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Q: Please recommend herbs and other nutritionals for general good health and longevity.  Thank you.

Dave, Gig Harbor, Washington

 

A: General good health and Longevity is explained in the 23rd chapter of the Explanatory Tantra and in the 90th chapter of the Quintessential tantra of the Tibetan medical text, rGyu-bShi, respectively.

As explained in the text, our body is in a state of equilibrium when the three biological energies (rLung, mKhrispa and Badkan) are balanced. We consider this to be a state of optimum health. When these three energies get aggravated due to the three poisons of desire, hatred and delusion, we say we are sick or unhealthy. Staying healthy and promoting longevity are the two main categories of focus in the Tibetan medical system. We know that these three poisons are present in all living beings in this universe, with the exception of a few spiritually enlighted people. These three poisons act as the root cause of all the sufferings we face mentally and physically. For example, desire leads to rLung imbalances, hatred to mKhrispa, and delusion to Badkan imbalances. The root cause cannot be aggravated if the immediate cause is not present at the situation, so always try to eliminate the immediate cause by practicing spiritual activities. We cannot bear the fruit of a perfect seed if the immediate factors are not present, therefore gaining good health is through negating the immediate cause of imbalance. Good health can also be maintained by controlling diet and behavior as these two also play a vital role in maintaining good health. Another factor for good health is by preserving good Medrod (metabolism) and eating the right diet and right amount. (refer to answer to digestive problems).

Tibetan medicine practices bChud-Len (essential extraction) for good health and longevity and this practice is very beneficial even for people whose body constituents are weak, diminished in the energy of the five elements and sensory organs. This practice is practiced in not too old people, on auspicious days, in a clean environment and in places with no negative influences.

The preliminary stage of the practice gChud-Len involves giving oil massage and then taking herbal baths. Mix the three fruits-Terminalia chebula, Terminalia belerica and Phyllanthus emblica- with Sallucidum, Piper longum, Acorus gramineus solad, Zingiber officinale Rosc, Sinapis alba L. and then mixed with molasses to induce cleansing before the actual practice. The actual practice for rLung disorder entails preparation of 11 grams of Allium sativum, cook it well in water and crush it thoroughly and mixed with 21 grams of pure butter (ghee) and store it in a tight top comtainer for 21 days and consume the formula for 21 days. This formula benefits all the disorders caused by excess of rLung. It rejuvenates the seven body constituents and promotes longevity. Crush Rock pit and mixed with powder of detoxified minerals like Gold, Silver, Bronze, Iron and then later mixed with different herbs and this formula will eliminate all the problems caused by the three imbalanced energies. This formula will also generate body strength and longevity.

In conclusion the essence of good health and long life can be attained by negating the three poisons, consuming the right diet and following right behavior. Always remember mind and body is connected and cannot be separated so think positive, be happy and satisfied with what you have. This is the nectar for good health and long life.

- Dr. Namgyal  

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