Ancient Chinese Secrets for a Long Life

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China is a nation known for its longevity. The ancient Chinese believed that there are five things that need to be done to enjoy longevity. These practices may seem cumbersome, but they are beneficial to the body and soul and can help one thoroughly relax. They can also improve the quality of sleep and enable one to work energetically.

Walking

It is said that calmly walking 10 to 20 minutes a day can bring the blood circulation to the surface of the body and thus help our skin maintain itself after falling asleep.

Before sleep, be sure to avoid reading news and avoid thinking about big issues once we lie down because it’s necessary to reduce the activity of the brain. Doing so will enable a person to fall asleep rapidly.

Rubbing the Feet

There are Chinese sayings about the benefits of caring for the feet: “Washing your feet with hot water is much more effective than taking sleeping pills when you are ready for bed.” “If you want to protect a tree, you should protect its roots; if you want to protect a person, you should protect his or her feet.”