Function

• The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, about the size of a fist. They are located in the back just below the rib cage, on each side of the spine. Every day, the two kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine, composed of wastes and extra fluid. Kidneys filtrate all the fluids, including the blood, lymph, synovial, cerebral-spinal fluid, and interstitial fluids that carry debris released by the cells in detox and metabolism.

• Proper kidney function is related to HPA Axis (hypothalamus – pituitary – adrenals) and Autonomous Nervous System response. Hormone cortisol is produced by the kidney channel when we experience stress/fear and overstimulation. Kidney health is vital for harmonizing all systems in the human body and mind. 

Channel Pathway

Stimulation channel follows the pathway: 

inner foot – ankle – inner line of the leg – groin – abdomen – clavicles – tongue 

Addresses:

• Sluggishness
• Loss of hair
• Poor memory 
• Sciatic pain 
• Low libido
• Nervous tension
• Mood and Energy levels 

Aggravates the Channel

“Go, Go, Go” mentality, “Pushing”through, caffeine, tobacco, sugar, long standing issues with stress.  

Nourishes the Channel

Relaxation, meditation, breath work, QiGong, moderation in all aspects of life, herbs like parsley, ginseng, dandelion, juniper berries 

Sources

www.easterncurrents.ca  www.bigtreehealing.com www.fiveseasonsmedicine.com