The Heart
According to TCM/ Acupuncture & Stress
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the heart can be considered the
most important organ in the body. All other organs connect to the heart and
help the heart function as best it can. According to TCM, regulated blood
circulation depends on the heart’s energy flow, or Qi. When the heart does not
have enough Qi and is deficient in Yang, it can result in poor blood
circulation, weak pulse, palpitations and chest pain.
A Heart Yang deficiency is associated with coldness. When Yang is
not in balance, circulation slows resulting in extreme coldness and a pale
face. A Yin deficiency happens when one is overworked and does not give the
body and mind a chance to slow down. Fatigue and anxiety are symptoms of a Yin
imbalance.
Imbalances in the heart can result in many other issues as well.
When one is stressed, a domino effect happens in the body. The liver’s function
decreases when the body is in high stress, therefore it cannot support the
heart.
According to TCM, the heart is also the source of consciousness
and thinking. When one’s blood circulation is in balance, their thought
processes and mental activities function well. If the heart’s energy is
deficient, one can experience anxiety, insomnia and restlessness.
TCM believes that acupuncture treatment can reduce stress and
return the heart to health. When one is consistently stressed, there is an
increased level in adrenaline and cortisol due to a raised blood pressure. When
these stress hormones increase in the body, one is more susceptible to blood
clots and a risk of heart attack.
Acupuncture works by lowering the body’s blood pressure and heart
rate, which then can lower cortisol and adrenaline levels. Specific acupuncture
points are used on the body to relax the mind and address problems like
hypertension and symptoms of heart disease.
Acupuncture works by addressing the body as a whole. When there is
an imbalance in the heart, acupuncture points work to return the body back to
its normal energy flow, which improves the function of the organs.
Bishara Wilson, L.Ac., MSTOM, C.SMA
New York Sports Acupuncture
(888) 375-5444
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