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Contents

Introduction .......................................................................................................... 4

My Self-Healing Process ........................................................................................ 5

My Self-Healing Guide ........................................................................................ 5

Important Areas for My Daily Practice ............................................................... 7

My Daily Routine ................................................................................................ 9

My Weekly Routine .......................................................................................... 10

The 12 Meridians ................................................................................................. 11

The Meridian Duty Roster ................................................................................ 13

Summary of Important Points of the 12 Meridians .......................................... 14

Body Type Assessment ........................................................................................ 38

Self-Assessment Chart ...................................................................................... 40

Scoring Chart .................................................................................................... 41

Food Type Guide ................................................................................................. 42

Stress Management ............................................................................................ 43

Conclusion ........................................................................................................... 46


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Introduction

Hi everyone, this is Kevin Richardson and Master Lim.

Welcome to the Workbook component of Holistic Oriental Health Program.

You’ve just gone through the entire video course, a very comprehensive guide to the

holistic wisdom of meridian self-therapy and how you can apply them to your daily life

and create and achieve your best health.

What is left for you to do now is to put all these newfound knowledge into action, the

reason why we put together this Workbook for you.

In this Workbook, we provide a basic planning guide (daily and weekly) for you to be

more aware of your existing health conditions (if any).

The self-assessment chart as referred to in Module 2 can be found here, as with a food

type supplementary guide from Module 3.

We also highlight and summarize the 12 meridians here and the indicative meridian

points for each of them. Lastly, we look at the holistic management of stress.

Do remember to use this guide as you watch the videos, and fill it in appropriately.

All right, without further ado, let’s get started!


My Self-Healing Process

With the purchase of our comprehensive

Holistic Oriental Health Program, whether it is

for you or for a loved one, the basis and

motivation is likely the same – To work towards

a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

In order for maximum gain from Holistic

Oriental Health Program, you have to be very

aware of your own lifestyle disease(s) or

ailment(s).

Only then may you overcome it.

Your Self-Healing Guide starts on the following page.

Answer the questions honestly and work towards a sustainable way of health!

My Self-Healing Guide 1. Your current condition(s) [e.g. headache, insomnia etc]

2. What improvement would you like to see over the next few weeks/months? [Setting

a realistic expectation helps you achieve sustainable results]


3. Which aspect of your lifestyle or daily routine would you like to change to prevent the

ailments from occurring? [For instance, to prevent insomnia, one solution is to

participate in some relaxing and calming activity before sleep so as to improve the sleep

quality]

4. With reference to your particular ailment(s), list out the meridian points to improve

your condition.

Ailment Meridian Point

1._____________________ 1._______________________ _____________________ _______________________ 2. _____________________ 2._______________________ _____________________ _______________________

*Identify the common meridian points needed for different ailments [if you

have more than 1].

*You can use the human body chart on the following page to list out the

points, and attach it to a noticeable area to the eye, as a form of reminder for

daily practice.


Important Areas for My Daily Practice

Key lifestyle changes I will adopt in order to

work towards sustainable results:

1. ____________________________________

_____________________________________

2. ____________________________________

_____________________________________

3. ____________________________________

_____________________________________


5. Plan and write down how you can incorporate the various techniques into your daily

and weekly routines (see pages 8 and 9).

For instance, you may be experiencing some eye strain due to frequent work or study.

One of the ways to alleviate eye strain is to take a 5-minute break during the period of

studying. This can be indicated under the “Daily Routine” tab. The approaches outlined

here are to supplement the meridian strategies.

The “Techniques” tab will indicate the various meridian strategies to alleviate the

common ailment.

The “Review” tab will contain reviews of your ailments after a specified period of your

discretion and planning.

On top of that, do a review every week to see whether it is necessary to add any

additional points.

At the same time, share your plan of action to a loved one or someone close to you so

that he or she may provide moral support and motivation. This will help create

consistent action and yield a sustainable result.


My Daily Routine

My Daily Routine Meridian Techniques Review

e.g. Take 5-min break during study periods

e.g. Rub on Wind Pool and Shoulder Well

e.g. My eyes are less strained after 3 days of practice


My Weekly Routine

Week My Weekly Routine Meridian Techniques Review

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The 12 Meridians Meridians are networks of energy pathways throughout the whole body. The channels

run Qi to energize the body.

In TCM concept, illnesses and sicknesses indicate that Qi flow is blocked.

