- If someone often gets angry, they might have a problem with the liver.
- In TCM, the heart is connected to the stomach and liver because they work together to help keep the body balanced.
- In Western medicine, the spleen mainly filters blood and fights infection. In TCM, it is more related to digestion and energy.
- The lungs and large intestine both help remove waste from the body.
- The kidneys are connected to the ears and bones. Healthy kidneys help support hearing and strong bones.
- 6.
Liver
Function: emotions and blood flow
Foods: leafy greens, broccoli
Acupoint: Liver 3
Heart
Function: circulation and emotions
Foods: tomatoes, red foods
Acupoint: Heart 7
Spleen
Function: digestion and energy
Foods: rice, sweet potatoes
Acupoint: Spleen 6
Lungs
Function: breathing and immunity
Foods: pears, white foods
Acupoint: Lung 1
Kidneys
Function: bones and hearing
Foods: black beans, walnuts
Acupoint: Kidney 3