Chi Machine
The Chi machine relaxes the entire body, gently and rhythmically moving
the body from side to side. This massages the internal organs and moves
lymph. As Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, Ph.D. has explained, the gentle rocking
motion of the chi machine milks the chain of nerve ganglia on either side
of the spine. The result is to relax the sympathetic nervous system. Because
most people have an overactive sympathetic nervous system , and because
this overactivity impairs nutrient and oxygen delivery to our cells, any
therapy that relaxes the sympathetic nervous system, such as the chi machine,
is beneficial. It has been estimated that fifteen minutes on this machine
gives the equivalent oxygenation of body tissues as ninety minutes of
walking.
The major benefits of using this machine are cellular activation, spinal balancing, improving the immune system, exercising the internal organs, moves lymph and restores a balance to the autonomic or automatic/unconscious nervous system which regulates our internal organ function.
This therapy is helpful in many health problems: tiredness, sore muscles, arthritis, poor functioning of internal organs, asthma, overweight, and many other chronic conditions. Its gentle rhythmic movement of the spine is therapeutic in many chronic back problems.
If over 55 years of age, initially it is best to limit sessions to 2-5 minutes daily. If no discomfort is experienced, then the sessions can be extended to 5-10 minutes the second week, and then to 15 minute sessions the third week. For those who are under 55 years of age, do initial sessions of 5 minutes twice daily, and increase to 15 minutes if no discomfort is experienced.
The Chi machine is contraindicated immediately after an operation, in serious heart disease, during pregnancy, and within 30 minutes after eating. If extreme pain occurs during use of the machine, stop and consult with the physician. People who have had brain injuries and have still more symptoms, such as dizziness or vertigo, need to consult with their physician first.
