you, just a little goes a long way, and there are different aromas available now too. Wipe your feet down after. Any of the oils used for massage are an option as well. Good luck.
@@mycreativeheart4159 try oil instead of lotion. Ayurvedy recommends coconut oil for cooling.
@mycreativeheart4159 sounds to me castor oil therapy might help both. You may research this. Barbara O'Neil has many videos out on the healing through caster oil.
As an old timer I can tell you this exercise is a wonderful gift. Not only does it stimulate all the meridians in the feet, it also duplicates the natural motion in the stomach and intestines to improve digestion and prevent constipation.
(It is the 8th movement of the ancient Qigong known s the 8 Brocades.)
Since I’ve turned sixty, I’m having a hard time with constipation, Thank you👍
Yes this drill is on every Qigong Master’s channel. They also bring up both hands (above head) and clap as the heels go up & hands down by your sides as the heel comes down.
Thank you! I'm gonna try it. It will help with my posture too!
Sort of like the ultimate low impact jumping jack
@@hashimjune4547 Yes, like a modified jumping jack we did as kids without the jumping.
Old country father used to walk up and down the back hills when his blood sugar spiked, always worked, explains it! 😮
Breathing!!!!!
Inhale through the nose on the up.
Hold for 5 seconds.
Exhale completely on the way down.
I formally studied chi gung for several years with my Taiwanese sifu who learned directly from masters both in China and Taiwan. This is a movement from the chi gung exercise 8 Pieces Of Brocade. Although I did not know about the calf muscle info, the main idea imparted was the concussive manner of the heels hitting the floor. Concussive exercises are a significant part of Chinese medicine and also for martial arts training. And yes, in Oriental medicine, strong legs equals strong heart. Thank you, sir.
@@stobbinsboy you are awesome bro 😎
@@stobbinsboy awesome. A fellow traditional practising dear friend mentioned heel must not touch the ground kindly enlighten
@@KBM20111112 To be honest, it wasn't explained to me some 25 years ago, however after some thought I have a theory that the concussive striking might loosen any trapped energy caught within leg meridians within the legs. Remember, chi = energy.
@@stobbinsboy thank you so much for your reply ❤️ 😊 hugs and gratitude 🙏
@@KBM20111112 You are welcome. But please do your own research on this. It's been many years since I have learned and practiced this.
Ha, ha, I realize I do this all day long reaching to get things from shelves I can’t quite reach. Of course, I don’t have ny hands behind me, but hopefully there is still some benefit. Each morning when I get vitamins and meds together for me and my husband, I’m up and down from toes to heels quite a bit. Where we live we have quite a few stairs to climb, too, both outside and inside, which I actually enjoy as I’m sure going up and down stairs regularly helps keep us healthy, too. My husband and I are both retired, closing on 80 and going strong.
I don't dare put my hands behind me after that second stroke lol. My balance has not recovered that much even after 14 years. At least I no longer fall randomly and can go for walks with my dog again :)
UPDATE: On my comment. I received my dexa scan today and my Osteoporosis went up to Osteopenia. There is still work to do. But I have been doing this exercise as well as others to improve my bones WITHOUT PHARMACEUTICALS. It can be done without PHARMACEUTICALS. Good nutrition and isometric exercises. You do not have to bust your butt to do it either. You just have to do it.
Congratulations! How long have you been doing the exercise before your scans improved?
@@WohaliTheOneandOnly I have always exercised. But I added in the last 3 years I added biological hormones and boron along with vitamin D3 and this exercise showed here. It adds the vibration you need.
@@vallang4832
Research Vitamin K2-MK7. Vitamin D3 allows absorption of Calcium, Vitamin K2-MK7 directs the calcium out of the blood stream and into the bone. Vitamin K1 is for blood clotting, so don't worry about that. Typically, people with malabsorption problems (including being on meds for heartburn/reflux) are not getting enough D3 and K2-MK7 to prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis. I have found success reducing my anti reflux meds by treating symptoms with 4oz of coconut water as needed.
Happy for you, always good to try the natural remedies
@@vallang4832
1970s commercial took place in a Chinese laundry and was a commercial for Calgon which was a water softener type additive in a box you added to your bath. Two women talking, one customer one laundry employee and the tag line was “ancient Chinese secret” Another tag line for Calgon was “Calgon take me away” from a woman who had had a difficult day. Yes I’m older for knowing this, I was a kid in the 70s and yes the doctor is referencing something that the newer ones won’t know but it doesn’t mean it’s dumb or old. Just an era. Nothing to fear.
@victoriak5027 I Definitely remember both commercials, so yes, I'm old school too!
The first airing of that commercial was in 1972. I thought it was in the 1980s.
The younger generations are a lot smarter. Not too long ago they liked to participate in the Tide Pod challenge.
