Introduction
In traditional Chinese medicine, there is a belief that each organ and meridian within the human body is connected with emotions. For example, the heart is connected to joy and love, the lungs are connected to grief and sadness, and the kidneys are connected to anxiety. In this article, we will look at one organ – the liver – and see how changes in the emotional state of this organ can affect other organs in the body.
The Liver’s Emotional and Physical Impact in Chinese Medicine
In Chinese medicine, the liver is associated with the emotion of fear. This means that people with a balanced emotional state of the liver do not experience strong fear reactions to stressful situations. But when the emotional state of the liver becomes imbalanced, the individual begins to experience intense fears and panic (Ye et al., 2019). This can lead to an imbalance of the person’s emotional state and physical health.
As the liver is associated with such basic functions as detoxification of toxins and nourishment of the blood, disruption of the emotional balance of the liver can have serious consequences for other organs. For example, constant fears and panic can lead to a disruption of kidney function, which leads to swelling and skin irritation, and changes in sleep pathology (Ye et al., 2019). Also, an imbalanced emotional state of the liver can lead to problems with the stomach, a weakened immune system, and problems with memory and thinking.
Conclusion
In conclusion, changes in the emotional state of the liver can lead to significant disruptions in the functioning of other organs, as well as problems with memory and thinking. Therefore, it is essential to provide a stable emotional state of the liver to avoid negative consequences for other organs. For this, you can use various relaxation and deep breathing techniques, proper nutrition, and regular exercise.
Reference
Ye, J., Cai, S., Cheung, W. M., & Tsang, H. W. (2019). An east meets west approach to the understanding of emotion dysregulation in depression: from perspective to scientific evidence. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 574.