TICM places a great deal of emphasis on our emotional wellbeing because of the degree our emotions manifest in our physical condition. That is why the foundations of TICM are about creating a stable, grounded core, in order to navigate healthfully through life. If our roots are securely fasted in the ground like a tree, we can handle everything that comes our way, including bad weather or extreme wind, metaphorically speaking.
Women especially have certain times where they have to manage their emotions particularly well, according to TICM, and it all has to do with reproductive health.
Pregnancy: during pregnancy if the mother is experiencing positivity and happiness, her Qi (vital energy), Blood and fluids are circulating smoothly, resulting in a peaceful womb and healthy state. The mother's health is the greatest importance, as that is the same vessel of health that the baby receives. If the mother feels consistent agitation or anger, the Liver is affected, disrupting the flow of Blood. Once Blood flow is disrupted, stagnation occurs and there aren't enough fluids especially Blood to provide to the baby.
Breastfeeding: during nursing, if the mother feels angered, TICM refers to the milk secreted during that time as tarnished. Feeling calm and not disturbing the flow is very important during nursing to create peaceful and healthful fluids for the baby.
Before/during period: the feeling of anger and agitation creates internal cold, bringing cold down into the reproductive organs. Cold is the most harming environment for the reproductive organs to experience. This effects the blood vessels greatly, stopping the smooth flow of fluids. If this occurs every month, it can eventually close up the vessels and stop the period causing amenorrhoea, the absence of menstruation, or one or more missed menstrual periods.
Help relieve anger with acupressure:
Rub the LIV3, found between the first and second toe, rub 5 minutes every day.
Rub PC8. Make a fist, and where the middle finger rests on the center of the palm, is the point, press it for about 4 minutes on each side twice a day.
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