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Healed my Plantar Fasciitis… a miracle❤
--- a lotta great comments here! --- Lymph toxic drainage was my first thought as the video started --- I do a few minutes thoughout the day on my rebounder with loose knees and relaxed arm shaking --- I think lymph work can cure most illnesses, but what do I know 😎
Same here :)
@@vonPunki same here! Love my rebounder! So efficient and fun….my body loves it!
Such a joy to watch! Refreshing attitude and humor while educating and assisting us! 🙌🏼🕊🏆
When im high on weed, I've found myself at times instinctively doing this exercise. The vibration as the heels hit the floor feels amazing and can be felt through the whole body.....through the legs, hips, pelvis, back shoulders, neck and into the head. It was almost like the weed was telling me to do it.
I call it THC Yoga or Spontaneous Kundalini. One J a day, smoked in the weather; never indoors.
@billyfudd818 I only have a small amount of cannabis infused coconut oil, maybe once a week. I've done kundaluni activation sessions before, and I completely agree with the spontaneous kundalini thing. I still can't put it into words and describe it very well, but it's some kind of spirit guided body healing that occurs. It's good to hear that you have experienced the same. Wishing you peace and happiness.
Never mind the psychosis though, huh!?
Sounds logical to me
It’s called weed induced psychosis. Your episodes, however, appear beneficial.
Great video....just a very important point that without that there is no use in doing it....
Breathing in as you rise
Releasing air as you drop down
Heel thumping! Yay! Rebounding is great too, slapping 8 meridian points.
I was intrigued by clasping hands behind the back because this improves posture. It helps put shoulders back into position. You would NOT want to come down hard on your heels if your spine wasn’t aligned ok and hands behind back must surely help this.
Qi gong is real, as is earthing. I’m just about to go into my garden to practice. I can now see the aura of the qi energy ( give it time)
Thank you.
Fascinating! Especially the calves and blood sugar connection! Thank you!
Love all your videos! I'm a great believer in alternative healing modalities. Qui Gong, Tai Chi, Tapping and more can be so effective with their amazing results.
It is such a blessing to have Drs as yourself who help seniors as myself. I'm 75yrs lady and follow your videos very carefully. Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing
I had left pelvic joint pain for about a month, after doing this exercise just once, miraculously pain disappeared. thanks..it worked for me....
Thanks a million. I'm extremely thankful to you 🎉
And balance! That's got to be another benefit! Thanks!
Love your clear presentation style. I think the hand position helps focus on the muscle movement and balance
Thank you so much for the education. Truly appreciate it.
Learn something new everyday. I "knew" that the digestive system was a second brain, now I know that the calfs muscles are the second heart..
Just did it. Feels great. I’ll try on soil/ grass as well. Thank you so much. 💯
You are an excellent teacher and you have the gift of humor. I like that ♥️🕊
Wow, thank you!
I've been trying this for the last two days and my legs feel far lighter. I feel as though I could fly, but haven't tried! Thank you!
Jumping rope does a lot to reduce blood sugar spikes after eating..it really works your legs, especially your calf muscles.
Thank you grasshopper.
Never leave footprints on the rice paper...
Well said! 😊
Love your deliberate delivery
Short video but very informative for me, especially the blood sugar part. Thank you doc.🙏🙏
Most of these movements occur during walking that's why it's the best exercise (especially when you incorporate grounding/earthing).
Lower blood sugar fixes a lot of illness. Maybe not curing them, but makes them fade pretty well.
Good stuff. Working the calf muscles has a lot of health benefits. Thanks Dr. Story.
You are wonderful. Thank you for generosity in sharing this valuable information. I needed to lower my blood sugar. Much gratitude.
That exercise is good for osteoporosis also. No joke.
It’s amazing how the universe works! Today I went to have a test done for neuropathy in my feet and afterwards this video showed up! Got no answer to the test yet, but I have a strong feeling that this exercise will be good for me! I have been doing another qigong exercise with 500 arm swings almost daily for years and it has definitely helped in many ways! Btw, I’m 75 years young! Thank you so much dr Adam! 🙏❤️
True, calf lifts work for me to move glucose out of the blood stream and into the muscles.
Always great enjoyable presentation, I'm sold 👏💛 thank you
Thank you. Great! I admire your efforts.
Many thanks!
Lower calf muscles are called soleus muscle.
Love your presentation - very tongue in cheek! Like it so much, I’ve subscribed!
Thank you so much. I shall start doing this simple exercise. I am already running 70th year of my life. I can't go for walking due to knee pain.
Thank you again
You can do it!
@@AdamJStoryDC Thank you for your quick response !
God bless you 🙏
@@ashafaith5765 , it is always nice when a channel creator responds.
That was one of my favorite commercials! “Ancient Chinese Secret” miss those days! Love your channel.
