On the year of Sun Simiao's birth and death, ancient and modern scholars mainly have the following statements:

1. Born in Xin Chou (AD 58 1) in the first year of Emperor Wen of Sui Dynasty, he died in Renwu (AD 682) in the first year of Yongchun, Tang Gaozong, at the age of 102.

2. Xin You (AD 54 1), a native of Datong in the Southern Dynasties, died in Yongchun, Tang Gaozong at the age of 142.

3. Born in the 14th year of Southern Liang Dynasty (AD 5 15), he died in the first year of Yongchun at the age of 168.

The gilded bronze statue of Sun Simiao in Ming Dynasty.

Although these three statements are quite different,

But even if the minimum quantity is taken,

Sun Simiao also lived to 100.

In ancient times, when life was seventy years old,

A person can live to this age,

It is simply a "living fairy."

People's life span is closely related to congenital constitution and acquired health care.

Some people may think that Sun Simiao was born with a good constitution, and later became a great doctor, knowing how to keep in good health, and only then did he live to the prime of life.

In fact, Sun Simiao was born with a weak constitution, and he was a mental derangement when he was young. He said in the preface of "Prepare for 1000 yuan": "When I was young, I was cold by the wind, and I built doctors' doors repeatedly, and I ran out of money for soup and medicine."

Because of this, Sun Simiao decided to study medicine. He said: "So, at the age of youth, it is noble; I never released the volume during my year in Whitehead. As for pulse-taking and waiting, take medicine together, take the bait in moderation, and avoid caution. People who are longer than themselves are not far away, so it depends on it. As for the weak crown, they feel quite enlightened. "

Sun Simiao Statue of Jade Carving in Song Dynasty

Chinese medicine should not only cure "diseases", but also prevent "diseases". Huangdi Neijing once put forward the idea of keeping in good health, and Sun Simiao further divided diseases into three levels, namely, those who are not sick, those who want to be sick, and those who want to be sick and those who are sick in traditional Chinese medicine, and put health and prevention in the first place.

Although Sun Simiao's theory of health preservation is profound, it is simple and easy, and the key is to persevere. He said: "The Taoist way of keeping in good health, the way of keeping in good health, is often to want to do some small work, but I am too tired to be strong." And running water does not rot, fulcrum is not stupid, so it also moves because of it. "

"Xiao Lao",

This is a low-intensity sport.

That is, the Huangdi Neijing said.

"Tired and tireless".

I often want to do some small work,

Is to exercise more,

Like small sports,

And form a habit,

Perseverance.

This regimen,

It can be called "small labor regimen".

This regimen is eclectic and diverse.

Including guidance, breathing, massage, meditation, walking and so on.

Anytime, anywhere.

"Sun Simiao Sitting on Tiger and Needle" in Qing Dynasty

In addition, Sun Simiao also created a set of "ten-step regimen with less effort".

First, the hair is often combed.

The ancient method is to rub the palm of your hand until it is hot, and then "comb" your fingers backwards from your forehead, through the top of your head and back of your head to your neck, and do it several times in the morning and evening. The method has the effects of refreshing mind, tranquilizing mind, regulating menstruation, improving eyesight, and expelling pathogenic wind, and can prevent headache, tinnitus, alopecia, etc. Using a comb can also have this effect.

Second, the eyes are always in luck.

Close your eyes for a while, then forcibly open your eyes, turn your eyes, look up, look down, look left and right, and look clockwise and counterclockwise. Repeat it several times. This method can improve the blood circulation around the eyes, and has certain curative effect on asthenopia, myopia, amblyopia and presbyopia.

Third, my teeth often knock.

The mouth is slightly closed, and the upper and lower rows of teeth should knock each other, not too hard, but the teeth should make a sound when knocking each other, and the number of knocks is not limited. This method can promote the secretion of digestive enzymes and prevent tooth decay and bone degradation.

Fourth, always look up.

Stand, close your eyes and lower your head. Then slowly look up, first look up, and then twist your head to the left and right. Move slowly, not too fast, to avoid dizziness. This method can improve the blood supply and oxygen supply to the brain and relieve neck and shoulder muscle pain.

5. Swallows are common in Tianjin.

Sun Simiao's "Health Hundred Words" said: "Cough Yujin in the morning." "Yujin" refers to body fluids and saliva. After getting up in the morning, bend your knees or sit cross-legged, close your eyes, put your tongue on your palate, and breathe slowly. When there is body fluid in your mouth, swallow it two or three times. This method has the functions of replenishing essence and strengthening the five internal organs.

Zhang Daqian and Zhang's "Sun Simiao Governing Dragons"

Sixth, ears often bulge.

Sun Simiao's "Hundred Words for Health" says: "The sea sleeps drums." Before going to bed at night, cover your ears with your palm, press your middle finger with your index finger, and then bounce back to your skull with your index finger. You can hear the sound of "pop" in your ears. This method can improve listening and memory.

Seven, the abdomen often rubs.

Rub your palm until it is hot, then press it over your abdomen and rub it around your navel, first clockwise and then counterclockwise. This method can enhance intestinal peristalsis and improve gastrointestinal function.

Eight, wash your face often.

"Wash" here refers to rubbing your face with your palm. After warming your hands, cover your hands on your face and rub them up and down inside and outside until your face is hot. This method can improve the blood circulation of the face, make the face rosy and shiny, and reduce facial wrinkles.

Nine, the waist is often placed.

Stand, turn left slowly, pat the lower abdomen with your right hand, and pat Mingmen point on the lower back with your left hand. Then turn right, pat the lower abdomen with your left hand and the Mingmen point with your right hand. This method has the function of strengthening kidney, fixing essence and improving waist fatigue.

Ten, often rub your feet.

First rub your left leg with your right hand, and then massage Yongquan point with your right thumb. Then rub your right foot with your left hand, and massage Yongquan point with your left thumb after heating. When massaging acupoints, you should exert yourself, and it is better to feel sore at acupoints. This method has the function of tonifying kidney, warming yang and regulating insomnia.

English-Song Edition of Urgent Preface to New School

The above-mentioned "Ten Conventional Health Preservation Methods with Less Labor",

Is Sun Simiao's personal experience.

Often "small labor" makes his life full of vitality.

When I was in my 90 s, I was still "hearing and seeing, full of energy."

Dai Yujing, Xinhua City Editor of Guangzhou Daily