Brigitte, Author at Health press

Restored fertility

by Brigitte | 2929,Apr, 2023 | medical, medicaltcm

Chinese medicine to help infertility

According to recent WHO figures, one in six people worldwide is affected by fertility problems, and the numbers are growing. They affect men and women equally. Of these cases of infertility, 20% are caused by both partners at the same time.

These fertility problems are a source of concern and even stress for many couples. And yet, there are solutions!

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), fertility problems are due to energy dysfunctions. It is therefore sufficient to restore the energy balance in the partner(s) concerned so that the organs involved in procreation have all the energy they need.

A study carried out in the gynaeco-obstetrics department of the maternal and child clinic in Gan Shu province, China, demonstrated the effectiveness of TCM in this area. Two groups received two different treatments. One group was treated with ovulation stimulators from Western medicine, the other group was treated with acupuncture and moxibustion. The acupuncture group had 65% higher success rates than the group treated with chemical medication.

In addition, doctors were able to observe a 35-45% higher chance of success for patients receiving IVF – in vitro fertilisation – while being treated with acupuncture at the same time.

Causes of female infertility in TCM

Chinese medicine lists several causes that may be involved in these fertility issues. These will be identified through a personalised diagnosis. Here are the main causes of infertility in women.

The accumulation of “Mucus-Moisture”:

Like Blood Stasis, the accumulation of “Mucus” can interfere with fertilisation. This accumulation can also be the cause of overweight, abundant and viscous leucorrhoea, or even mucus in menstruation.

A deficiency of the “Kidneys”:

The Kidney belongs to the water element, which is also responsible for the genitals. It is considered as the battery of the body. Therefore, if the energy of the Kidney is low, the body does not allow pregnancy in order to avoid further loss of energy. Or, if the pregnancy starts, it may be interrupted by a miscarriage. In the case of a weak Kidney, menstruation may be rare and libido may be reduced.

A deficiency of “Xue” (Blood):

Blood is involved in the conception of the foetus. If there is a lack of Blood, the pregnancy cannot take place. A deficiency of Blood results in a pale complexion, dizziness, lack of strength, weakness and general fatigue.

A blockage of the Liver qi:

The function of the Liver is to store and distribute Blood. When Liver qi is stagnant, it causes Blood stasis. This type of blockage is very common. It is notably generated by anger, frustration, or by states of stress. It is generally accompanied by premenstrual syndromes (breast pain, painful periods, not very abundant but with dark blood, and sometimes blood clots).

The cold womb

Cold accumulation in the uterus and blood stasis:

The “cold womb” is very common. There is too much “cold in the womb and in the uterus”, which prevents fertilisation or implantation. This is because the embryo needs warmth to implant. The majority of women who come to us for fertility advice have this syndrome. The cold also causes a slowdown which can create “blood stasis” preventing pregnancy. These stases are manifested in particular by dark red periods, clots, pain in the lower abdomen which is aggravated on palpation.

Blockage of the “Shen” (spirit):

In some cases, everything works well, the conditions are right for procreation… but the woman, even if she wants a child, suffers from unconscious fears. These fears can be related to work, family, financial situation, …

In this case, the “Shen” (Spirit) is agitated, and the woman can unconsciously block fertilisation.

A significant improvement in sperm quality

Chinese medicine is equally effective in improving male fertility. It helps to generate an increase in the production of spermatozoa; it improves their morphology and increases their motility. Finally, it helps to resolve hormonal imbalances that can affect fertility. Here again, we take care to re-establish the overall energy balance, and in particular that of the Kidney, the Liver and the Spleen.

A study was conducted by the College of Acupuncture and Moxibustion at Shanghai TCM University on sperm abnormalities. The patients were treated with acupuncture, and it was found that there was an improvement in the quantity and quality of sperm and sex hormones in the following levels:

FSH (follicle stimulating hormone): + 33
LH (luteinising hormone): + 35.3
Oestrogen: + 57.1
Testosterone: + 65.1

Acupuncture, like Chinese herbs, increases blood flow to the pelvic cavity, strengthens the kidney and thus optimises the functioning of the sexual organs and stimulates the body’s natural hormone production.

