In Balance
Expressive, adaptable, and confident. A strong Bladder meridian helps you respond to your environment and move through changing situations with ease. Like a performer stepping into different roles, you can adapt your energy to the moment while still remaining true to yourself. This flexibility can make you naturally inspiring and engaging to others.
Out of Balance
Insecure, fearful, and easily influenced by the people around you. When the Bladder meridian is out of balance, you may change yourself to fit your environment or seek validation from an audience. You can become so focused on playing the right role that you lose touch with who you really are.
Bladder Functions
Western Medicine
The bladder takes liquid waste and toxins passed from the Kidneys and removes it from the body in the form of urine.
Eastern Medicine
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the bladder works with the kidneys by helping maintain fluid levels in the body. It also stores and excretes urine.
Meridian Associations
Archetype: Performer
Element: Water
Season: Winter
Yin or Yang: Yang
Time of Day: 5-7 pm
Sensory Basis: Chemical
Emotion: Fear
Healing Tone: WOOOO
World: Emotional
Body Part: Bones
Associated Muscles: Lateral Hamstrings
Associated Fascia Lines: Superficial Back Line, Deep Front Line, Spiral Line
Balancing Meridian: Kidney
Physical Symptoms of Imbalance
Adrenal weakness
Asthma
Backache
Bladder problems
Broken, split and/or dull hair
Cystitis
Dark rings under eyes
Dull, throbbing headache
Frequent urination
High blood pressure
Impotence
Kidney stones
Knee problems/ weakness
Lack of libido
Lethargy and/or fatigue
Loose stools
Loss of hair
Poor memory
Poor teeth
Premature graying
Prostate disorders
Sciatica and lumbago
Shortness of breath
Tight hamstrings/ calves
Urinary problems
Weak and/or brittle bones
Emotional Symptoms of Imbalance (Eastern View)
Armoring
Depression
Fear
Feeling overwhelmed
Lack of willpower
Moaning and groaning
Panic attacks
Paranoia
Timidity
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