To re-cap, here is the listing of the 12 meridians as referenced to our body (FIG 1):

Area Type Name Functional Meridian

Arm

Yin

Tai Yin Lung

Shao Yin Heart

Jue Yin Pericardium

Yang

Yang Ming Large Intestine

Tai Yang Small Intestine

Shao Yang Triple Energizer

Leg

Yin

Tai Yin Spleen

Shao Yin Kidney

Jue Yin Liver

Yang

Yang Ming Stomach

Tai Yang Bladder

Shao Yang Gall Bladder

Fig 1. Listing Of The 12 Meridians.


You may be familiar with the Western concept of the biological clock in our body. The

same goes for TCM.

At different timings, certain meridians

are more effective, or reach a peak in

action i.e. they follow a duty roster in

their duties.

At this critical time, the respective

meridians may require more energy or

nourishment in order to fuel the

processes.

So, as you go through Module 1, do note down the important points for the respective

meridians and their timings so that you may keep track of what to do and what not to

do (see page 12).


The Meridian Duty Roster

Time Meridian Remarks

23:00 – 01:00 Gall Bladder

01:00 – 03:00 Liver

03:00 – 05:00 Lung

05:00 – 07:00 Large Intestine

07:00 – 09:00 Stomach

09:00 – 11:00 Spleen

11:00 – 13:00 Heart

13:00 – 15:00 Small Intestine

15:00 – 17:00 Bladder

17:00 – 19:00 Kidney

19:00 – 21:00 Pericardium

21:00 – 23:00 Triple Energizer


Summary of Important Points of the 12 Meridians

[ - indication of the Meridian Point]

The Gall Bladder Meridian

Girdling Vessel

NOTE: Tap on the general area.

To be used together with

Camphorwood Gate and Capital

Gate (not covered).

GOOD FOR - Women’s health.


Shoulder Well

GOOD FOR – Relieving headache, sore eye, stiff neck & shoulder, tooth ache, upper body ache.

Wind Pool

GOOD FOR – Relieving common cold, giddiness, migraine, sore eye, stiff neck & shoulder.


The Liver Meridian

Camphorwood Gate

NOTE: The door to the body’s

treasures: the 5 Zhang

organs.

Helps with digestion & weight

loss.

Great Surge

NOTE: Channel for blood supply. Point to relieve anger or stagnated Qi.


The Lung Meridian

Broken Sequence

GOOD FOR – Relieving

enuresis (inability to

control urination),

head and neck related

pain/ migraine.

Celestial Storehouse

GOOD FOR – Relieving sensitive nose/sinus.


Central Palace

GOOD FOR – Relieving bloated stomach, breathlessness,

cough, indigestion, water retention issue.

Cubit Marsh

GOOD FOR – Relieving breathlessness, cough and sore throat.


Great Abyss

NOTE: To nourish the

lungs.

Lesser Shang


sore throat caused by

common cold or

heatiness.


The Large Intestine Meridian

Metal Yang

GOOD FOR – Relieving bowel difficulty and

constipation

Pool at the Bend

GOOD FOR – Relieving skin problem and

managing high blood pressure.

Clears bowel and releases toxins.


Union Valley

GOOD FOR – Relieving tooth ache (press left

point for right tooth pain, and vice versa).

NOTE: Pregnant lady should avoid using

this point.

Welcoming Fragrance


blocked nose and nose bleed,

and improving the ability to

smell.


The Stomach Meridian

Celestial Pivot


constipation/diarrhea.

Four White


eye bag.


Leg Three Mile

NOTE: One of the 3 longevity points, to improve digestion and provide energy and enhance the immune system. Good for relieving gastric issue.


The Spleen Meridian

Hidden White

GOOD FOR – Relieving nose bleed,

PMS and loss of blood during

menstruation.

Sea of Blood

GOOD FOR – Relieving low blood

pressure and related problem.

GOOD FOR – Women’s health.


Three Yin Intersection

GOOD FOR – Relieving digestion

issue, sleeping condition and

improving women’s health. Manage

weight issue too, and one of the 3

longevity points.

NOTE: Pregnant ladies should avoid using this point.

Yellow Emperor

GOOD FOR – Relieving digestion

issue.


The Heart Meridian

Highest Spring

NOTE: Tingling sensation indicates clear meridian. Numbness pain indicates Qi

blockage. Absence of sensation may indicate heart problem.


Lesser Mansion

NOTE:

Manages hereditary heart

problem.

To rub immediately upon

stroke or heart attack.

