All Points Flashcards
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“Bigger Rustling”
On top of the foot, in the gully of apex
- Important point to descend energy in the body. Where energy is stuck in the upper part of the head/body and causes issues such as shortness of breat, psychological issues, headaches, etc. Good after Qi Gong and healing
- Balancing for all Liver pathologies
- Stagnation in the Middle Warmer - Subcostal tension, chest/flank pain (flank is below kidneys)
- Calming point- anger, irritability, anxiety, insomnia
- With Large Intestine 4 - “4 Gates” Treatment powerfully effects the flow of Qi and Blood Flow
- Eye issues - blurred vision, red, swollen, painful eyes
- Menstrual issues from deficient blood stagnation - dysmenorrhea (painful period), amenorrhea (abnormal absence of menstruation) PMS, breast tenderness
- Genital issues - pain/swelling, hernia, impotence
- Digestive issues from Liver attacking Stomach and Spleen - nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea w/undigested food
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Liver 3
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“Gourd Ditch”
5 cun above medial malleolus
- Treats any symptoms on the genitals
- Node removal, lymphedema, post radiation of the genitals
- STD, genital warts
- Anger, Irritability, Insomnia (Lv 3 and Lv 5)
- Cramps
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Liver 5
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End of floating rib
Assist with Spleen deficient signs, especially from Liver invading Spleen
- Pain and distention of the abdomen, bloating
- Vomiting, constipation, diarrhea (or alternating)
- Undigested food in the bowels
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Liver 13
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Medial side of knee level with popliteal crease, in the indentation of medial knee
- Knee problems
- Medial knee pain
- Genital issues related to damp heat-pain swelling, retention of urine, cystitis, prostatitis and ovarian cysts.
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Liver 8
5
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Intersection between diaphragm and nipple line
- Strong effect on the Middle and Upper Warmers, Subcostal tension, rib/chest pain
- Liver overacting on Lung, cough or shortness of breath
- Effects of Liver organ, Qi stagnation - hepatitis, gallstones
- Emotional imbalances - anger, irritability
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Liver 14
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“Bubbling Spring”
Bottom of foot-diaphragm/solar plexus/lung
- Use for ALL Kidney Qi
- ALL Lung because of location
Do K1 and K3 at the same time on the same side
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Kidney 1
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“Greater Stream”
Apex medial malleolus, midway on Achilles’ tendon
- Takes you Deep into Kidney essesence
- ALL Bone and Bone Marrow symptoms
Do K1 and K3 at the same time on the same side
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Kidney 3
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Anterior, Below the Apex of Medial Malleolus
Range of anxiety, fear/fright
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Kidney 6
9
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“Return Stream”
2 cun above K3
- A lot of momentum, very good for urination symptoms
- Associated with heat with menopause
- Tomoxicin meds with Breast Cancer (for 5 yrs induces menopause)
- Edema
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Kidney 7
10
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5 cun above K3
- Strong Spirit Disorders - Anger, Cursing, Mania
- Useful in a detox prescription to assist the cleansing, especially with respect to emotional outbreaks
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Kidney 9
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“Spirit Seal”
4th intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to CV17
- Allows the genuine Spirit of the individual to come forward.
