If someone often gets angry, they may have a problem with the liver.
The heart works with the stomach and liver to help blood flow, digestion, and emotions.
In western medicine, the spleen helps clean blood and fight infection. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the spleen also helps digestion and energy.
The lungs and large intestine both help remove waste from the body.
The kidneys are connected to the ears and bones. Weak kidneys may cause weak bones or hearing problems.
Five Organs
Heart
Function: controls blood and emotions
Foods: tomatoes, strawberries
Acupoint: wrist area
Liver
Function: controls emotions and blood flow
Foods: spinach, broccoli
Acupoint: top of the foot
Spleen
Function: helps digestion and energy
Foods: rice, sweet potatoes
Acupoint: inside of the leg
Lungs
Function: breathing and immunity
Foods: pears, white mushrooms
Acupoint: chest area
Kidneys
Function: bones, ears, energy
Foods: beans, walnuts
Acupoint: lower back area