Lesser Sea

GOOD FOR - Relieving

heat palpitation and blood

pressure.

Good for women’s health.

Spirit Gate

GOOD FOR - Relieving

indigestion. Calms the

mind and other emotional

behavior.


Spirit Pathway


sleeplessness. Manage

chronic heart diseases.

Yin Cleft


frequent urination at

night and sleeplessness.


The Small Intestine Meridian

Celestial Gathering

GOOD FOR – Relieving backache, stiff

shoulder. Good for women’s health too.

Hearing Palace

GOOD FOR – Relieving inner ear pain,

ringing and echoing.


Back Ravine

GOOD FOR – Relieving anxiety and

emotions (fear, forgetfulness).

Lesser Marsh

NOTE: TCM practice of blood-letting to

remove heatiness, as no obvious effect

with massage alone.


Small Sea


indigestion, strengthening the

meridian and ensuring better

quality of sleep.


The Bladder Meridian

Bend Middle


backache, water retention

issue.


Heart Shu, Lung Shu,

Pericardium Shu

GOOD FOR – Relieving common

cold, fever, headache, stiff neck &

shoulder.

Kidney Shu

GOOD FOR – Relieving backache.

Good for women’s health.


The Kidney Meridian

Great Stream

GOOD FOR – Relieving backache,

high blood pressure, and tooth

ache. Good for women’s health.

Recover Flow

GOOD FOR – Enhancing blood

flow and Qi flow, preventing

varicose vein, relieving asthma

and dry cough.


Gushing Spring

GOOD FOR – Rubbing the sole

directs the Qi to the kidney and

ensures a better quality of sleep.


The Pericardium Meridian

Inner Pass

GOOD FOR – Regulating heartbeat and blood supply, relieving insomnia.

Marsh at the Bend

GOOD FOR – Maintaining blood circulation, relieving breathing difficulty, giddiness,

high blood pressure, heart issues.


The Triple Energizer Meridian

Wind Screen

GOOD FOR – Alleviating stress of

heated argument (ringing in the

ear), and enhancing sleep.


Body Type Assessment

As mentioned in Module 2, the categories are not classified right at the beginning so as

to prevent any bias while answering the questions (see page 39).

In the self-assessment chart, the body types are arranged in a clockwise manner

beginning from the top left category (as according to the order explained in the video).

To re-cap, the “balanced score” body type score is calculated by deducting the section

score from the total score of 9.

After that, transfer the final score, and then the rest of the body type final/total scores

accordingly to the scoring chart (see page 40).


An example is given here (see FIG 2) – Each notch stands for 3 points, with the scoring

starting from the inner notch.

The result here is skewed towards yang and qi deficiency. Their conditions are quite

similar, so the person needs to overcome his or her yang and qi deficiency in this

example, and work on the Stomach, Lung and Kidney meridians. The balanced body type

score is 4; the lesser the score, the better is your health.

FIG 2. Example Of Body Type Scoring.

Balanced

4


Self-Assessment Chart Name: ___________________

1. Do you have cold hands and feet? (2) 2. Are your stomach, lower back and waist prone to cold? (2) 3. Do you easily feel cold as compared to others of the same age? (2) 4. Do you easily fall sick? (2) 5. Are you prone to diarrhea after exposure to cold temperature or food? (2) 6. Is your face color pale? (1) 7. Do you always feel a lack of energy? (1)

/12

1. Is your body shape slightly plump or thin? (1) 2. Do you easily feel tired or suffer from low energy? (2) 3. Do you easily feel breathless, and pant and perspire? (2) 4. Is your face color pale? (2) 5. Do you prefer not to speak? (1) 6. Does your tongue have a white coating, with “teeth” marks on it? (2) 7. Are you prone to common cold? (2)

/12

1. Do you tend to keep things to yourself? (1) 2. Do you easily feel moody frequently? (2) 3. Are you easily tensed or worried? (2) 4. Are you sensitive in your emotions? (2) 5. Are you easily frightened? (1) 6. Do you sigh easily? (2) 7. Do you frequently feel depressed? (2)

/12

Balanced score

1. Are you prone to bruises? (2) 2. Does your gum bleed easily? (1) 3. For the men: do you experience any lower abdominal pain? For the women: do you experience irregular menses cycle or PMS? (2) 4. Do you have wrinkles or freckles at your cheek? (1) 5. Are your lips dull or purplish? (2) 6. Is your under-tongue veins dark in color? (1) 7. Do you suffer from insomnia? (1) 8. Do you have eye bags or hair loss? (2)

