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【 Unlocking Wellness | 9th Division & The Bladder 】
“Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.” —— Mark Black
Did you know the bladder is associated with the body's stress response? Taking breaks and managing stress during this time can support bladder health.
The Bladder & The The Bladder Meridian
The bladder meridian is the longest and has the most acupuncture points in the human body. It is where the body's yang energy resides, representing the utmost yang. It plays a crucial role in the body's detoxification and moisture elimination functions. If the bladder meridian is blocked, it can easily lead to blood stasis, triggering various bodily discomforts, including frequent urination, urinary tract infections, lower back pain or stiffness, aversion to cold, dizziness, and heaviness in the head.
In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the bladder, as one of the six fu organs, is intricately connected with the kidneys, which oversee the emotions of fear and shock. From a Western medicine perspective, the bladder and kidneys are essential components of the urinary system. They work in conjunction with the peripheral nervous system and central nervous system to regulate the mechanism of urination.
Both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine acknowledge that negative emotions—such as stress, fear, and depression—can potentially disrupt the functioning of the nervous system, consequently having adverse effects on the health of the kidneys and bladder.
CK Tips
At TCM, the bladder thrives between 3 PM and 5 PM— the 9th Division, Shen Shi.（申時）, playing a crucial role in filtering and eliminating waste from your body. Shen Shi is not only optimal for work and study but also serves as a prime opportunity to regulate the bladder and bladder meridian. Below are some health tips for daily well-being.
During Shen Shi, when the bladder meridian is active in the body and corresponds to the Yang Metal in the Five Elements, it is considered the best time of the day for drinking water and detoxification. It is advisable to drink plenty of water and herbal teas during this time, while reducing alcohol consumption and avoiding excessive intake of caffeine. This ensures adequate hydration and moisture in the body, promoting nourishment and lubrication, which in turn aids in the more effective elimination of waste, dampness, and toxins from the body by the bladder and bladder meridian.
Our 9.1 Trimline Tea is meticulously crafted for Shen Shi. It incorporates a variety of authentic Chinese herbal ingredients: lotus leaf aids in clearing heat and dampness, helping to lower blood pressure and reduce blood lipids; hawthorn assists in digestion and alleviates greasiness; and cooked barley effectively dispel dampness and reduce edema. These components enhance the detoxification and damp-removing functions of the bladder meridian, regulate the bladder and kidneys, and contribute to weight loss.
Consuming black foods such as black beans, black dates, seaweed, black sesame seeds, black fungus, etc., can enhance the function of the bladder meridian while nourishing both the bladder and kidney meridians.
Emotions of tension can affect bladder health. It is recommended to maintain a calm and relaxed state of mind during the Shen Shi, practice stress-reducing techniques (such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation), or try foot baths to improve blood circulation, stimulate acupuncture points on the feet, and achieve the effect of promoting meridian circulation.
Massage of meridians and acupuncture points also helps maintain the health of the bladder and bladder meridian. In daily life, specific acupoints can be massaged, such as the Weizhong point（委中穴）located in the middle of the back of the knee, the Shenshu point（腎俞穴）located about two finger-widths to the left and right of the spine, and the Baihui point（百會穴）located in the center of the top of the head. Scraping, scalp massage, and back massage can also be performed to unblock the bladder meridian. Let's together apply the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, regain body-mind balance, and enjoy a healthy life!
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【 Unlocking Wellness | 9th Division & The Bladder 】
“Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.” —— Mark Black
Did you know the bladder is associated with the body's stress response? Taking breaks and managing stress during this time can support bladder health.
The Bladder & The The Bladder Meridian
The bladder meridian is the longest and has the most acupuncture points in the human body. It is where the body's yang energy resides, representing the utmost yang. It plays a crucial role in the body's detoxification and moisture elimination functions. If the bladder meridian is blocked, it can easily lead to blood stasis, triggering various bodily discomforts, including frequent urination, urinary tract infections, lower back pain or stiffness, aversion to cold, dizziness, and heaviness in the head.
In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the bladder, as one of the six fu organs, is intricately connected with the kidneys, which oversee the emotions of fear and shock. From a Western medicine perspective, the bladder and kidneys are essential components of the urinary system. They work in conjunction with the peripheral nervous system and central nervous system to regulate the mechanism of urination.
Both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine acknowledge that negative emotions—such as stress, fear, and depression—can potentially disrupt the functioning of the nervous system, consequently having adverse effects on the health of the kidneys and bladder.
CK Tips
At TCM, the bladder thrives between 3 PM and 5 PM— the 9th Division, Shen Shi.（申時）, playing a crucial role in filtering and eliminating waste from your body. Shen Shi is not only optimal for work and study but also serves as a prime opportunity to regulate the bladder and bladder meridian. Below are some health tips for daily well-being.
During Shen Shi, when the bladder meridian is active in the body and corresponds to the Yang Metal in the Five Elements, it is considered the best time of the day for drinking water and detoxification. It is advisable to drink plenty of water and herbal teas during this time, while reducing alcohol consumption and avoiding excessive intake of caffeine. This ensures adequate hydration and moisture in the body, promoting nourishment and lubrication, which in turn aids in the more effective elimination of waste, dampness, and toxins from the body by the bladder and bladder meridian.
Our 9.1 Trimline Tea is meticulously crafted for Shen Shi. It incorporates a variety of authentic Chinese herbal ingredients: lotus leaf aids in clearing heat and dampness, helping to lower blood pressure and reduce blood lipids; hawthorn assists in digestion and alleviates greasiness; and cooked barley effectively dispel dampness and reduce edema. These components enhance the detoxification and damp-removing functions of the bladder meridian, regulate the bladder and kidneys, and contribute to weight loss.
Consuming black foods such as black beans, black dates, seaweed, black sesame seeds, black fungus, etc., can enhance the function of the bladder meridian while nourishing both the bladder and kidney meridians.
Emotions of tension can affect bladder health. It is recommended to maintain a calm and relaxed state of mind during the Shen Shi, practice stress-reducing techniques (such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation), or try foot baths to improve blood circulation, stimulate acupuncture points on the feet, and achieve the effect of promoting meridian circulation.
Massage of meridians and acupuncture points also helps maintain the health of the bladder and bladder meridian. In daily life, specific acupoints can be massaged, such as the Weizhong point（委中穴）located in the middle of the back of the knee, the Shenshu point（腎俞穴）located about two finger-widths to the left and right of the spine, and the Baihui point（百會穴）located in the center of the top of the head. Scraping, scalp massage, and back massage can also be performed to unblock the bladder meridian. Let's together apply the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, regain body-mind balance, and enjoy a healthy life!