This has the effect of increasing the quantity and quality of semen.

Of course, any fertility treatment will need to take into account environmental factors and the lifestyle of the partners. The stress caused by various factors, including the difficulty of procreating, can only increase the energy blockages. The couple can then become trapped in a vicious circle.

Chinese medicine – acupuncture and pharmacopoeia – can also significantly improve the management of stress and disturbing emotions. This is an equally important factor in allowing the couple to release the pressure… and to put themselves in a state of serenity and welcome conducive to procreation.

Healthy living and fertility

In addition to the energy imbalances mentioned above, certain environmental factors are harmful to fertility in both men and women. These include

Being overweight or underweight,
extreme working conditions such as prolonged exposure to heat or long transport times,
stress,
lack of sleep,
use of stimulants such as tobacco, alcohol, drugs, including coffee in excess,
exposure to pesticides (endocrine disruptors),
exposure to other toxic substances (arsenic, lead, aluminium, mercury, parabens, bisphenol A etc.),
too intensive sport,
prolonged exposure to mobile waves (wifi, 4G, bluetooth…).

But above all, fertility requires that both parties in the couple take care of their state of being and accept to trust Nature. When their overall balance is good, and their state of mind serene and confident, then they are available to welcome Life… when the time comes. For despite the progress of science, procreation remains a mystery and a grace.

Sleeping disorders

by Brigitte | 3030,Mar, 2023 | medical, medicaltcm

Soothing the shen for a peaceful rest

Between 10 and 30% of adults worldwide suffer from chronic insomnia. This disorder particularly affects women. But it can also be found in older people, or in people suffering from depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, among others.

The need for rest varies greatly from one person to another, but sleep is a vital need for every human being. Fatigue disrupts our internal balance and affects our mood and therefore our well-being.

Yet most of us have experienced disturbed nights, or simply difficulty in getting to sleep. This results in waking up in the morning feeling tired despite resting.

For some people, these problems can be very serious and last for a long time. The list of these sleep disorders is long. One of the main culprits is stress. This is increasingly present and even pervasive in our daily lives. Exposure to screens also plays a role. Few people experience the three to five 90-minute sleep cycles that neuroscientists believe we should experience.

A look at traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

According to TCM, disturbed sleep can cause exhaustion and even weaken our immune system. Sleep disorders are caused by an energy imbalance. Normally, before going to bed, the Yang decreases to make room for the Yin. Yin then corresponds to rest and immobility of the body and mind.

Conversely, if there is a fullness of Yang or an emptiness of Yin, the mind or “Shen” cannot find calm and rest… Sleep is then disturbed.

Certain factors are known to be unfavourable to falling asleep or sleeping:

Intense physical activity at the end of the day or in the evening can disturb sleep.
Eating too many rich meals, especially in the evening, degrades the quality of our sleep.

Finally, emotional instability, stress, torment, overwork and nervousness have a heavy impact on the Shen (Spirit), which is housed in the Heart.

A good night’s sleep to fill up with energy

The kidneys, as we have already explained in our articles, are the fundamentals of vital energy. In addition to the ancestral energy given to us by our parents at the time of conception, the kidneys store the energy that we recover day after day through, among other things, our food. As you probably already know, ancestral energy is a fixed and limited capital that is gradually depleted.

Fortunately, there is a way of not drawing on this ancestral capital and therefore of regenerating the kidneys: sleep.

It is often socially frowned upon to go to bed before midnight. However, it is between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. that the kidneys are restored. Everyone should learn to know their sleep requirements.

Some people need 6 hours, others 9 hours; some people need to go to bed early, others need to get up later. And let’s not neglect naps, which play a major role in energy recovery.

