Toxicity & Organs

According to Chinese Medicine the body creates toxic residues when we hold onto negative emotional stuff, and it relates to various organs caused by an imbalance in the emotions of the body. For example:

• Excessive negative thinking relates to the stomach and spleen

• Fear and anxiety relate to the kidneys

• Joy relates to the heart 

• Depression relates to the liver and spleen 

•  Anger and stress relate to the liver -Sadness and worry relate to the lungs, stomach and spleen 

•  Decision-making relates to the gall bladder 

• Emotional imbalances relate to liver and kidneys 

Let go of negativity in your life and allow yourself to live without worry and fear. Remember, Joy relates to your Heart!

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Liver & Kidneys

This is the time of year to focus on your liver and kidneys!

Greens, Greens, Greens!

Leafy greens are some of the easiest and most beneficial vegetables to incorporate into your daily routine. Densely packed with energy and nutrients, they grow upward to the sky, absorbing the sun’s light while producing oxygen. Members of this royal green family include kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, mustard greens, arugula, dandelion greens, broccoli rabe, watercress, beet greens, bok choy, napa cabbage, green cabbage, spinach and broccoli.

How do greens benefit our bodies?

• They are very high in calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorous and zinc
• Powerhouse for vitamins A, C, E and K.
• They are crammed full of fiber, folic acid, chlorophyll and many other micronutrients and phytochemicals.
• Their color is associated with spring, which is a time to renew and refresh vital energy.
• In traditional Asian medicine, the color green is related to the liver, emotional stability and creativity.
• Greens aid in purifying the blood.
• Greens strengthen the immune system.
• Greens improves liver, gall bladder and kidney function.
• Greens fight depression.
• Greens aids in clearing congestion, improving circulation and keeping your skin clear and blemish free.

Leafy greens are the vegetables most missing from the American diet, and many of us never learned how to prepare them. Each time you go to the market, pick up a new green to try. Soon you’ll find your favorite greens and wonder how you ever lived without them.