The Large Intestine: elimination of toxic (matter and thoughts/ways!); removal of the old, processed food, absorption of water; receives food/drink from small intestine; related to the brain. Indications of Imbalance Skin issues: acne, boils, itching, eczema, GI Issues: colitis, constipation, diarrhea, IBS Arms and shoulder stiffness, stiff/swollen neck Bursitis, tennis elbow Teeth grinding, TMJ, jaw […]
Spleen Meridian
The Spleen: governs the blood & keeps it is its vessels; supplies nutrients to muscles/flesh; provides energy especially related to food; sense of taste, lips; grounds the internal organs; transforms fluids from the stomach; cognitive functions associated with work/study Indications of Imbalance: Anything to do with the blood – hemorrhaging, bleeding Menstrual disorders; leucorrhea Diabetes […]
Stomach Meridian
The Stomach: prepares food for the spleen (its partner organ), controls digestion (rotting and ripening of food), makes food go down; likes wetness, provides body with fluids; related to the jaw, salivary glands; related to groundedness; and opposingly, to manic behaviour. Indications of Imbalance: Acid indigestion / reflux Digestion Issues – vomiting, nausea, yawning Abdominal […]
Lung Meridian
The Lung: rules respiration and breathing (taking in); sends water vapour to all parts of the body; rules the skin; rules the senses; rules the throat/sinuses/ vocal chords; associated with our instinctual self. Indications of Imbalance: Immunity Issues Colds, coughs, flu, clogged nose, sneezing, wheezing Skin issues: dry skin, eczema, psoriasis Hair issues – loss, […]
Chinese Organ Clock
Understanding that every organ has a repair/maintenance schedule to keep on a daily basis offers you the opportunity to learn how to treat yourself for improved health and well-being. It also allows you to identify exactly which organ system or emotion needs strengthening/resolving. Always use your symptoms and body cues as a guide, and if you make […]
Introduction to Meridians
More Coming Soon! “What exactly are meridians and points?” In Japan in 1976, scientific research had confirmed the existence of acu-points and meridians (lines of interconnected points) and helped to explain their nature. Meridians (jing-luo): are a network of channels or pathways that transport Qi (energy) on a continual 24-hr basis. French missionaries, who brought […]
