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Kidney
& Bladder
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Water
Phase
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Kidney
yin
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Bladder
yang
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"Impetus"
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Impetus,
willpower
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Purification |
| Governs endocrine system. Responds to stress via adrenal glands | Governs autonomic nervous system - activity/rest response. Relates to pituitary gland. |
| Relates to reproductive drive via sex hormones. purifies Blood. | Controls reproductive system and uterus. Purification of Ki via elimination of body fluids. |
| Hormonal system, pituitary, adrenals, ears, bones, hair | Autonomic Nervous System, uterus, eyes |
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Synchronization
and Fluidity
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Willpower
"Zhi"
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Survival
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Impetus
- Getting ready to run
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The
Five Elements Associations - Water Phase
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| Key words: Power, stillness, movement, flow, cleansing, depth, persistence | |
| Organ | Yin:Kidney Yang:Bladder |
| Colour | Dark blue, black |
| Season | Winter |
| Climate | Cold |
| Direction | North |
| Time | Bladder:3 to 5 pm / Large Intestine:5 to 7 pm |
| Taste | Salty |
| Odour | Putrid |
| Sound | Groaning |
| Emotion | Fear, paranoia. Courage |
| Behaviour | Trembling |
| Sense Organ | Ears |
| Sense | Hearing |
| Body Tissue | Bones, teeth |
| Manifests in | Hair |
| Skin Colour | Black, blue |
| Secretion | Urine |
| Action | Trembling |
| Power | To store |
| Movement | Downwards movement, stillness, rest |
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Physical
Associations:
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| Fatigue, lack of energy, burnt-out |
| Kidney problems, dialysis |
| Chronic lower back pain |
| Oedema and swelling |
| Cold lower abdomen and back |
| Headaches |
| Memory problems |
| Hearing problems, tinnitus |
| Vertigo, balance problems |
| Osteoporosis, problems with bones |
| Impotence, frigidity |
| Fertility and reproduction problems |
| Hair loss |
| Black look, darkness around eyes |
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Psychological
Associations:
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| Fear, phobias, paranoia |
| Anxiety, nervousness |
| Continual stress |
| Intensity |
| Overworking beyond physical ability |
| Overdriving, inability to relax |
| Lack of, or too much determination |
| Accident prone |
| Moaning and groaning |
| Willpower, strength |
| Exhaustion |
| Working all the time |
| Immoderation |
| Irregular lifestyle |
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Physical
Associations:
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| Chronic bladder problems |
| Frequent or infrequent urination |
| Bladder infections |
| Back problems |
| Neck problems |
| Headaches, migraines |
| Eye, vision problems |
| Uterine problems |
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Psychological
Associations:
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| Nervous tension, unable to relax |
| Over-reaction to events |
| Restless, anxious |
| Neurotic |
| Oversensitive |
| Unnecessary worry |
| Seeking balanced lifestyle |
| Sudden tiredness |