The Yǎngshēng or the importance of a healthy lifestyle

Traditional Chinese medicine proposes through yǎngshēng to avoid sleep disorders. Firstly, it encourages a light diet (easy digestion). It advises against heavy meals before bedtime, late dinners, consumption of tonics (teas, coffee, soft drinks); also advised against strong flavours likely to disturb the Heart and therefore by extension the Shen.

It is essential to take care of our emotional health. The heart must fall asleep first. We should make sure that we have a good meditation before going to sleep, especially if we are feeling a little excited. It is preferable to listen to music that is known to be relaxing. Finally, we should avoid passionate or even confrontational discussions before bedtime, which put a strain on the emotions. Finally, in the evening we choose the company of loving and compassionate people, or simply people who do not need psychological support.

The solutions of Chinese medicine

Acupuncture

Acupuncture for people who suffer from sleep disorders helps to restore a good circulation of Qi. It promotes the harmonisation of Yin and Yang as well as that of body and mind, which are inseparable in the treatment of illnesses.

By stimulating specific points, we can treat the causes of these disorders and regulate the energy flow to facilitate sleep.

The frequency of the sessions is inherent to each individual, but close sessions, of the order of 2 to 3 times a week, generally give very conclusive results.

Plants as a natural alternative

The health benefits of herbs help to relax the body and mind and facilitate sleep to ensure a peaceful night’s sleep. We choose recipes with soothing and calming properties to prevent and relieve sleep disorders.

Indeed, Chinese pharmacopoeia proposes, by prescribing natural plant-based preparations, to: calm the Shen, nourish the Yin, and calm the excess of Yang at the origin of sleep disturbances.

We will find among other plants:

Suan zao ren which nourishes the Blood of the Liver, soothes the Heart and calms the Mind.
Ye jiao teng which nourishes the Yin of the Heart and calms the Spirit to find tranquillity and a deep and restful sleep.
Mei gui hua for its calming and soothing virtues on the nervous system and favourable to sleep.

In no case are these plants consumed alone, in an herbal tea for example. If necessary, they will be included in a recipe composed according to a personalised diagnosis.

For a complete and revitalising cycle

1. Regular physical activity to improve the flow of energy in the body.

2. Avoid heavy meals, alcohol and caffeinated drinks before bedtime.

3. Create a calm and relaxing atmosphere in the bedroom, avoiding bright lights and noise.

4. Avoid working or using electronic screens before bedtime, so as not to over-stimulate the brain.

5. Follow a regular sleep pattern by going to bed and getting up at similar times each day

6. Practise relaxation techniques such as meditation or deep breathing before bedtime to calm the mind

7. Avoiding negative emotions such as anger, anxiety or stress, which can disrupt sleep by affecting the flow of energy in the body

Do not hesitate to consult us in case of persistent sleep disorders, in order to obtain a precise diagnosis and an adapted treatment.

Body fluids, or Jīn yè

by Brigitte | 3030,Jan, 2023 | medical, medicaltcm

Functions of body fluids according to TCM

Body fluids, or Jīn yè, are, like qi and blood, an essential and omnipresent substance in the body. Their role is to maintain all the physiological activities of the body.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the sources of body fluids are food and drink. These will be digested by the Stomach; the Small Intestine will separate the pure from the impure. The Spleen will transform and distribute these fluids. The more ethereal or vaporised part of these fluids will rise to the Lung which will diffuse them. Some of it will be diffused through the skin (sweat). Another part of these fluids (denser), will descend to the Kidney and the Large Intestine which will ensure other processes of separation for elimination (urine for the Kidneys and stools for the Large Intestine).

The process of separating the pure from the impure is carried out by different processes:

the digestive and absorptive capacity of the stomach,
the separation process of the small intestine,
the transformation and distribution function of the Spleen.

