In the Five Element Theory of Chinese Medicine, the gallbladder is associated with the Wood element which is about having clear judgment, decision-making and growth. 

The triple burner (also called triple warmer) is not a physical organ itself but according to Chinese Medicine, it coordinates and communicates energy between all the organs to maintain health.

The pericardium is an accessory organ system, located within the chest to act as a buffer to protect the heart, physically and psychologically. It regulates the circulation of blood in and out of the heart.

The kidneys are referred to as the Root of Life that stores the original Qi and transmutes essence, determining our level of health throughout the stages of life. The kidneys govern pregnancy, birth, growth, puberty, fertility, menopause, aging, and death.

The urinary bladder's function is to store & secret turbid liquid wastes called urine, where the metabolic wastes move into the kidney's filtration system.

In the Five Element Theory of Chinese Medicine, the urinary bladder is associated with the Water element which is about fluid and hydration. The Yang organ of the urinary bladder meridian has a common imbalance of frequent or difficult urination, burning sensation when urinating, yeast infection, stones in the urine, or urinary incontinence.

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The small intestine's function is to separate the pure from the impure, converting food and liquids into nutrients while passing waste to the large intestine and urinary bladder.

In the Five Element Theory of Chinese Medicine, the small intestine is associated with the Fire element. The Yang organ of the small intestine meridian has a common imbalance of bloating, gas, and abdominal pain when nutrients are not properly assimilated. 

The heart's function is to circulate blood to pump nutrients around the body. 

In the Five Element Theory of Chinese Medicine, the heart is associated with the Fire element. The Yin organ of the heart meridian when get overheated can cause physical and emotional disturbance. As the heart is said to be the emperor of all emotions, when it is imbalanced, it can cause extreme joy or sadness. Imbalances in the heart meridian can raise blood pressure, palpitations, shortness of breath, anxiety, and insomnia. 

The spleen's function is to extract nutrients from food, transform it into energy and produce blood that feed nourishment into other organ systems. 

In the Five Element Theory of Chinese Medicine, the spleen works with the stomach and is associated with the Earth element which is about nourishment. The Yin organ of the spleen meridian has a common imbalance of being in deficiency. Eating in a hurry, excess cold food, skipping meals, and eating poor-quality food can deplete the spleen's energy.

The stomach's function is to receive and break down food and liquids before passing the absorbed nutrients to the spleen for further transformation. 

In the Five Element Theory of Chinese Medicine, the stomach is associated with the Earth element which is about nourishment. The Yang organ of the stomach meridian has a common imbalance of being in excess. If you can imagine how the stomach is like a container that takes in and stores food, and if it doesn't process and digest properly, it can accumulate in the stomach and cause digestive issues like indigestion, bloating, burning, and stomachache.

The large intestine receives food from the small intestine, absorbs fluids, and excrete solid waste. 

In the Five Element Theory of Chinese Medicine, the Metal element can be hard and get stuck. The large intestine meridian, being the yang organ of the Metal element, invites us to let go, not to cling or hold on but surrender to the moment.

We begin with lungs, because historically recorded in the classics of Chinese Medicine that all meridians branch out from the lungs. Life begins with breath, so the minute you are breathing, life happens.

TAKE A DEEEEEEP BREATH IN, AND A LONGGGGG BREATH OUT

Now, you are here in the present moment. This is where all the energy is! Yang Sheng//養生//Nourishing Life, a Chinese ancient practice and wisdom that has been around for over 5000 years. Yang Sheng focus on preserving, conserving, protecting and nurturing life force energy to support your daily self-care, wellbeing, prevent of dis-ease, promote self-healing and longevity.