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Those who devote themselves to self-cultivation, if they do not know the location of the Dantian (Lower Elixir Field), all point to one inch and three fen below the navel as the place, which is erroneous! Some transmit that this is the origin of Qi endowment (innate Yuan Qi). If Qi truly takes root here, Kan (Kidney Water) and Li (Heart Fire) interact above and below, with this serving as the Central Palace (center of the body), the root ground for the ascending and descending of Qi meridians. If this root ground is blocked, then Water and Fire cannot ascend and descend in communication, leading to blazing Heart Fire and depleted Kidney Water, from which myriad diseases arise. Above, there may be dizziness and blurred vision; below, it extends to lower back pain, condensation of hernia, and accumulation of hemorrhoids, or even insecurity of True Yang, leading to premature death, which is truly sorrowful! If people can sincerely employ the method of eliminating disease and prolonging life, practicing it with reverence, whether walking, sitting, standing, or lying down, keeping it constantly in mind. Throughout the day, Blood and Qi circulate orderly without disorder, Spirit remains internally secured without wavering, the weak recover, the emaciated heal. The fatigued and obstructed transform into a healthy physique, the withered color returns to warmth and moisture, suddenly feeling an increase in Essence and replenishment of Marrow, nourishing Qi and assisting Yang, eyes becoming bright, hernias and hemorrhoids disappearing, the body becoming light and strength robust, all diseases completely eliminated. The effort is simple and the effect rapid; this is indeed the supreme way to preserve the body and the secret to eliminating disease!

"Water Tide" eliminates subsequent troubles; "Fire Rising" obtains long-term peace. Dream loss (nocturnal emission) is sealed like a golden cabinet; when the form declines, guard the Jade Gate (referring to the lower Yuan essence). Drumming and blowing eliminate stagnation;兜礼 (a specific Qigong movement) treats Taiyang syndrome (Cold Damage). Clicking teeth cures dental ailments; observing rising things prevents graying of temples. Moving eyes removes ocular harm; covering ears dispels vertigo. Lifting and treading ensures freedom from illness; rubbing and applying naturally preserves youth. Closing and massifying unblocks stagnant Qi; concentrating and embracing solidifies the Dantian. Light diet can provide abundant nourishment; having no mind (non-attachment) achieves the Great Return (Great Elixir).

When waking up normally, immediately rise and sit upright, concentrate the spirit, calm thoughts, press the tongue against the upper palate, close the mouth and regulate breathing, saliva generates naturally, divide into three swallows, guide downward with intention; this is the merit of "Water Tide". Once the saliva is swallowed, in the Heart it transforms into Blood, in the Liver it brightens the eyes, in the Spleen it nourishes Shen (Spirit), in the Lung it assists Qi, in the Kidney it generates Essence, naturally making all limbs harmonious and various diseases not arising; this is the merit of "eliminating subsequent troubles". The Longevity Manual of Xiaoyaozi says: "The method of Water Tide is at the Guan (Gate), Xiaoyao returns day and night, condensation within generates various diseases, once flow is released, youth is preserved."