Ancient Health Podcast 394: Anger & Your Liver: A TCM Guide to Emotional Clarity
May 2, 2025
Discover how anger acts as a messenger linked to liver health, providing clarity and growth. The connection between emotions and liver functions is explored, especially during the energetic spring season. Learn about the importance of methylation and the effects of liver stagnation on mood. Practical strategies like diet changes, acupressure, breathwork, and journaling are shared to maintain liver health and emotional balance. Embrace holistic approaches to nurture well-being and manage emotions effectively.
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Liver Energy Peaks in Spring
- In Chinese medicine, the liver and gallbladder energy peaks in spring, linked to growth and metabolism.
- This season's liver function supports tendons, muscles, hormones, and eye health.
Liver's Role in Qi and Blood Flow
- The liver governs the smooth flow of qi and blood, acting like a sponge storing blood overnight.
- Clean blood and smooth electrical signals from the liver promote emotional and physical balance.
Liver's Connection to Methylation
- The liver produces SAMe, essential for methylation and managing histamine breakdown.
- Proper methylation balances mood by reducing inflammation linked to high histamine levels.