The Sun Ancon Oxygen Exerciser or 'Chi Machine'

Lie down, put your feet up, do nothing for a few minutes -
and then have a rest!

What is the Chi Machine?

Registered in Japan as a remedial device, and approved by the American FDA as a 'Class 1' regulated Therapeutic Massager, the Chi Machine can benefit every conceivable ailment a human being can suffer from.

• Full body exercise suitable for people aged from 4 to 100 years old
• Simple to use, comfortable, and therefore easy to incorporate into your lifestyle or daily exercise routine
• Extremely valuable to those who - through "age" or physical limitations - can't exercise
• Portable, durable and safe
• Used while reclining, the Chi Machine places no weight or pressure on the skeletal structure - so it cannot exacerbate any pre-existing athletic injuries

How does it affect my health?

At least a million Sun Ancon Chi Machines are in use around the world with many remarkable results reported, including:

• More energy and a greater sense of well-being
• Stronger and more supple spine and joints
• Firming and toning of thighs, hips and buttocks
• Sounder and more restful sleep
• Fewer breathing problems
• Stronger immune system, fewer or no colds
• More stamina
• Alleviation of many stress-related conditions, (headaches, migraines, anxiety, depression)
• Improved function of the internal organs, (relief from constipation)
• Improved circulation of the blood

How does it work?

It works by moving your legs. The motion of the Chi Machine helps the blood to circulate efficiently throughout the body. Cells absorb oxygen and toxins are removed. As a result - you are rejuvenated within a few minutes!

What does it look like?

It's a good looking, robust and portable unit measuring 15” x 12” x 9” about the size of a large shoebox and weighing approximately 15 lbs. It consists of a base unit topped with an ankle rest plus an adjustable timer.

What does it do?

The ankle rest swings approximately 145 times per minute, creating a delightful, balanced, rhythmic wave-like motion, causing your body to 'swim' like a fish. When it stops you may feel an enjoyable tingling sensation from head to toe and thereby understand why it's called the 'Chi' machine.

What is ‘Chi’?

Chi is the Chinese word for ‘life force energy’. We all have chi in greater and lesser degrees, ideally flowing freely through our bodies. This is where the Sun Ancon Chi Machine helps, by creating chi within the body, experienced as a tingling sensation, an energy rush, a natural ‘high’ or an amazing feeling!

What are the origins of the Chi Machine?

In Japan, it has long been established that special breathing techniques, coupled with a meditative sitting position, will raise the level of oxygen in the blood comparable to aerobic exercise.

Doctor Shizuo Inoue, Chairman of the Japanese Oxygen Health Association, knowing of these techniques, wanted to find a way to make the human body oxygen efficient without the need for time-consuming meditation or strenuous exercise which consumes excess oxygen generated with movement.

He had long known that a contributing cause of most disease is a lack of oxygen in the body. For example, a cell only becomes cancerous when it receives less than 60% of its oxygen requirement. He had carried out exhaustive research to find the correlation between oxygen levels and the quality of health for over thirty-eight years.

In the early 1950’s, this research led him to study the motion of Japanese Koi carp as they swam. He observed they were remarkably healthy and well toned. He theorised that this could be attributed to the perpetual movement of the spine. He called together a team of engineers and physiologists to produce an appliance that would replicate this movement in the human spine, creating rhythmic muscle contractions combined with stimulation of the autonomic nerves along the spinal column.

Further research confirmed that Doctor Inoue’s hypothesis was correct - that causing the human body to move in this way, raised the levels of both blood oxygen and chi (energy) resulting in substantial health benefits. It was found that a precise rate of oscillation within a well-defined range of motion must be maintained to achieve optimal oxygenation of the human body. He and his team of researchers were then able to develop a practical, easy to carry appliance that duplicated the oxygenating and energising effect based on his findings.

How does the Chi Machine benefit so many different people?

Everyday we consume a chemical cocktail from residues in farm products and processed foods. Water supplies are often contaminated. We suffer from air pollution, badly ventilated rooms, lack of exercise, and an excess of highly processed foods and additives - this is compounded by stress and sedentary lifestyle. The side effects of drugs can cause many ailments, such as exhaustion, muscle stiffness, dizziness, numbness, pains, itchiness, inflammation and panic attacks.

