The Liver Meridian - shehealn.com

Liver Meridian: Anger

The Liver: The liver is a very important organ to the human body and has many functions. To name a few, it helps support metabolism, digestion, detoxification, immunity and vitamin storage.

The Meridian: The primary responsibility is to regulate the body’s Life Force Energy(the part of us that maintains life). The liver meridian also houses the soul (the part of us that leaves the body after death) and gives us a sense of purpose and consciousness.

Location: Runs from the big toe up the front of the inner leg and across the torso. Ends below the nipple.

Physical Imbalance: Stiff joints, little flexibility, impatience, inability to relax, hypertension, headache, migraine, eye problems-dry eyes, or blurred vision.

Emotional Imbalance: Anger issues, frustration, emotional disorders, irritability, rage, repression.

How To Balance

*When the liver is balanced, one’s character is easily inspired, optimistic, flexible, and diligent.

Acupressure Point/Massage *The are many pressure points in body. This is one example.

The Liver 3 pressure point is also known as ‘great rushing’ or ‘great surge’ which gives an indication of the way this point promotes a strong shift and change in the internal state of our physiology. It’s all about flow!

This point is located between the first and second toes. Run your finger upwards from the web between the toes up towards the top of the foot until your finger is stopped by bone. There is a small depression where the soft tissue ends. This acupressure point is often very sensitive so go slow on this one.

The liver 3 acupressure point is fantastic for tension, tightness, frustration, irritability, jaw pain, and menstrual issues.

Herbal Therapy/Diet: Drink alcohol in moderation, avoid toxins and take part in cleansing diets. Regarding food, think light and fresh, not heavy. Think green. Our emotions have a very significant effect on the liver. To help the liver, practice patience and forgiveness. Have compassion and try to let go of resentment. The liver is hurt by negative feelings and holding onto the past. Other foods that are good for the Liver include wild-caught fatty fish and nuts and seeds.

Some herbs that will benefit the liver qi are thyme, rosemary, and oregano. They are available in supermarket spice aisles and will elevate the flavor of any meat dish.

Meditation/Mind: Engage in new beginnings, shift gears into a new direction.

Quick relaxing breathing exercise

Take a few slow deep breaths. Allowing the exhalation to let go of whatever it is you need to let go of.
Allow all the muscles in the body to loosen.
Relax even further, feeling the upper, then lower body, and the facial muscles loosen.
Allow the jaw to relax and just bring a sense of stillness into your inner self.
I welcome in transformation of any and all emotions that are ready to shift.
I welcome in transformation of any and all emotions that are ready to shift.
Welcome in transformation of any and all emotions that are ready to shift.
Gently place your attention on your breath again.
Breathe in life into all areas of the body and then let that go.
Allow your awareness and attention to move outside the body for a few moments and allow the focus to relax.

Physical Exercise: Participate in new activities related to exercise, gardening, trees, plants. Below is a yoga pose that will help activate the liver meridian.

Stretch the feet wide apart. Wider than your hips. Toes turned in and heels out slightly.
Place your hands on your hips and fold/bend down forward.
Once you can no longer go further, drop one hand underneath your head placing the wrist under your shoulder.
Lift your opposite arm into the sky and twist your torso up.
Stay in this pose anywhere between 5 and 10 breaths.