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Though it requires no equipment and therefore no financial outlay, the Makko-ho system of exercises presented in this book is a sure way to regain and preserve health and vitality. Of course, like all other truly meaningful systems, Makko-ho exercises make demands, but they are of a psychological
1. Determination to continue.
Undesirable physical conditions resulting from many years of poor habits cannot be cured overnight. True good health is only attained after years of untiring practice, for this is the sole way to assist natural metalbolic processes in replacing a maximum of old cells with vigorous new ones.
2. Willngness to withstand minor pain.
The very presence of pain is an indication that cells have atrophied and hardened and are therefore in need of rejuvenation. Though at first some discomfort may arise from practicing the Makko-ho exercises, it will soon disappear. And the improvement in general physical condition enjoyed by those who persevere in this system makes the pain more than worth tolerating.
3. Overcoming laziness
With passing years many people-especially those who live in the highly mechanized envrionment of today-tend to follow the line of least resistance in a constant search of effortless comfort and pleasure. But if the Makko-ho exercises are to be allowed to produce maximum results, laziness must be overcome.
4. Patience
The modern trend is to expect good results instantly, but goals that are too easily attained are frequently less satisfying than those that require time and patience. For example, one may reach the top of a mountain by cable car, but the trip scarcely gives one the thrills of mountain climbing. The most profound and lasting benefits of Makko-ho exercises emerge slowly so one continues to practice them patiently.
5 Spirit of independence
To borrow an analogy form the world of business, Makko-ho exercises advocate running the company on its own capital instead of borrowing from others. This does not mean that the Makko-ho regimen flatly refutes benefits to be derived from medicines and nutrition supplements. It does mean, however, that the Makko-ho way is to allow the body to correct itself and to maintanin good condition on its own. The human body is designed to do this, and if we make full use of its powers, we need never rely on outside assistance to maintanin health.
6. Refusal to give up.
Some people give up the Makko-ho system because they find it makes them stiff and sore at first. Remember, however, that resilience is natural to the human body. It only becomes stiff because of improper care. Giving up means one of two things: the person does not care whether he is healthy or not, or he lacks sufficient self-confidence to realize that his body is capable of correcting its own condition and maintain good health if treated as it deserves.
In conclusion, I must add a remark to the effect that one is never too old to begin a course of mental or physical training. In the Orient, old age is considered a time of maturity and hope for the future. It is a time for beginnings, not endings. This same hopeful attitude can be a part of the lives of elderly people everywhere if they take constant, regular care of their bodies. Makko-ho exdrcises are one very good way to do this.
Contents
Two kinds of self-love: Overprotection and discipline
Lack of use leads to aging and functional failure
God planned the human body as a delicately balanced machine
The human body is always new
Maintaining good circulation
1 Flow of blood
2 Nervous system-1 Motor nerves; 2 Sensory nerves; 3 Autonomic nerves
3 Other currents
The joints: Inspecting and correcting
1 Joints of the fingers
2 Wrist joints
3 Elbows
4 Shoulders
5 Neck
Structure of the pelvic zone and the hips
1 Checking the condition of the hip region
2 Structure of the backbone
3 Checking the backbone
4 Medical effects of proper spinal-column alignment
5 Correct posture of the lumbar vertebrae
Makko-ho Exercises
Exercise One, Two, Three, Four
Some rules for practicing Makkko-ho exercises
Effects of Makko-ho exercises
1 Rejuvenation and strengthenng of the legs
2 Correcting the hip zone
3 Correctiong the alignment of the spinal column
4 Stimulating constant flow of fresh blood
5 Sensitizing the nervous system
6 Relieving bodily stiffness
7 Psychological effects
8 Educational effects
Conclusion
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nature. The following six points sum them up.1. Determination to continue.
Undesirable physical conditions resulting from many years of poor habits cannot be cured overnight. True good health is only attained after years of untiring practice, for this is the sole way to assist natural metalbolic processes in replacing a maximum of old cells with vigorous new ones.
2. Willngness to withstand minor pain.
The very presence of pain is an indication that cells have atrophied and hardened and are therefore in need of rejuvenation. Though at first some discomfort may arise from practicing the Makko-ho exercises, it will soon disappear. And the improvement in general physical condition enjoyed by those who persevere in this system makes the pain more than worth tolerating.
3. Overcoming laziness
With passing years many people-especially those who live in the highly mechanized envrionment of today-tend to follow the line of least resistance in a constant search of effortless comfort and pleasure. But if the Makko-ho exercises are to be allowed to produce maximum results, laziness must be overcome.
4. Patience
The modern trend is to expect good results instantly, but goals that are too easily attained are frequently less satisfying than those that require time and patience. For example, one may reach the top of a mountain by cable car, but the trip scarcely gives one the thrills of mountain climbing. The most profound and lasting benefits of Makko-ho exercises emerge slowly so one continues to practice them patiently.
5 Spirit of independence
To borrow an analogy form the world of business, Makko-ho exercises advocate running the company on its own capital instead of borrowing from others. This does not mean that the Makko-ho regimen flatly refutes benefits to be derived from medicines and nutrition supplements. It does mean, however, that the Makko-ho way is to allow the body to correct itself and to maintanin good condition on its own. The human body is designed to do this, and if we make full use of its powers, we need never rely on outside assistance to maintanin health.
6. Refusal to give up.
Some people give up the Makko-ho system because they find it makes them stiff and sore at first. Remember, however, that resilience is natural to the human body. It only becomes stiff because of improper care. Giving up means one of two things: the person does not care whether he is healthy or not, or he lacks sufficient self-confidence to realize that his body is capable of correcting its own condition and maintain good health if treated as it deserves.
In conclusion, I must add a remark to the effect that one is never too old to begin a course of mental or physical training. In the Orient, old age is considered a time of maturity and hope for the future. It is a time for beginnings, not endings. This same hopeful attitude can be a part of the lives of elderly people everywhere if they take constant, regular care of their bodies. Makko-ho exdrcises are one very good way to do this.
Contents
Two kinds of self-love: Overprotection and discipline
Lack of use leads to aging and functional failure
God planned the human body as a delicately balanced machine
The human body is always new
Maintaining good circulation
1 Flow of blood
2 Nervous system-1 Motor nerves; 2 Sensory nerves; 3 Autonomic nerves
3 Other currents
The joints: Inspecting and correcting
1 Joints of the fingers
2 Wrist joints
3 Elbows
4 Shoulders
5 Neck
Structure of the pelvic zone and the hips
1 Checking the condition of the hip region
2 Structure of the backbone
3 Checking the backbone
4 Medical effects of proper spinal-column alignment
5 Correct posture of the lumbar vertebrae
Makko-ho Exercises
Exercise One, Two, Three, Four
Some rules for practicing Makkko-ho exercises
Effects of Makko-ho exercises
1 Rejuvenation and strengthenng of the legs
2 Correcting the hip zone
3 Correctiong the alignment of the spinal column
4 Stimulating constant flow of fresh blood
5 Sensitizing the nervous system
6 Relieving bodily stiffness
7 Psychological effects
8 Educational effects
Conclusion
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ISBN
087040170X / 9780870401701
Publication
Japan Publications, Inc. Tokyo San Francisco