7 Things you didn’t know about Meridians

1. The meridian is a concept central to traditional Chinese medical techniques such as acupuncture, and to martial arts such as tai chi and qigong.
2. Essentially, meridians are a network of channels and vessels that form a system of energy or information adjustment in the human body.
3. Meridian massage has benefited patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, angina, coronary heart disease, asthma, insomnia, headache, stress, cancer, hepatitis, dyspepsia, irregular menstruation, mental disorder, menopause, etc.
4. There are 14 main meridians in the human body: 6 in the arms, 6 in the legs, 1 at the centre of the front body, and 1 at the centre of the back.
5. Meridians are divided into Yin and Yang groups. The Yin meridians of the arm are: Lung, Heart, and Pericardium. The Yang meridians of the arm are: Large Intestine, Small Intestine, and Triple Warmer. The Yin Meridians of the leg are Spleen, Kidney, and Liver. The Yang meridians of the leg are Stomach, Bladder, and Gall Bladder.
6. Modern medical research further suggests that meridians can adjust metabolism and other physiological functions, and influence body’s immunity against diseases.
7. Traditional Chinese medical theory believes that meridians are responsible for supplying qi and blood to all parts of the body, controlling the balance of yin and yang, adjusting the functions of internal organs, and defending the body from diseases.

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