The Chi Machine will help eliminate body toxins and provide the essential benefits of exercise without putting stress on the spinal vertebrae, joints, heart and lungs and without depleting vital body energy levels or causing injury.This can be done at any time, anywhere by almost anyone!

Do you have to be young and healthy to use the Chi Machine?

Due to its low impact operation, it causes no harm to the elderly or frail. People who are wheelchair-bound, and others whose movements are impaired, benefit greatly from the gentle massaging effect created by the exerciser, and its assistance in the movement of lymphatic fluid in the body.

How does the Chi Machine help?

Fifteen minutes on the Chi Machine is equivalent to 90 minutes of walking exercise in terms of oxygenation of the blood, whilst the internal organs are massaged simultaneously by the gentle movement. It is extremely valuable to those who, through age or physical limitations, are unable to exercise. Using a minimum amount of effort, a maximum amount of benefit is achieved. This is an aerobic exercise that will not tire you. It is not an anaerobic exercise that pushes you beyond your capacity. Keep using it and you will be repaid with good health.

Why isn’t the speed of the Sun Ancon Chi Machine adjustable?

The speed of the Chi Machine has been determined by rigorous and thorough study. It conforms precisely to the body’s metabolism whether the person is frail, athletic, young or old, and moves the body in a perfect figure eight. A faster or slower speed would produce an irregular figure of eight, which could actually damage the body.

How can we tell if we are getting enough oxygen?

Check which of these statements apply to you:

I wake up tired, even after eight hours of sleep
I have difficulty falling asleep/wake-up frequently
I suffer from chronic fatigue
I have poor physical endurance
I tend to be moody and irritable
I am susceptible to colds and ‘flu'
I suffer from allergies
I frequently feel stressed
I suffer from constipation
I have difficulty breathing
I have stiffness and pain in my shoulders/back
I have weight problems
I have cardiac symptoms
I crave sweets, alcohol or cigarettes

If more than three of these statements apply to you, your body may not be assimilating sufficient oxygen. You may wish to have your blood oxygen levels tested before and after you begin to use the Chi Machine.

So what else does the Chi Machine do?

• It reduces problems caused by the lack of physical exercise
• It revitalises the whole body and energy system
• It corrects and eliminates left and right dislocation of the spine
• It improves bad posture and backache
• It improves blood circulation
• It improves the drainage of lymph and lactic acid
• It reduces body weight and adds muscle tone
• It aids poor digestion
• It triggers cellular memory
• It clears headaches and migraines
• It greatly helps neurological problems (strokes, MS, dystonia etc.)
• It helps with depression and stress
• It balances the autonomic system

It can also help with jet lag, swollen limbs, sports injuries, congested lungs, asthma, cold sensitivity, impaired immune function, arthritis, insomnia, period pains, osteoporosis and many more conditions. The Chi Machine’s ability to oxygenate, tone and strengthen the body increases the feeling of vitality and well-being. It increases the Chi (energy) for those who use it on a daily basis.

What effect does the Chi Machine have on Lymph fluids?

Lymph fluid moves around the body as the result of physical activity. The Chi Machine effectively moves the body’s fluids and aids the lymphatic system which is particularly important for those of us who get very little exercise or who have specific problems such as lymphoedema or venous oedema. Professor Neil Piller (one of the world’s leading lymphologists) said he found the Chi Machine to be the most efficient method of lymphatic drainage that he has come across. It is also excellent for removing lactic acid, a problem suffered by athletes.

Details on clinical trials carried out at Flinders University Adelaide, Australia.

What if I have high blood pressure?

Passive aerobic exercise using the Chi Machine results in blood oxygenation without physical effort, so neither heart rate nor blood pressure is raised. Start with one minute.

Can it cause any harm or side effects?

Massage/exercise in the lying down position ensures no possible injury. The heartbeat and blood pressure do not increase because no effort is exerted. (Massage in this context means the gentle massage effect on the internal organs which occurs with the wave-like movements of the body).

Is this a good way to exercise regularly?