- Local point, cough, chest tension, constricted breathing
- Vomiting; Harmonizes Stomach
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Kidney 23
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Liver 3
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“Bigger Rustling”
On top of the foot, in the gully of apex
- Important point to descend energy in the body. Where energy is stuck in the upper part of the head/body and causes issues such as shortness of breath, psychological issues, headaches, etc. Good after Qi Gong and healing
- Balancing for all Liver pathologies
- Stagnation in the Middle Warmer - Subcostal tension, chest/flank pain (flank is below kidneys)
- Calming point- anger, irritability, anxiety, insomnia
- With Large Intestine 4 - “4 Gates” Treatment powerfully effects the flow of Qi and Blood Flow
- Eye issues - blurred vision, red, swollen, painful eyes
- Menstrual issues from deficient blood stagnation - dysmenorrhea (painful period), amenorrhea (abnormal absence of menstruation) PMS, breast tenderness
- Genital issues - pain/swelling, hernia, impotence
- Digestive issues from Liver attacking Stomach and Spleen - nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea w/undigested food
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Liver 5
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“Gourd Ditch”
5 cun above medial malleolus
- Treats any symptoms on the genitals
- Node removal, lymphedema, post radiation of the genitals
- STD, genital warts
- Anger, Irritability, Insomnia (Lv 3 and Lv 5)
- Cramps
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Liver 13
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End of floating rib
Assist with Spleen deficient signs, especially from Liver invading Spleen
- Pain and distention of the abdomen, bloating
- Vomiting, constipation, diarrhea (or alternating)
- Undigested food in the bowels
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Liver 8
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Medial side of knee level with popliteal crease, in the indentation of medial knee
- Knee problems
- Medial knee pain
- Genital issues related to damp heat-pain swelling, retention of urine, cystitis, prostatitis and ovarian cysts
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Liver 14
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Intersection between diaphragm and nipple line
- Strong effect on the Middle and Upper Warmers, Subcostal tension, rib/chest pain
- Liver overacting on Lung, cough or shortness of breath
- Effects of Liver organ, Qi stagnation - hepatitis, gallstones
- Emotional imbalances - anger, irritability
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Kidney 1
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“Bubbling Spring”
Bottom of foot-diaphragm/solar plexus/lung
- Use for ALL Kidney Qi
- ALL Lung because of location
Do K1 and K3 at the same time on the same side
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Kidney 3
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“Greater Stream”
Apex medial malleolus, midway on Achilles’ tendon
- Takes you Deep into Kidney essesence
- ALL Bone and Bone Marrow symptoms
Do K1 and K3 at the same time on the same side
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Kidney 6
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Anterior, Below the Apex of Medial Malleolus
Range of anxiety, fear/fright
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Kidney 7
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“Return Stream”
2 cun above K3
- A lot of momentum, very good for urination symptoms
- Associated with heat with menopause
- Tomoxicin meds with Breast Cancer (for 5 yrs induces menopause)
- Edema
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Kidney 9
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5 cun above K3
- Strong Spirit Disorders - Anger, Cursing, Mania
- Useful in a detox prescription to assist the cleansing, especially with respect to emotional outbreaks
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Kidney 23
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“Spirit Seal”
4th intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to CV17
- Allows the genuine Spirit of the individual to come forward.
- Local point, cough, chest tension, constricted breathing
- Vomiting; Harmonizes Stomach
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Kidney 24
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Spirit Ruins
3rd intercostal space, lateral to CV18
- Opens the chest. Allows one access to an individual’s spirit, which may be buried under the ruins of life - oncology patients
- Local point cough, chest tension, constructed breathing
- Breast Distention- moves Qi stagnation in the chest
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Kidney 25
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Spirit Storehouse
2nd intercostal space, located lateral to CV19
- Opens the chest. A storehouse one can draw from to face the world with Spirit.
- Local point cough, chest tension, constricted breathing
- Vomiting, reflux, digestive issues
- Balance Stomach Qi
- Balance Lung Qi
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Kidney 27
"Elegant "Mansion"
1. Kidney/Heart Point "You can't come pounding of the door" start with other points of the Heart Meridian
2. Kidney Qi speaks directly to the Heart Qi to be more open
3. Helps meridians Run in right direction
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Spirit Ruins
3rd intercostal space, lateral to CV18
1. Opens the chest. Allows one access to an individual's spirit, which may be buried under the ruins of life - oncology patients
2. Local point cough, chest tension, constructed breathing
3. Breast Distention- moves Qi stagnation in the chest
Kidney 24
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Spirit Storehouse
2nd intercostal space, located lateral to CV19
1. Opens the chest. A storehouse one can draw from to face the world with Spirit.
2. Local point cough, chest tension, constricted breathing
3. Vomiting, reflux, digestive issues
4. Balance Stomach Qi
5. Balance Lung Qi
Kidney 25
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Liver Shu Point (Bladder Meridian)
BL18
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Middle Epigastrian, Liver, Spleen related - solar plexus; use what point?
CV12
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Pain in Liver and Ribcage, use what points?
Lv5, CV12 & CV14
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What point is the "Soul Door" - Liver Qi/Emotion
BL18
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Liver Cardinal Points
Liver 2 - Lymphatics
Liver 3 - Nervous System, Blood Pressure
Liver 13 - Yin Organs (Liver, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen, Heart, Pericardium)
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Liver Shu Point
BL18
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Cardinal point for Blood and Blood Chemistries
BL17
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Liver Emotion: What Point?
