As emoções e o Qi

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are three causes of illness: external causes, associated with pathogenic factors (heat, cold, wind, dampness, dryness, and summer heat); internal causes (associated with emotions); and causes that are neither internal nor external (associated with routine and lifestyle). It is very important to understand that emotions do not directly cause illness. In fact, they alter the normal flow of Qi, generating disharmony and changes in the normal physiological process. This only happens when the emotion is very intense or when it occurs for a prolonged period. With ANGER, the Liver Qi rises excessively. The excessive rise of Qi causes the Blood to also rise excessively, clouding the "pure orifices," even causing loss of consciousness. The most common associated symptoms are: depression, agitation or irritability, lump in the throat, headache, dry eyes, irregular menstruation, PMS, among others. With JOY (understood as excessive joy or excitement), the Heart Qi disperses and the mind cannot anchor itself. The most common associated symptoms are: palpitations, insomnia, abundant dreams, confused mind, laughter and crying without cause, and mental disturbance. With SADNESS, the Lung Qi decreases, causing Lung Qi deficiency. The most common symptoms are depression, shortness of breath, weak voice, etc. With WORRY, the Spleen Qi paralyzes and impedes the Spleen's functions, especially transformation and transportation. The most common associated symptoms are: forgetfulness, lack of focus, difficulty concentrating, loss of appetite, constipation, abdominal distension, etc. With FEAR, the Kidney Qi descends excessively and increases function, leading to deficiency in the long term. The most common associated symptoms are: urinary and fecal incontinence, nocturnal enuresis, among others. #TCMlearner #traditionalchinesemedicine #acupuncture #acupuncturist #TCM #traditionalchinesemedicine #TCM #evidencebasedacupuncture #scientificacupuncture #acupuncturestudent #postgraduateacupuncture #fundamentalsofchinesemedicine