STOMACH MERIDIAN (Meridians 6 of 14)

Stomach Meridian

Minister of the Mill

 The Meridian of Content and Calmness

Stomach

·         Paired with the Spleen

·         Responsible for providing the entire system with postnatal energy from the digestion of food and fluids

·         Produces digestive juices

·         Health of the Stomach is reflected in the digestive process

·         Spleen and Stomach are very closely associated – the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably

·         Associated with annoyanceThe Stomach Meridian emerges from the end of the Large Intestine Meridian just under the eyes. It then goes around the nose to encircle the bridge of the nose, simultaneously going down around the mouth and up each cheek to the forehead. It then travels from the lower jaw through the neck to the sternum, where it divides into two branches. One branch passes down the chest, belly, and groin, and continues down each leg, ending at the tip of the second toe.

Acupuncture points in this meridian are indicated for certain gastroenteric diseases, toothaches and mental illnesses. Conditions that affect areas through which the meridian passes such as the head, face, eyes, nose and mouth can also benefit from stimulation of the acupuncture points along this meridian.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY- CHALLENGES ARE GOOD

LOOK FOR THE GOOD IN CHALLENGES. THEY ARE THERE TO HELP YOU IN SOME WAY.

PERICARDIUM MERIDIAN (Meridians 5 of 14)

Pericardium Meridian

King’s Bodyguard

The Meridian of Relaxation, Generosity and Renunciation

Pericardium

This is the least important of the Zang organs.

Sometimes it is considered a subset of the Small Intestine.

·         Encloses and Protects the Heart – assists 

      the Heart in controlling excessive energy

·         Regulates circulation in the major blood vessels that run in and out of the Heart

·         Provides physical protection to the Heart

·         Protects the Heart from damage and disruption by excessive emotional energies generated by the other organs

·         Associated with the libido

·         Reflects perceiving life as a pressure

·         Health of the Pericardium is reflected in the Heart

The Pericardium Meridian starts near the heart, where it divides into two branches. One emerges from the lower chest area to reach the armpit before reversing down the arm to end at the tip of the middle finger. The other branch takes the same path but stops at the ring finger, where it meets the Triple Burner.

Acupuncture points in this meridian are used for heart, chest, and peptic diseases as well as mental illness. They are also indicated for symptoms manifested along the meridian’s pathway.

LOVE YOUR BODY - AFFIRMATION

I acknowledge that my body is a good friend.

TRIPLE BURNER, SAN JIAO (Meridians 4 of 14)

Triple Burner

Minister of Dykes and Dredges

The Meridian of Hope

San Jiao

·         Paired with the Pericardium

·         Governs the relationship between all the various organs

·         Regulates and Distributes source vital energy

·         Embodies all hormone glands

·         Responsible for the movement and Transformation of various solids and fluids throughout the system

·         Production and Circulation of nourishing energy and protective energy

·         Associated with impatience and intense activity

It is not a single self-contained organ, but rather a functional energy system involved in regulating the activities of other organs.

It is composed of three parts, known as ‘burners’, each associated with one of the body’s three main cavities: thorax, abdomen, and pelvis.

Sometimes called the Triple Warmer Organ because the three body cavities are intended to control the body temperatures.

The Upper, which relates to the chest above the diaphragm. It controls the intake of air, food, and fluids. It harmonizes the functions of Heart and Lungs, governs respiration, and regulates the distribution of protective energy to the body’s external surfaces.

The Middle, which relates to the area between the diaphragm and navel. It controls digestion by harmonizing the functions of Stomach, Spleen, and Pancreas. It is responsible for extracting nourishing energy from food and fluids and distributing it via the meridian system to the Lungs and other parts of the body.

The Lower, which is located below the navel. It is responsible for separating the pure from the impure products of digestion, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating solid and liquid wastes. It harmonizes the functions of liver, kidney, bladder, and large and small intestines and also regulates sexual and reproductive functions.

The Triple Burner is not represented by a physical organ. Rather, it is important because of its job, which is to circulate liquid energy throughout the organs. It begins at the tip of the ring finger and flows over the shoulder to the chest cavity. Atop it, it splits into two branches. One branch travels through the middle and lower parts of the body, uniting the upper, middle and lower burners. The other runs externally up the side of the neck, circling the face to finally meet the Gallbladder Meridian at the outer ends of the eyebrow.

Acupuncture points in this meridian are recommended for ailments of the ears, eyes, chest, pharynx (throat), and the side of the head as well as certain febrile conditions. They are also indicated for symptoms along this meridian’s pathway.

ALL OF US CARRY DIVINE INTELLIGENCE WITHIN - AFFIRMATION

Each one of my cells contains the Divine

Intelligence.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY CONFLICT

CONFLICT LEAVES AN UGLY SCAR ON THE FACE OF HUMANITY 

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ALL IS PERFECT - AFFIRMATION

In the infinity of where I am all is perfect, whole and complete.