The simplicity of use and the portability of the Sun Ancon Chi Machine, offers a convenient way for busy people to cultivate a vital exercise habit.

I’ve heard that the Chi Machine is good for weight loss, is this true?

The Chi Machine will, with regular usage, endeavour to bring your body into balance. Because it works at cell level, it triggers cellular memory, so if you are under-weight you will eventually put on weight, if you are you use the machine and follow a healthy nutritional programme your body will adjust accordingly. According to the above mentioned trials carried out at Flinders University, people without any medical problems experienced weight reduction said to be ‘significant’ over even a relatively short time period.

What are the major benefits derived from the Sun Harmony Chi Machine?

1. Cellular Activation

Massage stimulation to the sympathetic nervous system opens up the bronchioles to provide maximum oxygen access to the lungs. Simultaneously, the blood flow to and from the lungs is increased, enhancing oxygen exchange from the lungs to the blood and therefore to the body cells to excite cellular metabolism.

2. Spinal balancing

With the body relaxed in the lying position with no weight on the spine, the oscillations of the machine will help bring about a correction to certain conditions of misalignment. Such corrective action can cure or alleviate complications arising in vertebrae joints from certain spinal misalignments.

3. Improvement of the immune system

The Sun Harmony Chi Machine stimulates globulin production which increases the immune system’s defence capacity.

4. Blood production

Blood is produced in the spleen and spinal bone marrow. The Chi Machine’s action on the spine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, which increases spinal ‘marrow’ blood production. This movement can also benefit any form of anaemia.

5. Balance restored to the autonomic nervous system

If the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems are out of balance, insomnia, excessive dreaming, digestive problems, stomach pains, palpitations, anxiety, constipation, neurasthenia and extensive forms of aches and pains as well as mental stress may surface. The Chi Machine helps to restore the vital balance to the sympathetic nervous system, alleviating these conditions.

6. Exercising internal organs

The oscillations of the Sun Ancon Chi Machine aid in unblocking the Chi (energy) pathways and ensure a maximum flow of this healing source, through all body organs, to restore normal or improved functioning to impaired organs and body systems related to such organs.

Do not use the Chi Machine:

• For one hour after eating a heavy meal or half an hour after a light meal
• Within three months of surgery or bone fracture
• If suffering from open wounds or infection
• With serious heart disease (where the person is unable to walk)
• During the first trimester of pregnancy

Is there more than one way to use the machine?

Yes, there are three different positions. The neutral one is the one most commonly used as it is the most relaxing but you can try the other positions whenever you like. Remember, always make sure that you are as comfortable and relaxed as possible.

For migraines, headaches, bone spurs, misaligned spine, backache, gout and arthritis place both hands under your head with your fingers clasped.

For releasing tension insomnia, mood balancing, internal organ discomfort, constipation and lower back problems lie with your arms relaxed by your sides, palms down and at an angle of about 45 degrees.

For weight loss, toning muscles, shoulder tendonitis, release of muscle tension, release of nervous pressure and upper- back tension lie with arms straight, outstretched on the floor behind the head, pressing the middle of the spine into the floor.

 

How can I buy a Chi Machine and how much does it cost?

The cost of these machines is around £300 subject to your state of health and the method of delivery (the machines are imported from Australia). It's possible to give your credit card details over the phone and receive a Chi Machine within 5 working days. To order, call the Natural Way on (01803) 404049 or use the buy online facility below.

What happens if I don’t like it or can’t get on with it?

The Chi Machine comes with a 14-day money-back satisfaction guarantee.

Warning!

Following the dramatic results obtained by using the Sun Ancon Chi Machine, fraudulent plastic imitations have appeared on the market, claiming to be the ‘original’ or ‘superior’ machine. It must be emphasised that the Sun Ancon Chi Machine is the only machine which has undergone clinical trials and medical research led by Professor Neil Piller at Flinders University of Southern Australia. No other machine of this type is approved to be manufactured as a remedial device by any other government health department in the world.

