CHI MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS:
written by CM4U
Always
wait
one hour after eating before using the Chi Machine. Many people prefer
to use it before breakfast and again at night to assist restful
sleep and to promote natural healing and rejuvination. If the Chi Machine
energizies you too much, simply use it an hour or two before going to bed
as opposed to directly before climbing into bed.
Please use a room where you won't be disturbed - no phone, NO
watching TV at the same time, no kids (soft music is ok).
Place the Chi Machine on a solid surface. A hard floor with a carpet
is best. For people confined to bed, a hard board placed underneath the
patient may be used. A very firm mattress is also acceptable.
You MUST drink water after using the machine,
to assist the lymph system in flushing out toxicity.
Place
machine on floor (handle side away from you) and plug in. Feet should
hang past the ankle rests just enough so they will flop gently back and
forth once machine is turned on. If feet knock together, turn feet slightly
outwards.
Let your arms relax loosely at your sides, palms down.
Do not use
a pillow under your head,
as this hinders the machine's motion from
reaching your head. People with severe knee problems may need to place
a rolled towel under their knees although it's best not to do so, if possible.
Begin
with 4-6 minutes, twice a day (less if you have any major health problems).
Increase GRADUALLY to 15 to 20 minutes twice
a day. One minute once a day, is quite enough for someone in poor
health or a lot of pain. This can slowly be increased as improvement is
achieved.
Caution:
Unless you are extremely fit, DO NOT begin
at 15-20 minutes or you may feel nauseous or weak legged or
have aches and pains. NEVER exceed 20 minutes
per session as this will detox the body too quickly in some
people and cause imbalance in others. Two daily 15 minute sessions is better.
Do not expect 'miracles' overnight, or after only 2 or 3 sessions! If
any discomfort is experienced, simply reduce time limit.
Once
timer is set, the ankle rest will begin to move back and forth carrying
your feet briskly from side to side. This movement will carry up through
your legs and torso, and throughout your entire body, causing your body
to move just like a goldfish swimming in water. As it does, your job is
to close your eyes, RELAX and "surrender"
as much as possible. Slow,
deep, breaths are recommended thereby allowing maximum oxygenation and
relaxation.
Important
-
when the machine stops, lay still for at least three minutes. Do
NOT jump up. This time is when the movement of healing chi
energy is felt circulating throughout the body. 40% of the therapeutic
effect occurs while the machine is moving, and 60% when it stops.
After the timer stops, continue lying down with your eyes closed, continue
to relax, and enjoy the 'tingling'. This 'rest period' enables you
to absorb and process the chi energy, cell oxygenation, healing and detoxification,
most completely.
Following
the 'rest period', remove your feet from the ankle cradle and bend your
knees into a 45 degree angle with your feet flat on the floor. Take a deep
breath and lower your knees to one side as low as is comfortable and swing
your arms to the opposite side, whilst you breath out. Slowly return your
knees to the upright position whilst inhaling. Repeat this movement to
the opposite side and back, breathing as before. Repeat this exercise a
few times and then gently sit up.
Conclude
the session with a glass of water to aid the removal of circulatory and
metabolic waste materials from the body (by way of urine).
If you feel dizzy at all, it is due to accumulated toxicity being
released from tissues in your body. The
dizziness will dissipate quickly.
If you develop rashes or feel
aches or pains around old wounds this is
the oxygenation detoxifying and healing your body - adjust your
time limit to a lesser amount during your next session. Some people experience
this medically documented experience known as a healing
crisis or 'Herxheimer Reaction' which is simply your body
appearing to be unwell as it in fact takes a huge turn towards becoming
healthy and well.
When can I NOT
use the Chi Machine?
- Within three months of post surgery or bone fracture.
- If suffering from open wounds or infection.
- Not advisable during 1st trimester or last month of pregnancy.
- If you have an old pacemaker.
- If you suffer from epilepsy. Be cautious, use only under supervision.
- If you have serious heart disease (unable to walk).
It is known that many people with pacemakers and epilepsy use the Chi
Machine, but it is their prerogative and used under supervision with a
family member present. Time should also be set at just 1-2 minutes to begin,
then very slowly increased, never exceeding 10 minutes maximum.