/12

1. Do you have difficulty falling asleep, or are you a light sleeper? (2) 2. Are you prone to lethargy? (2) 3. Do you easily feel moody? (2) 4. You are unable to withstand cold temperature. (2) 5. Do you consider your hair as dull and not radiant? (1)

(balanced score) /9*

1. Do you sneeze easily? (3) 2. Do you cough easily? (2) 3. Do you have sensitive skin? (2) 4. Is your scratch test result a thin white line? (3) 5. Are you sensitive to everything – gas, food, medication? (2)

/12

1. Are you prone to mouth ulcers? (1) 2. Do you have an oily T-Zone? (1) 3. Do you experience bitterness at the tongue? (1) 4. Do you have bad breath? (2) 5. Are you prone to agitation? (1) 6. Is your body temperature warmer than others? (2) 7. Do you have a red tongue? (2) 8 Are you prone to gum bleeds? (1) 9. Do you suffer from constipation, IBS or tend to have yellowish urine? (1)

/12

1. Are you prone to anger? (1) 2. Are you slim? (1) 3. Do you have warm palms, feet or chest? (2) 4. Is your chest “congested”? (1) 5. Is your mouth habitually dry? (2) 6. Are your lips, or tongue, red? (2) 7. Do you have constipation? (2) 8. Are your cheeks red? (1)

/12

1. Are you oversized? (2) 2. Do you have a flabby tummy? (2) 3. Does your chest feel “congested”? (1) 4. Are you overweight, according to the BMI? (2) 5. Do you perspire easily? (1) 6. Do you snore? (1) 7. Are you bald? (1) 8. Is your face yellowish? (1) 9. Are you prone to excessive phlegm? (1)

/12

*The balanced score is obtained by deducting the score in this section from 9 (total possible score).


Scoring Chart Name: ___________________


Food Type Guide

Now that you know your body type, here are some food types that you ought to take

note in your diet. (see FIG 3. Supplementary Food Notes.)

5 body types are covered here, because these are the more common ones among the 9

body types.

Body Type Eat More Eat Less

Yang Deficiency

almond, beef, carrot, chili, chive, date,

durian, ginger, glutinous rice, lemon

grass, longan, lychee, mutton, onion,

pumpkin, turmeric

dragonfruit, Mexican

turnip, radish, water-

melon, winter-melon

Yin Deficiency

apple, black & white fungus, black &

white sesame, cucumber, duck, duck

pear, Mexican turnip, starfruit, tomato,

water-melon, winter-melon

beef, mutton, prawn

Phlegm Body barley water, cabbage, mixed grain,

mushroom, oat, radish, seaweed, tea oily and sweet food

Qi Deficiency

beef, chestnut, chicken, chive,

cinnamon, date, eel, ginger, longan,

potato, prawn, spring onion, walnut

cold food

Qi Stagnation citrus fruit, lavender, mint, parsley,

wolfberry N.A.

FIG 3. Supplementary Food Notes.


Stress Management

FIG 4. Your Stress Management Resource.

In times of stress, a person would draw on some form of strength to deal with it. This

strength can come from many sources – from the self, from the loved one, friends,

family and members, or even the environment.

The Resource is divided into 3 circles (see FIG 4).


In “You”, list down your strengths. What are the strengths which define you, or the

positive aspects of you? What are the strengths which can tide you over the crisis or

stress?

Think of creative ways to leverage on those strengths to deal with stress.

For instance, if you consider creativity as your strength, how can you use it to cope with

stress? Perhaps you love drawing – Why not embark on a mini-project to vent your

feelings?

In “Your Support”, list down the people around you who are supportive – People who

are always positive and encouraging to you.

Who are the people who can help you? A friend? A family member? A mentor?


Lastly, in “Your Environment”, lists down the aspects of the environment which

contributed to the stress.

Is there any way to change those aspects?

Once you look at all these 3 aspects to stress management, you will realize you feel so

much better, because you have all these means and resources on hand in order to cope

effectively with stress!


Conclusion We hope you’ve found this Workbook as useful and effective in implementing the basic

routine of meridian self-massage and dietary and lifestyle practices.

It may not be easy to stick to a routine and remember to massage the various meridian

points diligently, but hey, it will be totally worth it in the long run.

This is Kevin Richardson and Master Lim; it has been a pleasure with you here on Holistic

Oriental Health Program. With the mastery of this video course, you are well on your

way to the perfect pink of health!

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