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An Acupuncturist's Guide to Winter

Jan 03, 2020

WRITTEN BY   LISA BORG ANDERSON

The kidneys and the urinary bladder are the organs we must support the most during the winter which began officially December 21st! In traditional Chinese medicine, (TCM) the kidneys are the foundation for all of the other organs and it is vital therefore to make time to balance and support the kidneys. We say “kidneys” but what it really means is the endocrine system & reproductive system, nervous system, neurotransmitters, water metabolism, and skeletal system.  The exterior organ of the kidneys is the ears and the emotion of the kidney is fear. During the winter we often see more sadness with the holidays but also more fear of moving forward.

Symptoms of the Kidney and Urinary Bladder:

  • Low pitched Ringing in the ears
  • Frequent urination, especially at night
  • Low back or knee pain worse with fatigue or standing
  • Thirsty, sweatier at night or other changes in hormones – perimenopause both men/women
  • Sensitivity to...
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