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Named for its ravine-like location on the body, Kidney 3 lives in the inner ankle, in a depression between the medial malleolus (your ankle bone on the inside) and your achilles tendon. This is a critical point for accessing the power of the Kidney organs, addressing issues of energy levels and destiny.
As you may already know, the Kidney is responsible for detoxification and maintaining fluid balance. However, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Kidney is kind of like your battery pack. It also contains your genetic material (not referring to DNA – this is TCM terminology, not Western). This aspect is referencing your drive and purpose, which was passed down to you from your ancestors and what you pass on to your offspring.
When the Kidney is depleted, you might have difficulty sleeping, feel lethargic, have a low libido and/or experience extreme weight loss or weight gain. You also may experience excessive fearfulness, anxiety or an overactive flight/fight response. This powerful point brings on an immediate calm and sense of renewed strength and resolve.