I loved that commercial too! It was always on during my Mom’s afternoon soap operas. 😃
It looks like this will be very beneficial for lymphatic drainage also.
Learned this in tai chi but didn't know this! Thanks
@@User-4-mn3or it’s in Ba Duan Jin qigong. (Eight silk brocades).
Calf muscles are considered the heart of the lymphatic system, which is underresearched and, among others, involved in getting into ketosis and with the spread and cure of cancer.
Wow never knew about calf pls share more details
@@brianedwardsu7404 Ok here's what I know, it's surface-level but it might serve as a starting point for research:
- The lymphatic system - that moves around the liquid your cells bathe in (that liquid and its "freshness" is important for cells to receive the nutrients they need, and for them to get rid of cellular waste) doesn't have a "pump", that would act on it the way the heart acts on blood. Rather, lymph only circulates due to muscular activity that acts on lymphatic channels. Since the calves have strong muscles, that are often activated and are at the lower end of the body, they're one of the most crucial muscle sets for lymph circulation, they kinda send it back up. (1/3)
@@brianedwardsu7404 The lymphatic system is involved in cancer spread and its cure, because, as I understand (?) it serves as a channel through which cancer cells can go from the primary site to other sites, where they metastasize. When, say, breast cancer is found, doctors will often seek out associated lymph nodes that look like they've been affected by the cancer through imagery, and remove them in surgery (not in all cases though).
There's also a holistic medicine theory that breast cancer is caused/facilitated by lymphatic stagnation, itself caused by bras, because bras cut off lymphatic circulation. That theory isn't official or agreed upon. However, statistically, in countries where women don't wear bras, they have the same rate of breast cancer as men have (from memory, I think it's under 1%).
Lymphatic system and ketosis: for context, we're talking about ketosis as a desirable state that people who fast want to get to and stay in, it's a whole thing. Ketosis is basically a metabolic "mode", I'm pretty sure you could spend your entire life researching it. There's another concept called ketoacidosis, that's a dangerous state that diabetics can get into, it's not what I'm talking about.
There's a science-minded fasting influencer (I think it was Thomas DeLauer, but I might be wrong here) who mentioned in a video that people who fast but have a hard time getting into ketosis might be having that issue because their lymphatic system isn't stimulated enough. (3/3)
Adam, you are really funny 😂from Sydney Australia.
This sounds like the soleus pushups except for the hands behind the back portion. This information was used by Imi on her channel about 2 years ago. Evidently, there was a Japanese professor who did a study on the soleus pushups! Gee, sure took Western Medicine quite a while to catch on!
@@thiaco6203 Exactly. I'll take TCM over Western medicine any day.
What is the benefit of the hand placement?
Thanks for this cool short video! 🙏🏽
I saw someone else do this,so I know this exercise is good,and if you feel your pulse,and your heart is beating fast,guess what,you just exercised your heart also,the heart is a muscle,and you need to exercise it,I was taught by an R.N in 1977, I will never forget how important it is to exercise the heart,or your heart will tell on you,we are talking heart attacks,or strokes.
@@judithreed5433 is there anything specific that can be done to exercise the heart? Or is it just exercise as in cardio.
@@narzu123 It really depends on what you can do,I know jump,and jacks will really get the heart pumping,any upper body movement with the arms will exercise the ❤️, and here is a easy one just run in place,you can count to forty,while you run in place,and exercise your heart that way,watch TH-cam exercises, and you can pretty much save them,for when you want to exercise, exercising on an empty stomach will help you burn more calories,if not eat first,then wait an hour to exercise.
This is wonderful. I have osteopenia/osteoporosis and I believe this exercise can help me. Thanks much.
Haha! Love it that you don’t take yourself too seriously. And awesome socks.
Mountain pose (Tadasana) is similar yoga pose that even help for calf muscle, varicose veins.
Bouncing on the heals to eliminate 100 illnesses is the last movement of the Baduanjin, 八段锦, one of the popular Qigong exercise nowadays.
Thank you! I think I need this. From covid, I think I've got a little neuropathy in my heel. I'll let you know if it works.
Easy enough. Good to know.
This particular exercise has helped me to get rid of diabetic medicine. I do 10 minutes and sincerely sugar drops down by 60-70 counts.❤❤❤
I enjoy your TH-cam’s for good info and brevity
WARNING! "Keep your mouth closed when doing this exercise for the first time"!!!!!!!!
I just tried it with my mouth open and my upper dentures fell out🤦♂🤦♂🤷♂🤷♂
This is really cool and i love your style! 😃. Great strength straining too for the legs, buttons, core ,and whole body it seems as i did this the whole time you explained.
What is the reason for the hand position in the back? Is there some electrical redirection of flow with it? I'm also wondering if this jarring of the heels won't aggravate spine/back problems.
