Each year as I approach Feb 14th I am happy to be reminded to tell the special people in my life how much I love them. My hope for each of you this Valentines day, and all year long is that your heart be beautifully nourished, well balanced and full of love:-) Enjoy this little read on the role of the heart in traditional Chinese medicine.

THE ROLL OF THE HEART (XIN) IN TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

"The role of the heart (xin), known in traditional Chinese physiology as the ruler of the other organs, has exceptional importance. Its function in traditional Chinese medicine parallels its Western anatomic function of pumping blood throughout the body to maintain life, but in the Eastern tradition it is also intimately involved with mental and emotional processes.

Considered the residence of the mind and spirit, the heart is the organ most often involved in psychological imbalances. Properly nourished and balanced, the heart maintains our innate wisdom, contentment, and emotional balance.

Symptoms of heart imbalance include palpitations, shortness of breath, sweating easily, mental restlessness, insomnia, forgetfulness, chest pain, tongue pain, and burning urine."

Information above was shared from an article by Bill Schoenbart, Ellen Shefi.

For more in depth information on the heart and traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture feel free to contact me at Karen McLellan Acupuncture; 250-858-4325.