- Moving hands and fingers develops the motor nerves that stimulate self protecting reflex extensions of the hands and arms. Encourage children in the lower grades to administer shiatsu to themselves regularly. The shiatsu designed to strengthen the eyes and teeth is especially good, since hand and finger exercises of this kind are related to cerebral functioning.
- Physiologically, laughter purifies the blood and is beneficial to the general health. The up and down movement of the diaphragm caused by laughter, stimulates the action of the heart, improves blood circulation and activates the functioning of the stomach and intestines.
- It is essential to ensure enough quantity of the three major energy foods which are protein, fat and carbohydrates to facilitate a healthy and active life. In addition, the required amounts of minerals, water and various vitamins needed to break down these foods and convert them into energy must be included in the diet.
- Human beings sleep about one third of their lives if they take full eight hours of rest every night. Sufficient sleep is a greater requirement to recover from fatigue than any therapy or drug. No matter how static the body remains, as long a sit is awake, the organs continue to function and the muscles remain in a state of tension.
- Normally, the bowels should move once a day, immediately after breakfast. If this regimen is regularly observed, the alimentary system will function correctly and nutrients will be readily absorbed.