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Good explanation of the role of the Kidney in TCM, written by TCM Directory.
Keeping the internal harmony of both kidney yin and kidney yang will keep the body's organ system healthy. While the kidney yin revitalizes the physiological functions of the body, the kidney yang stores the kidney yin. Either way, the functions of the kidney yin and yang are interlaced with each other and its ongoing interaction would mean sustaining the existence of a healthy lifestyle.
The common manifestation of an imbalance in the kidney yin includes dry mouth and throat, hearing problems, lumbar pain and weakness, dizziness, knee pain and constipation. It can also cause a weak yet rapid pulse, hot palms as well as on the chest and soles, tinnitus, and excessive sweating."
The common manifestation of an imbalance in the kidney yin includes dry mouth and throat, hearing problems, lumbar pain and weakness, dizziness, knee pain and constipation. It can also cause a weak yet rapid pulse, hot palms as well as on the chest and soles, tinnitus, and excessive sweating."
Please go to the link at TCM Directory to read the whole article. TCM Directory is a good resource for acupuncturists and TCM practitioners. You can list your practice on Elie Goldschmidt's site too!
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