The Sun Ancon Chi Machine motor is 34+3 watts (8+30% watts). Doctor Inoue’s Research demonstrated that the body inherent ‘figure of eight’ harmony is only created by use of a 34+3 watt motor. A higher wattage motor may sound more powerful and more beneficial but in fact may be damaging to your health. It is of vital importance that the number of oscillations per minute is between 140 and 146 to correspond with the body’s natural rhythms. For example, the highest normal systolic blood pressure rate is 145.

Fraudulent, plastic imitation machines oscillate at a much faster speed, causing the body to perform an inaccurate movement, detrimental to the spine and blood pressure, no consideration having been given to the five safe design principles incorporated into the Sun Ancon Chi Machine.

The Sun Ancon Chi Machine has been patented in 27 countries and has won the Silver Eagle award at the Second Asia-Pacific Congress in 1993. It carries a $10,000,000 product and public liability insurance. Furthermore, the Sun Ancon Chi Machine has been granted the CE, the mark of British Electrical Safety Standards. The patent protects the right to these characteristics being mutated and manufactured under a different name.

Who produces Sun Ancon Chi Machine?

The Hsin Ten Enterprise Co. Ltd.

Do they sell any other products?

Yes, a range of health products including  the FIR (Far Infrared Ray) Hot House and portable FIR - Click here for more

 

INVENTOR:

The Sun Ancon® Oxygen Exerciser is also called the Chi Machine®

The Chi Machine is the brilliant culmination of 38 years of research, hard work, and the insight of Japanese medical doctor Shizuo Inoue, Chairman of Oxygen Association of Japan. Dr. Inoue has been researching the functions of oxygen motion in the human body in the realm of medicine and science for 38 years. The principles of the Chi Machine are based on the results of his intensive research. [The book Aerobic Respiration Exercise and Health written by Dr. Inoue is available.] This device promotes gentle and rhythmic exercise based on medical and physiological sciences. Japanese manufacturer "Skylite Corporation" obtained an Approval for the Manufacture of the Sun Ancon (Sun Harmony) Exerciser - the Chi Machine as a "Remedial Device" from the Japanese Ministry of Health & Welfare (Approval No.:02B1539). 
Many hospitals in Japan now highly rate it as an important clinical, medical and health maintenance appliance.

THE GOLDFISH METHOD:

Anyone who has used the Chi Machine can tell you - when you lie on your back with your feet elevated on the Chi Machine's footrest, with your legs swinging gently from left to right in that regular, relaxing pattern - you swivel from foot to waist, from waist to chest, and from the chest to the cervical vertebra and the head. The entire spinal column and all of its muscles are exercised. The Chi Machine drives the two rotating regions (the neck and the waist) and causes a motion much like that of a fish swimming in water. We have all noticed when a fish swims, its tail gently swings and generates movement of the entire spinal column and all muscles. It was from this phenomenon that Dr. Inoue drew his inspiration and invented the Chi Machine. Dr. Inoue calls this "the goldfish method".

THE ROLE OF FULL SPINAL MOVEMENT:

Human spinal design permits lateral twisting - a fish-like movement that serves to relieve vertebra joint pressure and promotes a sense of well being. Unlike children, adults seldom realize the benefit of this bodily movement. Consequently, stress and tension simply accumulate in the body. Observe how a baby stretches and twists in its crib. This is a natural human movement that simultaneously relaxes and relieves minor muscle aches and pains.

When we observe animals or sea creatures we notice the serpentine movement in their walking, running and swimming motion. This natural action helps maintain health.

The Sun Ancon Chi Machine® vs. an imitation product's method of creating the swinging motion:

Diagram (A): Gold fish swimming method

Diagram (B): Could result in spinal injury

(A) The Sun Ancon Chi Machine ® stimulates an amazing body response
(B) No body response if not using the patented precision unit

 

Technical Specification:

• SWING FREQUENCY: 140 +10% times per minute
• AVERAGE ANGLE: 12 degrees (approx)
• MOVEMENT TRAJECTORY: 3.7cm (approx)
• HEIGHT: 21.2cm (approx)
• USAGE DURATION & FREQ. :  2-15 minutes x 1-3 daily
• WARRANTY: 3 years

Experience the Chi Machine FREE at Natural Way Complementary Health Centre,
by appointment only. Please ring or email to arrange your FREE demo.

 

 

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