The Kidneys’ Role in Men’s Health

By |2023-06-16T12:38:50-04:00June 15th, 2023|Categories: Men's Health|Tags: , , , , , |

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Kidneys hold immense significance in men's health, serving as a foundational source of vitality and longevity. The Kidneys are considered the root of the body's vital energy, “essence” or Jing, responsible for growth, development, and reproductive functions. While all organs are important, the Kidneys can be crucial to men’s health. The Kidney system includes the adrenal glands and the reproductive organs, playing a key role in energy, motivation, and sexual function. If the Kidneys are not functioning at their peak, issues that can pop up include: Lower back or knee pain Lack of [...]

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The Kidney and Root Chakra in Winter

By |2023-01-24T15:26:11-05:00January 23rd, 2023|Categories: Movement, Self-Care, Wellness|Tags: , , , , , |

I recently came across a Yoga With Adriene video, Grounding Into Gratitude: Root Chakra Yoga, and it ended up being a nourishing delight. Even though the chakras are a whole different system than Chinese Medicine, there is certainly some overlap, and this video got me thinking about how the first chakra is similar to The Kidney in the season of winter (and its corresponding emotion of fear) in Chinese Medicine. The chakra system originated in ancient India. Chakras are ‘discs’ or ‘wheels’ of energy that ascend the spine and relate to different parts of our emotional and physical wellbeing. The [...]

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The Kidneys: The Root of Life

By |2023-01-25T15:43:53-05:00February 1st, 2021|Categories: Organ, Seasonal Changes, Self-Care, Take Home TCM, Wellness|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Winter is the season for rest and restoration, as well as a time of expending as little energy as possible. With this focus on energy levels and vitality, it’s no wonder that the organs associated with Winter are the kidneys and bladder.   In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the kidneys are particularly important. They act like a rechargeable battery for Qi, or energy, in the body. This vital energy is held in reserve so that it may be used in times of stress and illness. While a balance of activity is necessary all year round, Winter is the powering down [...]

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