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GALL BLADDER MERIDIAN (Meridans 3 of 14)

Gall Bladder Meridian

Honorable Minister

The Meridian of Admiration

Gall Bladder

The General’s Adviser

·         Paired with the Liver

·         Reservoir for bile

·         Controls Central Clearing Department

·         secretes bile required to digest and metabolize fats and oils

·         energy provides muscular strength and vitality

·         Works with lymphatic system to clear toxic by-products of metabolism from the muscular system

·         eliminates muscular aches and fatigue

·         Ensures smooth flow of vital energy and Blood

·         Connected to rage and anger

·         Associated with decisiveness, activity, decision making, courage and initiative

The Gallbladder Meridian starts as two branches emerging from the outer corner of the eye. An external branch weaves around the face and ear before traveling to the hip. The other branch crosses the cheek and descends to the gallbladder to meet up with the other branch. This rejoined branch now runs down the lateral side of the thigh and lower leg and makes its way to the tip of the fourth toe. Another small branch separates from the meridian at this point and ends at the big toe, where it connects with the Liver Meridian.

Acupuncture points in this meridian are indicated for ailments of the eyes, ears, pharynx (throat), and lateral side of the head in addition to mental illness and fever. They are also recommended for symptoms along the meridian’s pathway.

The Liver Meridian (MERIDIANS (part 2 of 14)

Liver Meridian (Chief of Staff)

The Meridian of Happiness

Liver - The General in Charge of Strategy

·         Considered the second Heart of the body

·         Laboratory for the entire metabolism

·         Responsible for filtering, detoxifying, nourishing, replenishing, and storing Blood

·         Regulates its release into the body as needed

·         Associated with the female menstrual cycle

·         Regulates the flow of vital energy

·         Governs muscle tone

·         Governs growth and development, drive and desires, ambitions and creativity.

·         Called the “root of resistance to fatigue”

·         Stores the “soul” – combination of mental activity, consciousness, determination, Po (vitality), and Hun (ethereal aspect of soul)

·         Affected by grief, sorrow and by taking offense

·         Health of the Liver is seen in the eyes and nails, and is reflected in the quality of the tendons

The Liver Meridian starts at the top of the big toe and travels up the leg to the pubic bone. It then circles the sexual organs, enters the lower abdomen, and travels upward to connect with the liver and gallbladder. It moves up to the lungs to connect with the Lung Meridian before curving around the mouth. It then splits and one branch goes up to each eye. The two disjointed branches finally meet at the forehead and travel over the top of the head.

Acupuncture points in this meridian are indicated for liver, gynecological and genital diseases. They are also recommended for symptoms along the meridian’s pathway.

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LET OTHER PEOPLE KNOW 
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MERIDIANS (part 1 of 14)

Traditional Chinese Medicine dates back over 5,000 years and includes an extensive range of medical practices. 

Living in harmony with all things is important in the Chinese approach to health and wellness.

Yin and Yang

Yin Yang Symbol

The theory behind yin and yang states that wholeness is composed of the union of opposites. They are complementary and interdependent. Nothing is either all yin or all yang.

Look at the illustration of yin and yang. Each is an inseparable part of the whole, while each contains part of the other.

Yin is categorized as: passive, feminine, dark, still, negative, night, moon, intuitive, cold, contemplative, soft, left, back.

Yang is categorized as: active, masculine, light, movement, positive, day, sun, logical, hot, action, hard, right, front.

 Zang-fu (Organs)

These are the organs of the body according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Zang are the solid organs or viscera of the body that are yin in nature: Heart, Spleen, Lungs, Liver Kidneys, and Pericardium. Fu are the hollow organs that are yang in nature: Small Intestine, Stomach, Large Intestine, Urinary Bladder, Gall Bladder, and San Jiao.

Together they form a Zang Fu pair. Each pair is connected via channels internally and externally together. This can have therapeutic importance in that a point on the fu channel may be used to treat a problem on its connected zang channel, and vice versa. They are also associated with the five element model.

Their functions had little to do with what we now understand of their physiology. As well as physical functions, these organs are linked to emotional and spiritual factors.

The Meridians 

Anterior view of the Meridians

Posterior view of the Meridians

The meridians are a complex web of pathways that are unique and central to Traditional Chinese Medicine. These channels are linked to a specific organ or organ system making the organism a unified whole. They serve as lines of communication among the organs and the body, provide adjustments to the ebb and flow of vital energy in the body, help maintain a balance of yin and yang, and provide warmth and nourishment for the whole body.

The twelve standard meridians run on the surface of the body. In addition to the major meridians there are eight extraordinary channels, called vessels. 

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - GOSSIP

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