It is the Spleen that transports the body fluids to the Lungs, organs that regulate and control the “passage of water”. Through its dispersal function, the Lungs distribute liquids throughout the body, providing nourishment and humidification.
The Lung also eliminates, through breathing, some of the existing liquids in the body. In the “water metabolism”, the Kidneys play the decisive role. The functions of the Lungs, Stomach, Spleen, Small Intestine and Three Heaters are entirely dependent on the boosting effect of the Kidney qi.

Two types of body fluids: Jīn and yè

In addition, body fluids are governed by the Kidneys due to the transforming and vaporising action of qi, so that the clear parts are reused, while the cloudy parts are transformed and excreted in urine.

There are two types of body fluids or liquids: the Jīn (like perspiration) and the yè liquids (denser).

Jīn, which are very clear and fluid, are used to nourish and moisten the skin and muscles. They give shine to hair and fur. They are under the control of the Lung. They circulate with the Qi (called here protective qi).
The yè, thicker, viscous, are much richer and directed towards the organs in depth. They nourish the bones, the marrow, the viscera, the brain… They lubricate the joints and moisten the interior of the body. They are under the control of the middle heater and circulate with the nourishing Qi.

The state of the body fluids (Jīn yè) is essential. Indeed, they play a humectant, nutritive, toxic neutralizing and body heat regulating role.

From the point of view of Chinese medicine, fluid metabolism consists of various repeated processes of separation of pure and impure liquids. Our body seeks to guide or eliminate the pure fractions upwards and outwards and to bring down the impure fractions (turbid matter not essential to the body) for elimination.

In summary, it can be said that the trio of Lung, Spleen and Kidney form the basis for the transport, transformation and excretion of body fluids.

Thus, oedemas, skin disorders, perspiration disorders, joint and bone disorders, etc. are directly linked to dysfunctions of these processes.

Maintaining a good overall balance of Qi

In TCM, the diagnosis is not directly about the body fluids, but rather the study of the quality of the Qi. When body fluids are not properly produced, there is a lack of blood or stagnation of qi. There is also heat invasion, profuse sweating or repeated vomiting.

Pathogenic phenomena (first symptoms of a disease) appear such as:

Dryness of the skin, eyes, nose or mouth,
Constipation,
Invasion of moisture (oedema, water retention…) or even mucus (sputum…).

In principle, if the Qi and the organs are functioning well, the body fluids regulate themselves. In all cases of dysfunction, the treatment of the Spleen, the Stomach and the Kidneys should be preferred.

By paying attention to our lifestyle we can maintain a strong defensive Qi. This implies a healthy diet, sport, adequate rest, a peaceful environment, free of stress, therefore a good management of our emotions, the practice of an art etc.

In Chinese medicine, there are six energies (Liù Qì; 六气) which are part of man’s life. For he is in constant contact with them. These can become perverse only if they are in excess. These six energies are:

Wind (fēng; 风)
Cold (hán; 寒)
Heat (rè; 热, which can become: huǒ; 火 = fire)
Dampness (shī; 湿)
Drought (zào; 燥 or hàn; 旱)
Heat wave (kùshǔ 酷暑 or shǔ; 暑)

When one of these six energies is in excess, it will definitely cause adverse effects on our body. To maintain our defensive balance, we resort to a few acupuncture sessions. Sometimes one is enough. For those who prefer it, we prescribe pharmacopoeia recipes adapted to each person according to the balance to be restored.

Some tips for your practice

Stomach	THE SOURCE OF BODY FLUIDS
Spleen	PROCESS AND TRANSPORT
Lung	REGULATE THE “PASSAGE OF WATER
Kidney	– PROVIDE THE SPLEEN WITH THE NECESSARY HEAT TO PROCESS FLUIDS – HELP THE SMALL INTESTINE IN ITS FUNCTION OF SEPARATING LIQUIDS
Bladder	PURE-IMPURE SEPARATION; URINARY EXCRETION

The 7 keys to healing

by Brigitte | 2121,Sep, 2022 | Health for everyone

Cultivating an art of living

to regain health

Healing from a cold or indigestion is easy. The body heals itself. But how do you get over chronic ailments that have been around for years, or a serious illness? Healing can then become a real quest that requires commitment, courage, perseverance… and faith. Here are some keys to entering the virtuous circle of healing.

