Posted by Hombre on July 8, 2010, at 1:35:04
In reply to Re: Holy Basil Rocks!))) - Fatigue/Hypothyroidism » Hombre, posted by morgan miller on July 7, 2010, at 18:47:07
I'd never heard of PRP before. If it worked for you before, it sounds like it could work again. I hope it is affordable and something you can eventually do. The body is capable of amazing things given the right circumstances. I have no doubt you can overcome your injuries in time.
In TCM, blood is the mother of Qi and Qi moves the blood. A weak digestive system will decrease the amount of blood and/or the quality of one's blood. Food and drink cannot be properly transformed into blood. In this case, the TCM idea of the spleen and the Western view are close - the spleen does produce RBCs, although bone marrow is probably where most of it happens. The weak spleen in TCM is also related to overthinking, worrying, poor ability to learn and form memories, and of course digestive woes. A lack of blood will result in thinking problems, anxiety, insomnia, palpitations.
The TCM kidneys are also related to marrow, bone health and mental function. Again, certain hormones released in the kidneys control calcium balance.
The TCM liver is associated with tendons and sinews. It is also at the heart of most depressive conditions, because in its healthy state it is responsible for our ability to express ourselves, for our energy and abilities to flow. When we get frustrated or if our lifestyle damages our liver, the resulting stagnation or other problems can really screw with our whole system. Everything is connected.
I know it all sounds like voodoo, but we have to remember that these observations were assembled over hundreds if not thousands of years. I don't do the explanations justice. All I know is that following the principles does seem to do what it's supposed to do, for the most part. Combining different methodologies can often produce well-rounded effects.
Cheers,
Hombre
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