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1
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How many points in the Liver Meridian.

A

14

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2
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What directions does the Liver Meridian run?

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Upwards

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“Fight or Flight” response is to protect life. The brain (Kidney Qi) directs the system to override system directing what needs to be done. The Liver oversees ___________________________________________.

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function of the body, directing proper blood distribution where blood is to be and not be for performance - NOT blood circulation.

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Liver is __________ perseverance and Heart is _____________,

______________perseverance.

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Assertive and Devotional, Heartful

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5
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Support Liver to __________ ___________.

blood distribution, structure = subtle. _________ flushes _______,
Liver needs to metabolize.

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metabolize toxicity.

Kidney Liver

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6
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Liver does not detoxify the system.

Liver ___________what goes in it and it becomes ________; because it breaks down toxicity - we detox through urine.

A

metabolizes. toxic

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7
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Chemotherapy patients:

Diarrhea is Liver influencing ________

Nausea is Liver toxicity spilling into ____________

Constipation is Liver effecting _____________

A

Small Intestine

Stomach

Colon

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8
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You do not “detoxify” a Cancer Patient;” they must be out of treatment for ____ years and on a scale from 1-10, they must be at a ____ or an ____.

A

2 years

7 or an 8

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Chemo Patients: Hair and nail loss, mouth linings deterioate, not just because chemo kills fast-growing cells, but because chemo __________ the __________.

A

toxifies the liver.

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10
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Chemo patients have diarrhea and constipation is due not only what chemo is doing to their bodies- it’s also

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the sense of loss of control of their situation, loss of control of their life, what will or will not happen, loss of body parts, loss of dignity.

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Chemo patients hairs begins to grow back, because

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the system is reflecting Liver Qi is growing back.

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12
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Liver 3 Nickname and Location

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“Bigger Rustling”

Below the apex of the top of the foot, in the gully

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Liver 3 General Applications

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  1. 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
  2. Balancing for all Liver pathologies
  3. Stagnation in the Middle Warmer - Subcostal tension, chest/flank pain (flank is below kidneys)
  4. Calming point- anger, irritability, anxiety, insomnia
  5. With Large Intestine 4 - “4 Gates” Treatment powerfully effects the flow of Qi and Blood Flow
  6. Eye issues - blurred vision, red, swollen, painful eyes
  7. Menstrual issues from deficient blood stagnation - dysmenorrhea (painful period), amenorrhea (abnormal absence of menstruation) PMS, breast tenderness
  8. Genital issues - pain/swelling, hernia, impotence
  9. Digestive issues from Liver attacking Stomach and Spleen - nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea w/undigested food
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14
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Liver 5 Nickname and Location

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“Gourd Ditch”

5 cun above the Medial Malleolus

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15
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Liver 5 uses

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  1. Treats any symptoms on the genitals
  2. Node removal, lymphedema, post radiation of the genitals
  3. STD, genital warts
  4. Anger, Irritability, Insomnia (Lv 3 & Lv 5)
  5. Cramps
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16
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Liver 13 Location

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End of floating rib

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17
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Liver 13 uses

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Assist with Spleen deficient signs, especially from Liver invading Spleen

  1. Pain and distention of the abdomen, bloating
  2. Vomiting, constipation, diarrhea (or alternating)
  3. Undigested food in the bowels
18
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Liver 8 Location

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Medial side of knee level with popliteal crease, in the indentation of medial knee

19
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Liver 8 uses

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  1. Knee problems
  2. Medial knee pain
  3. Genital issues related to damp heat-pain swelling, retention of urine, cystitis, prostatitis and ovarian cysts
20
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Liver 14 Location

A

Diaphragm and nipple line

21
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Liver 14 uses

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  1. Strong effect on the Middle and Upper Warmers, Subcostal tension, rib/chest pain
  2. Liver overacting on Lung, cough or shortness of breath
  3. Effects of Liver organ, Qi stagnation - hepatitis, gallstones
  4. Emotional imbalances - anger, irritability
22
Q

If Liver Qi is getting overrun, include ____________.

A

Spleen

23
Q

Never use __________________ on Liver Points.

A

Hot Rocks

24
Q

Breast cancer patients receiving radiation, pain in Ribcage,
hold what points?

A

Liver 13 & Liver 14, deep path.

Often times, they’re afraid it has metastasized; not necessarily.

25
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Radiation to Liver may reflect pain where?

A

Ribcage

26
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Middle Epigastrian, Liver, Spleen related - solar plexus; use what point?

A

CV12

27
Q

Support Liver with ALL __________ issues.

A

Brain

28
Q

Pain in Liver and Ribcage, use what points?

A

Lv5 and CV12 & CV14

29
Q

What point is the “Soul Door” - Liver Qi/Emotion

A

BL 18

30
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Where does the Liver Meridian begin and end?

A

Liver 1 lateral side of big toe to Liver 14, up medial leg, groin, lateral abdomen and ends where diaphragm nipple line intersect

31
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Liver Cardinal points?

A

Liver 2 - Lymphatics

Liver 3 - Nervous System, Blood Pressure

Liver 13 - Yin Organs (Liver, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen, Heart, Pericardium)

32
Q

The Liver Qi is “____________” oversees the system “______”

The Liver Qi gives us Power to go forward in life.

A

“General” “Hun”

33
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Liver Physical:

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  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
34
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Liver Emotions

A

Anger, Irritability and Frustration

35
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Liver is Nourished

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  1. Supple body, dynamic movement
  2. Easy breathing
  3. Acute eyesight - able to see the whole picture
  4. Ability to express feelings
  5. Assertiveness towards self-realization and growth
  6. Aligned with flow of cycles of life, defending right to live life
    “my way”
36
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Liver is Depleted

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  1. Awkward physical movement
  2. Constricted diaphragm
  3. Poor vision - narrow vision
  4. Stores unresolved issues
  5. Moves just awkwardly through life, no direction
  6. Depression, indifference towards existence - suicide - utter lack of hope
37
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Liver likes

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  1. Movement: Dance, rhythmic exercises
  2. Organizing, planning towards a goal
  3. Honoring a vision and/or dreams
38
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Liver dislikes

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  1. Sedentary life
  2. Confusion
  3. Obstruction of realization of potential.
  4. Toxic people, toxic lifestyle, toxicity
39
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Liver Qi is ________, Performance ___________ _____________- what we need now. Tells blood where to go, tells platelets where to go to stop hemorrhage - assertive commands to what needs to be done - milder than Kidney Qi

A

Action, Assertive Action

40
Q

Liver Shu Point (Bladder Meridian)

A

BL18

41
Q

Cardinal point for Blood and Blood Chemistries

A

BL17

42
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Liver Emotion: What Point?

A

BL42

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