Wu Zetian lived to be 82 years old. She was one of the few emperors and empresses in ancient China who lived a long life. Beautiful. So, what is her secret to keeping in good health?
First, Zen practice to keep in good health and calm the mind
According to Zizhi Tongjian records, after the death of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Wu Zetian once felt deeply moved. Ye Temple has been a nun for 5 years. During these five years, she meditated all day long, cultivated her moral character, and learned the Buddhist Qigong technique of sitting in lotus position, which became one of the important reasons for her longevity. According to experts, the process of Zen meditation is actually a natural therapy that calms the mind and calms the mind. This method mainly plays two roles in medical practice: one is to strengthen righteousness and prevent diseases and protect health; the other is to enhance disease resistance and eliminate diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine health science believes that tranquility is hidden deeply, and impatience is extinguished. If a person's mind is kept peaceful, he will be less likely to suffer from diseases and live a long and healthy life. Even if he is sick, it can be easily treated and restored to health. This is what God has stored in him. reason. On the contrary, if you are restless, you are prone to illness, and it is not easy to cure the illness.
Second, calligraphy maintains health and relaxes the muscles and bones
Wu Zetian wrote well. The stele of Prince Shengxian written by her is the earliest stele written by a woman in my country. Ni Wendong, a famous modern calligrapher, commented on the calligraphy on the stele of Prince Shengxian: Looking at his calligraphy, it is clear that he has a solid foundation and the courage of a man. He is truly worthy of being a hero among women. Calligraphy embodies the unity of body, spirit and cultivation. When practicing calligraphy, you need to have solid fingers, weak palms, and flat wrists. During writing, the rhythmic movements of the upper finger joints follow the sequence of strokes, regulating the muscles and nerves of the arms, and driving the soothing movements of other parts of the body, which well embodies the connotation of the guidance health technique of shaking the muscles and bones and moving the limb joints. There are many calligraphers in ancient and modern times who have lived a long life. For example, the famous four calligraphers Yan, Liu, Ou and Zhao, three of them are over seventy years old; Yan Zhenqing lived to be 76 years old, Liu Gongquan was 87 years old, and Ouyang Xun was 84 years old. The Ming Dynasty calligrapher Wen Zhengming lived to be 89 years old, the Qing Dynasty calligrapher Liang Tongshu lived to be 92 years old, the modern calligrapher Sun Mofo lived to be 100 years old, Shu Tong was 93 years old, Su Juxian was 110 years old, Dong Shouping was 94 years old, Qi Gong was 94 years old, and Qi Baishi 93 years old, Yu Youren is 85 years old, and Zhang Daqian is 84 years old.
Third, nourishing emotions and regulating body and mind
Wu Zetian did not put his opponents to death, but was magnanimous, tolerant and entrusted them with important tasks. Xu Jingye raised 300,000 troops in Yangzhou to rebel. After the military suppressed him, he did not kill him, but only stripped his father's official title and restored his original surname. An open mind is good for mental health. This kind of open mind is not only a strategy for treating others with tolerance, but also a superb state of self-cultivation. Such a great mind is difficult for even men to achieve, not to mention that Wu Zetian is only a woman, which shows that she is extraordinary. When a person is in a happy spirit, the central nervous system is excited and the command function is strengthened. The human body carries out normal adjustments of digestion, absorption, secretion and excretion, maintaining a strong metabolism. This not only has a good appetite and good sleep, but also a sharp mind and full of energy. .
Fourth, Traditional Chinese Medicine Masks for Beauty
Wu Zetian has two famous beauty secrets: one is Motherwort Zefacial Recipe. Motherwort is a good gynecological medicine, which can be taken internally or externally. For external use, it can treat dark skin, remove facial spots and wrinkles, etc. Regular use can make the skin moist and shiny. Another beauty prescription was prescribed by the imperial doctor Zhang Wenzhong, which is called regular facial fat application. As a beauty product, facial oil was very popular in the Tang Dynasty. It is equivalent to our facial masks today, but the facial masks at that time were all made of natural medicinal materials. The main ingredients of this recipe are made from Asarum, Cortex Astragalus, Astragalus, White Aconite, Chinese Yam, Xin Yi, Ligusticum Chuanxiong, Angelica dahurica, Trichosanthes trichosanthes, Magnolia bark, and lard. After use, the facial mask can smooth the skin, remove wrinkles and moisturize the skin, and the effect is very significant. Many female friends like to make facial masks. In fact, Wu Zetian is a master of facial mask maintenance. Wu Zetian not only lived a long life, but even at the age of 80, she still maintained a youthful appearance and did not show signs of aging. The New Tang Dynasty Book says that although she was of great age, she was good at painting herself, but she did not realize her decline even though she was left and right.
Fifth, sexual intercourse is pleasurable and full of vitality
Wu Zetian had a great reputation. She had been favored by many young, handsome, strong and sexually active men. Although people praised her, she 1. But from the perspective of ancient sexual life, if the sexual life is harmonious and regulated, and the yin and yang are nourishing, it can also achieve the effects of health care and longevity. This can also reveal the reason for her health and longevity from another angle. Among the young faces that Wu Zetian loved, there was also one who was her imperial doctor, named Shen Nan. This man was young, handsome, and good at medicine, so he was also very favored in front of Wu Zetian. He also said that Wu Zetian's blood energy was weak and it was difficult to replenish her energy through medicine and stones. She should adopt the Yuan Yang method. Only the intersection of yin and yang would make her blood energy sufficient. He supported Wu Zetian's facial nourishment from a medical perspective, which made Wu Zetian very happy.