BL42
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"Sea of Vitality" ALL Kidney related issues - better for Emotional Behavior associated with Kidney Qi (Fear, Trauma)
BL47
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BL47 Location
2 cun above Iliac Crest and 4 cun lateral from spine - Parallel to BL23 and GV4
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BL42 Location
1 hand below scapula and 4 cun lateral from spine
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CV12 Location
"Body Pillar". Third Chakra - "Solar Plexus"
Halfway between navel and zyphoid process
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Liver Physical and Liver Emotional
1. Eyes
2. Blood: Stores and Distributes
3. Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments and Joints
4. Diaphragm
5. Head Hair and Nails
6. Genitals and Breasts
7. Big Part of the Digestive System
Anger, Irritability & Frustration
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Kidney Physical and Kidney Emotional
1. Skeletal system (low back and knees)
2. Brain, spinal cord, and central nervous system
3. Reproductive system (fertility and sexual impulse)
4. Supports immunity - bone marrow and stem cells
5. Repairs DNA & Genes
6. Rules deep energy Qi - Adrenals
7. Associated with ear and voice
Fear
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These are Kidney points especially for depletion (5 symptoms or so)
CV4 & CV6
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Where is CV4 located?
3 cun below umbilicus
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Where is CV6 Located?
1/2 cun below umbilicus
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For all digestive issues - pain, bloating, reflux, vomitting, diarrhea and jaundice.
Stress related digestive orders - nervous stomach, Insomnia, heartburn, diarrhea, anxiety, etc. PARTICULARLY FROM WORRY AND OVERTHINKING
DO NOT USE IN ADVANCED PREGNANCY!
CV 12
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Where does Kidney Meridian begin and end?
Kidney 1 medial arch of foot, medial leg, groin, side of umbilicus ending at K27. Kidney Qi deep path ends in mouth
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Pericardium 6
"Inner Gate"
2 cun above wrist crease
1. Panic
2. Chest and heart pain (chronic heart symptoms)
3. Opens and relaxes chest (asthma)
4. Shen disorders: sighing, anxiety, nervousness, insomnia
5. Breast surgery you are on deep path (Pericardium 6 meets CV17)
6. Balances feelings, perceptions and inner awareness
7. Balances and calms your internal condition, stress and nervousness
8. Eliminates Agitation and Aggravation
9. Nausea
10. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Pericardium 3
On the transverse cubical crease on the ulnar side of the biceps tendon (medial crease, indentation)
1. Chronic Angina
2. Tremors of hand and/or arm - Parkinson's Disease
3. Gastrointestinal Disorders
4. Sudden Turmoil Disease - vomiting and diarrhea
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Pericardium 5
"Intermediary Courier"
3 cun above wrist crease
1. Phlegm Issues effecting the chest, heart, lungs and/or throat
2. Heat disorders effecting heart, chest pains, restlessness, insomnia
3. Sudden heart pain, Angina
4. Wheezing with phlegm that you can feel and hear (combine with CV22 - Location between collar bones, in the notch)
5. Distal point for enlarged Thyroid
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Shu Point for Pericardium
B14
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Pericardium Physical
1. Unbinds the Chest
| 2. Regulates the Heart
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Heart issues within a year of radiation or surgery to left breast, use what points?
P3 and P5
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Unbending chest restrictions, use what points?
P6 with B38 and K27
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Shu Point doe Pericardium
Bl14
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P6 with B38
Emotional point for Liver "The Vital Diaphragm"
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Use what points for Anxiety and Fear?
P6, K6 & K27
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B14 Location
1.5 cun lateral to spine, level with T4 and medial to B38 (medial apex of scapula)
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B38 Location?
