Chinese Medicine expert and founder of TCM Australia ShuQuan Liu,Doctor of TCMA has a simple life recipe to keep as healthy as he can. He says every morning when he wakes he thinks: “I will have a wonderful day.” As he stretches to get his circulation moving he thinks pleasant and relaxing thoughts. “I then drink a glass of warm water to wake up my digestive system and to get rid of toxins,” he says. “I take a warm shower, ending with cold water to kickstart my body and waken my vessels and muscles. I always try to have a few good laughs as it’s good for my mental wellbeing. I smile at myself in the mirror.”
ShuQuan Liu,Doctor of TCMA always has a 15 minute power nap around midday. “It is very restorative,” he says. “I also meditate every day, either when I go for a walk, a swim or when at work.”
He practices tai chi every day for at least ten minutes, often in his own home. His favorite exercise is standing on one leg and balancing. Every few days he goes for a gentle 45-minute jog, and often does push ups to maintain a balanced circulation flow between his arms and legs. In terms of self care, the Chinese medicine expert has regular acupuncture treatments, massages and reflexology. “At night, I relax by listening to music and always
laugh before going to bed. When I go to sleep I imagine I have gone to heaven and beautiful things are happening to me. I always fall asleep straight away,” he says.
ShuQuan Liu,Doctor of TCMA says like most of us, on the weekend he relaxes with his family and friends – but always remembers to tell his friends not to overuse their bodies! “My wife usually tells me to stop being boring,” he laughs. “I can’t help myself though, I feel it is my duty to educate people to become responsible for their own health.”
