In Balance
Curious, playful, wise, and comfortable exploring the unknown. A strong kidney meridian gives you the unique ability to use humor to reveal deeper truths and bring lightness to difficult subjects. You can face fears without letting them control you.
Out of Balance
Fearful, withdrawn, or easily overwhelmed by the unknown. An out of balance kidney meridian may cause you to retreat into your inner world, use humor to avoid difficult emotions, or make it difficult for you to feel safe moving forward.
Kidney Functions
Western Medicine
The kidney’s primary responsibilities in the body are filtering and purifying. They remove excess water, salts, and other substances from the blood and send them to the Bladder to be removed from the body. Our kidneys also maintain the body’s pH, mineral, electrolyte, and chemical balance.
Eastern Medicine
The kidneys in Traditional Chinese Medicine house the “Zhi” which is in charge of mental drive and courage. Zhi also provides drive and focus to help you accomplish goals. Jing Qi, or our vital essence, is stored in the kidneys and is also known as our inherited constitution. Since the kidneys are a filtering organ, their healthy function can determine the vitality and length of our lives. They are also responsible for producing bone marrow, regulating water movement and influencing growth and development.
Meridian Associations
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
[…] Kidney […]
[…] Kidney […]
[…] The brain or governing vessel commands systems across the body but has close relationships to the kidney (creator of the essence) and the heart (creator of […]
[…] sexual meridian has close relationships to all yin meridians but has a special connection to both the kidneys (creator of the essence) and the lungs (creator of Qi). In the physical body, sexual meridian […]
[…] Traditional Chinese medicine, the kidney produces “essence” which is necessary for the creation of qi and blood. Essence is necessary […]
[…] Kidney […]
[…] happy kidney energy is one of the five essential meridians of traditional Chinese medicine. In energy medicine, […]
[…] Kidney […]
[…] Kidney […]
[…] Kidney […]
[…] Kidney […]