4 cun lateral to T4, lateral to B14 and medial to apex of scapula
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"Inner Gate"
2 cun above wrist crease
1. Panic
2. Chest and heart pain (chronic heart symptoms)
3. Opens and relaxes chest (asthma)
4. Shen disorders: sighing, anxiety, nervousness, insomnia
5. Breast surgery you are on deep path (Pericardium 6 meets CV17)
6. Balances feelings, perceptions and inner awareness
7. Balances and calms your internal condition, stress and nervousness
8. Eliminates Agitation and Aggravation
9. Nausea
10. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Pericardium 6
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On the transverse cubical crease on the ulnar side of the biceps tendon (medial crease, indentation)
1. Chronic Angina
2. Tremors of hand and/or arm - Parkinson's Disease
3. Gastrointestinal Disorders
4. Sudden Turmoil Disease - vomiting and diarrhea
Pericardium 3
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"Intermediary Courier"
3 cun above wrist crease
1. Phlegm Issues effecting the chest, heart, lungs and/or throat
2. Heat disorders effecting heart, chest pains, restlessness, insomnia
3. Sudden heart pain, Angina
4. Wheezing with phlegm that you can feel and hear (combine with CV22 - Location between collar bones, in the notch)
5. Distal point for enlarged Thyroid
Pericardium 5
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P6
"Inner Gate"
2 cun above wrist crease
1. Panic
2. Chest and heart pain (chronic heart symptoms)
3. Opens and relaxes chest (asthma)
4. Shen disorders: sighing, anxiety, nervousness, insomnia
5. Breast surgery you are on deep path (Pericardium 6 meets CV17)
6. Balances feelings, perceptions and inner awareness
7. Balances and calms your internal condition, stress and nervousness
8. Eliminates Agitation and Aggravation
9. Nausea
10. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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P3
On the transverse cubical crease, medial crease, indentation
1. Chronic Angina
2. Tremors of hand and/or arm - Parkinson's Disease
3. Gastrointestinal Disorders
4. Sudden Turmoil Disease - vomiting and diarrhea
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P5
"Intermediary Courier"
3 cun above wrist crease
1. Phlegm Issues effecting the chest, heart, lungs and/or throat
2. Heat disorders effecting heart, chest pains, restlessness, insomnia
3. Sudden heart pain, Angina
4. Wheezing with phlegm that you can feel and hear (combine with CV22 - Location between collar bones, in the notch)
5. Distal point for enlarged Thyroid
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Heart Physical:
1. Circulation
2. Spirit
3. Tongue
4. Mind
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Heart Physical- Circulation:
1. Animates Blood = Vibrancy > Strong Blood = Home for the Heart = Calm Mind & Good Sleep
2. Insomnia, High Blood Pressure
3. Relationships, ability to connect with vibrancy/intensity (love/passion
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Heart Physical-Spirit:
1. Consciousness > Wisdom = Subtle Awareness
2. Intelligence informed by Consciousness (Spirit & Mind meeting)
3. Relationship with Divine
4. Higher Levels of Awareness
5. Holistic Thinking
6. Being with the Void/Life's Mystery . . .
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Heart Physical - Tongue
1. Path to "Understanding" (oral phase)
2. Verbal Communication
3. Clarity in Voice
4. Truth/Intrepid Communication
5. Speech Impediments
6. Shy Voice
7. Lying
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Heart Physical - Mind:
1. Cognitive Function > Memory, Clear Thinking & Association of Ideas
2. Mental State > Psychological Integrity
3. Chemo Brain
4. Mental Confusion from Stress
5. Learning Disabilities
6. Panic, Anxiety, Mental Illness = Spinning Heart
7. Mental Confusion from Trauma (PTSD & Distress)
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Heart Qi Nourished
1. "Spirit" is Strong - BRAVE
2. "Spirit" is Humble from Sitting with Void
3. Authenticity/Truthful Speaking & Living
4. Ability to Feel & Connect
5. Sense of Wholeness/Capable of Integrating Experience
6. "In Touch" with Self & Others
7. Sharp Mind/Clear Thinking
8. Awareness: Ability to be Subtle and Experience Subtleness
9. Clear Speech
10. Strength to Verbalized what is Real
11. Ability to stop and Knowing When/How
12. Tranquil Spirit
13. Joy
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Heart Qi Depleted
1. Lack of Courage/Cowardness
2. Arrogant
3. Lying, Artificial
4. Issues of Bonding
5. Breakdown of Psyche = Mental Illness/Fragmented
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6. Out of Touch with Core
A. Unclear what to Make of Life/at a Loss
B. Unsettled
C. Diminished Cognitive Function
D. Learning Disabilities
E. Memory Loss
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7. "Out to Lunch" . . . Clueless
8. Speech Impediments
9. "I don't want to talk about it." Not Denial
10. Insomnia, "on the go . . ." Anxiety, Agitation, Panic, Sadness
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Heart Likes
1. Connection, Interconnection, Community,
2. Movement, Walking
3. Ritual:
A. Cultivating Stillness, Contemplative Practices
B. Acts of Devotion
C. Celebrating Life with Reverence
D. Intention
E. Mindful Actions
4. Music, Dancing, Vibrant Rhythym
5. Relationship with the Divine
6. Poetry
7. Experiences that Take Us Beyond the Ordinary
8. Singing, Reciting
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Heart Dislikes
1. Isolation, Lack of Content, Loneliness
2. Life Without Reverence & Devotion, Absence of Spiritual Life
3. Perpetual Busyness, No Stopping
4. Disassociation Between Mind & Body, Mind & Action
5. Lack of Beauty & Experience of Awe
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Relationship to Blood:
Liver: Stores and Distributes
Kidney: Produces Red Blood Cells & Stem Cells in the Bone Marrow
Heart: Circulation
