Emotional health is a direct reflection of your organs systems being out of balance or in balance...
Let’s talk about mental health from a TCM perspective, because guess what? It’s not just about mind over matter – it’s about how your body’s energy/ Qi is flowing and whether your internal systems are working together in harmony.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), mental and emotional health is a direct reflection of your organ systems being out of balance. It’s like your body is a super complex system of interconnected gears, and if one part isn’t working right-overtime, it throws everything else off – including your mood.
Here’s the breakdown:
Heart – In TCM, the Heart is the “Emperor” of your body, governing both physical and mental health. A Heart Qi deficiency could look like anxiety, restlessness, or insomnia. If your Heart’s not doing well, your mind can’t calm down.
Lungs – The Lungs are all about Qi and self-expression. When they’re deficient, you may struggle with grief, feelings of loss, or chronic feelings of emotional heaviness. Ever felt like you couldn’t breathe deeply because life was too overwhelming? That’s your Lung Qi talking.
Liver – Your Liver is your emotional processing center. It manages your anger, stress, and frustrations. If it’s stagnant or imbalanced, you’ll feel irritable, easily frustrated, and like you can’t relax.
Spleen – Not just for digestion, the Spleen is also key for your mental clarity. If it’s weak, you may experience brain fog, lack of focus, or just feel mentally “off”. A stressed-out spleen = a stressed-out mind.
So, why does this matter?
Because in TCM, we don’t just treat the symptoms – we treat the root cause. We’re not masking the issues, we’re digging deep into your energy systems and fixing the imbalances that are driving your emotional struggles.
Feeling anxious? Stressed? Mentally exhausted? Acupuncture, herbal medicine, energy and body therapy is key to getting your body, mind and spirit balanced!
