When emotions are held onto for an extended time, it can affect your organs. This can cause significant energetic imbalances, inappropriate blood flow, qi obstructions in meridians (energy routes), and, in extreme situations, disrupt internal organ function. Due to emotions major organs that get impacted are: liver, heart, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. Importantly, each organ is associated with a specific “mind” or emotion, such as wrath, joy, thought, sorrow, and fear. For example, one may acquire high blood pressure or a stomach ulcer as a result of a very stressful incident, such as the death of a loved one.

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