It's Gigong. Many thousand years old.
Probably helps develop balance too.
@@AdamJStoryDC that doesn’t answer the question
@@CM-ey6qy one doesn’t question Ancient Chinese wisdom.
These are great and really work! The ancient Chinese secret was Calgon. I’m old enough to remember the commercial 😂
Thank you for all you do 🙏🏼
Thanks for watching!
Also if you get up in the morning and drink a couple glasses of warm water on an empty stomach and do this exercise it will help a hiatal hernia.......
One more: I had bad TMJ for a few years and was getting ready to have surgery for it or get a prescription. I learned the "Gods Playing in the Clouds" set, and in less than a year, my TMJ was completely gone. Again, just my experience, but I also had a world-class teacher. But, most instructors with a recognized lineage should be able to convey the practice accurately and effective. Move, breathe, relax, let go of your phone, your worry and your anxiety for a few minutes and just do the set. Another good set is the "Tien Gann," or Heavenly Stem.
It makes sense, I did a practice of just sitting and pounding on top of the knees 50-100 times and it helped with the swelling in my one knee. I did just the heal lift he other day. I forget to do it. I only got o 15 before calves crsmped. I used to do 30 no problem do I should imagine gradually build up. It is great for balance too.
Now going on 6 months of QiGong adventure, My hubby and I feel so much better. It's now become our waking routine, after lunch routine and pre-bedtime routine.
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Great piece of wonderful divine knowledge.
Thank you so much
Gratitude.
Glad it was helpful!
I've been doing these heel drops for a while. But why the hand positioning?
Calf area is called the "second heart", work it..
Different varriant for soleus push up, great way to lower glucose naturally
“I don’t buy it.” This kept me watching. Excellent video.
20 years ago he would have called acupuncture nonsense and now it’s scientifically proven.
Thanks for this exercise to remove illnesses.
Hello! You may want to update your term “ the orient” this is outdated and as a licensed acupuncturist, we have changes our title to East Asian medicine.
If you don't believe it, don't try to catch people with that phrase in your header
"we need more Calgon." "Ancient Chinese secret eh?" Qi Gong is amazing.
Found this video today, and the information combined with humour has me hooked. Will try this exercise.
Fantastic!
100 illnesses is not a stretch ,thinking about all the meridians in the body that are immediately activated and unblocked .tai chi and qigong makes miracles
Hello sir, I read in one of the comments that this heels raising exercise should be done on a soft surface. But I don't have a soft surface at home. I do have an earthing or grounding mat, can I do safely on that, as it's a thin mat so doesn't provide soft surface?
Hi Adam, I was born in Glasgow and had the surname Storrie. My son in law, while he was sick. looked up some family trees and discovered our oringinal name was spelled Story. (grandad was from a small village in Scotland) Wonder if we were related way back. Ha ha ! My Husband and I are Yoga and Tai Chi lovers from way back. I was just browsing You Tube and discovered your video that we used for warm ups. It was fun. All the best. 'Lang May yer Lum Reek.' (long may you have smoke in your fire)
@@SarahScott-b9k wow.
Wow Doc, Thank you so much for sharing. Loòk forward to doing it.
well what have we go to lose? give it a go for a couple of weeks and see the results
A key observation about this exercise is that it works the ankles and feet. After 70, perhaps the big deterioration starts with the feet. People stop walking. They decline.
Pressure on the ball of the foot stimulates kidney energy. The energy that rises. According to the Chinese, the ankle contains the second pump that increases energy, blood and other fluids (return flow to the heart). The pressure on the heel causes the declining energy. The exercise is done to strengthen the immune system. The exercise is repeated 8 times or a multiple of that. Physically (Western) it naturally strengthens the musculature (calves) and the lympfe flow. The pressure on the ball of the foot also restricts the mobility of the neck. And indeed, the exercise should be done on a soft surface.
This exercise is also recommended for people who suffered from osteoporosis to strengthen bones.
Simple. Profound. I don't see why you did the inverse triangle in the back? Is this better than just going up on your toes and 'falling back down? Please explain for me. Thank you. This I can actually DO!! 3:17
Really helpful! Plus, one of those lifelong exercises! Another is landing on the ball of your foot when walking...huge different in leg/calf health! Thank you 🌼 🌸 🌼🐝
Instead of what?
Doing this after drinking 3 glasses of water cures hiatal hernia
Do u have any more info on that?
@@jjjohn5914 th-cam.com/video/Qs5xGSIB7pw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qSt-o-MUeYEdaTC5
@@jjjohn5914 hope the video helps
I'm ready for my Qi gong chapter, thank you!❤
The physical therapists told my father in law to do this. He won’t do anything though. I ❤ this.
Heel drops helps osteoporosis sufferers too. The force of dropping the heel, strengthens the bones.