Question

Discuss qi flow between the meridians and how it affects the body. How does excess or stagnant qi manifest itself? (Symptoms).

Answer 1

Answer: Qi flow refers to the fine and smooth flow through the meridians which result in network of routes throughout the body. The flow of qi is analogous to the flow of water. In the body, it flows in the invisible channels similar to blood vessels. According to the Traditional Chinese Medicine , the free flow of qi through the twelve meridians of the body which possess yin- yang properties suggest that the body is healthy. In case of excess stress, the merdian system may get blocked and clogged . Nutritional good digestive food intake plays an important role in smooth flow of qi. Avoiding cold, raw food, junk foods and dairy products is the appropriate nutritional therapy.

Symptoms of excess qi:It manifests when there is an imbalance between Yin and yang energy.

Excess Yang:

• Severe headache
• Vertigo
• Hypertension
• Red tongue
• Bleeding nose.

Excess yin:

• Cough
• Pale complexion and pale tongue
• Cold limbs and extremities
• Diarrhea
• Cramps
• Fatigue
• Mild Libido.

Stagnation of qi result due to excessive thought, anxiety and depression, fear. It manifests as excess anger, frustration and irritability.

• Depression
• Mood swings
• Abdominal pain
• Feeling of a lump in the throat
• Lack of appetite
• Irregular or painful periods