WARNING! Kidney problems are one of the main causes of high blood pressure. If your kidney functions improve, it is likely that the dosage of your blood pressure medications will need to be modified. Check your blood pressure regularly, and consult your doctors, nurses, and pharmacists as needed regarding these medications.
Purpose: To squeeze the right kidney region like a sponge so that congested fluid is released and circulation improves.
Schedule: Perform Organ Region Decongestion Exercise Stages 1 - 4 together in one session.
Start: Begin by lying flat on your back, using a folded towel to support your neck if needed.
Step 1: Place your left and right hands as follows:
Left Hand: place just below your right kidney.
Right Hand: position behind your back, underneath and below the right ribcage to form a firm base.
Step 2: Press your left hand down towards your right hand until a firm contact is established.
Step 3: Breathe comfortably in and out five times.
Step 4: Press your left hand deeper, slide it upwards, then breathe in and out five times. Continue to press further in with your left hand as comfort allows.
End: When you have gone as far as you can, stop and rest.
Observe: Notice improved breathing, better posture, and increased comfort at the right knee.
Progress: You have completed this exercise set! Please continue on to Organ Region Decongestion Exercise Stage 5 when you are ready.