Chinese medicine is
about qi, which is internal
life energy coursing through the meridians in the body in order to bring oxygen
and nutrients to different body organs and tissues. Qi is the invisible energy that flows
through not just the human body but also the universe; the human body is but a
microcosm of the universe. Therefore, if the flow of qi is disrupted for any reason, the
entire body system will be in jeopardy.
The liver is
responsible for promoting the smooth flow of qi
and "blood" throughout the body. In Chinese medicine, liver health is
longevity health because a healthy liver maintains the overall wellness of an
individual. In Chinese medicine, "blood" is quite different from that
observed in Western medicine. To the Chinese, "blood" serves three
major functions in the body system:
1. It nourishes the
body by providing nutrients. After your food and drink are digested in you
stomach, they are extracted by your spleen and transformed into "blood."
2. It moistens and
lubricates the body by giving it movement and flexibility in the form of qi.
3. It stabilizes
the mind, making your thoughts clear and stable.
In Chinese
medicine, a healthy liver regulates the amount of blood circulation. If you are
active, your liver will produce and release more blood, and your blood flow
will be strong and flexible. If our liver is impaired, your blood flow will be
disrupted. Liver disharmony, due to liver damage, often leads to emotional
disharmony, such as anger and sudden outbursts. Emotional problems are often
stress-related. People suffering from mental depression often have a weak liver
constitution.
Because liver
function affects your blood, liver problems also have an adverse impact on
tendons, that is, your movements and flexibility. Liver problems are manifested
in your nails and your eyes. Nails are seen by the Chinese as
tendons. Good liver health is indicated by strong nails, and liver problems
result in pale and brittle nails. Your eyes, considered by the Chinese as
"windows" of your internal health, require nourishment of your liver.
A healthy liver gives you good vision, while liver damage results in inability
to see clearly, both visually and mentally.
Do not damage your liver
with alcohol. If you have a drinking problem, stop
alcohol addiction right away.
Stephen Lau
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© 2018 by Stephen Lau
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