Kidney Qi and the Uterus

Kidney Qi

Each major organ holds energy, including kidney qi in the kidneys, which manifests differently according to whether it’s balanced. For instance, the kidneys hold fear when out of balance and feelings of stillness and gentleness when in balance- much like the stillness of winter and the gentleness of a doe. Each organ also has a season. The season of the kidney is winter. If you have difficulty slowing down during the winter or embracing it, I recommend practicing Hygge. Hygge is a Danish word that describes a contented mood evoked by comfort, coziness, warmth, light, and nourishment. This practice can help maintain your kidney balance.

I embrace this time of year as a chance to slow down, cook nourishing soups, and build a fire in the wood stove. These activities are suitable for replenishing kidney qi during the winter months.

One of my new morning rituals is to sit outside first thing in the morning with a warm cup of coffee while listening to the river and watching the snow fall. No electronics, just me in nature. It’s incredible how much of an effect it has on my mood.

What do you do to embrace winter and replenish your mind and body, while taking care of your kidney qi?

The Kidneys and Sexual Health

Healthy Kidney Qi improves the energy of the uterus and ovaries. Sexual and reproductive health depends on abundant kidney qi. When the kidneys and adrenals are overloaded by excessive stress, our bodies will divert resources from our sex hormones to produce more cortisol. Our bodies prioritize the fight or flight response over sexual reproduction.

Kidney tip: The kidneys prefer a warm environment to support the flow of kidney qi. Wear a haramaki, a belly band that helps keep drafts off the lower back. This is especially useful when wearing low-rise jeans or riding a bicycle.

In Chinese medicine, there is a nourishing and controlling cycle with the internal organs. No one organ works in isolation. For instance, the water element of the kidneys cools the fire of the heart. The water element of the kidneys nourishes the wood element of the liver. Chi Nei Tsang, also known as Chinese Abdominal Massage, combines abdominal massage, breathwork, and qi gong principles to enhance the energy flow through the internal organs and release emotional stress stored in the belly, while supporting kidney qi balance.

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Suggested Books:

Hygge: Unlock the Danish Art of Coziness and Happiness

Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine and Kidney Qi

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