Staying Merry and Bright this Season…no matter the mall or the mother-in-law Ever heard the saying “It’s not about fun – it’s about family!” Holidays are a time when friends and families gather together as one giant community to eat, drink and be merry. December inspires us to wish for a peaceful season, peace in […]
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Yin Organ:Liver Hours: 1-3 am Yang Organ: Gall Bladder Hours: 11 pm-1 am In the Chinese system, the Wood Element corresponds to the Liver and Gall Bladder energies in the human body. Anatomically, the liver organ is located in the upper right part of the abdomen, behind the lower part of the rib cage.
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Kidney functions The main functions of the Kidney are storing the Essence of Life, regulating water metabolism, controlling inhalation, and sexual activity. – Storing the Essence of Life There are two components of the Essence of Life. The first is known as the Prenatal Essence of Life, or Prenatal Qi. It is given at
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Yin Organ: Kidney Hours: 5-7 pm Yang Organ: Urinary Bladder Hours: 3-5 pm The Water Element relates to the Kidneys and the Urinary Bladder. It controls the skeletal system (bones), reproductive system including the testes and ovaries, and endocrine system including the adrenals, pancreas, hypothalamus, thyroid, pituitary gland, pineal gland, and thymus. Thus,
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Yin Organ: Lung Hours: 3-5 am Yang Organ: Large Intestine Hours: 5-7 am The Metal Element relates to not only the respiratory system, but also the immune system (including the lymphatic system), the large intestine (colon), and the skin. The Metal Element is said to control Wei Qi, also called Defensive Qi. This particular
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