1. Understanding the disease

No one is immune to being affected by a serious illness one day, or to suffering from chronic disorders (allergies, migraines, diabetes, depression…).

Yet health is our natural state. It corresponds to a state of harmony according to Chinese medicine. Illness is therefore the result of disharmony.

It is necessary to question the source of this disharmony in order to resolve it. Illness is a warning signal that invites us to clean up our lives and make changes.

An important obstacle to healing is resistance to change. The patient will invent excuses not to go towards what can be beneficial to him. Overcoming this type of self-sabotage requires real introspection. This work, however painful, plays an essential role in healing.

2. Being the actor of one’s recovery

Healing cannot be bought. For it is not the doctor who heals the patient, but the patient who heals himself with the help of the therapist. It is therefore ineffective to unload one’s burden on the doctor by relying on him or her to perform miracles. Too many patients adopt a passive attitude, hoping that the doctor will cure them without them having to do anything. This is pure illusion!

The therapist accompanies the patient in his healing, he brings his energy, his tools. But healing is first and foremost the patient’s business.

Young man checking his bristle hair on face

3. Challenging oneself

Human beings need security. He finds it in known territory. So the patient will naturally seek this security in his way of life… and therefore in what he knows.

But if an unsuitable lifestyle has led to the disease, healing implies questioning it. We will therefore first look for the cause of the disease. Then we will make improvements in our lifestyle.

This includes our thoughts and emotions which play a big role in our health. This may involve a concrete change: of work, of place of living, even of spouse in some cases… And this is where the main challenge lies.

And this is where the main challenge lies. You have to be courageous enough to explore unknown territories. In clinics, we sometimes see people prevent themselves from taking treatment for reasons that seem derisory compared to the expected benefit. Some will refuse to try acupuncture even once for fear of needles. Others will be so disgusted by the Chinese herbal potion that they refuse to swallow it. The ego has a thousand ways of preventing us from changing, and therefore from healing.

4. Think health

Allopathic medicine focuses on the disease. It likes to name diseases, even going so far as to create names for syndromes that it admits it cannot treat! Moreover, by focusing on the symptom, it omits to treat the cause.

Moreover, the chemical treatments she proposes generate side effects, and therefore new ailments. This leads to a vicious circle that distances the patient from his health.

On the other hand, traditional medicines use natural techniques (dietetics, plants, massage, acupuncture, etc.) to restore and preserve health. These will restore harmony in a holistic approach.

As the balance is re-established, the patient regains his or her capacity for self-healing.

Thinking “health” means not obsessing about the disease, whatever it may be. Many patients identify with their illness to the point that it becomes part of them. Their illness becomes their thing; “my illness” they will say.

It is by honouring life that we keep illness at bay! This requires a healthy lifestyle, which includes practices to improve health and longevity.

5. Be resolutely positive

The body and mind are closely linked. Cultivating a positive state of mind therefore has a positive impact on healing and will lead to concrete actions such as :

Change your diet,
Take a significant break from work,
Go on a nature retreat,
Fasting,
Practicing a physical activity….

Of course, the journey is rarely linear. There will be gaps, temporary setbacks, moments of doubt, discouragement. This is part of the process. Being positive gives you the courage to persevere.

6. Learning to manage emotions

Emotions play an important role in our overall balance. Chinese medicine associates each organ with an emotion, and therefore if the emotion is excessive, or repressed, it will attack the associated organ.

It is therefore essential to be aware of our emotions and to learn to distance ourselves from them.

Some will consult a traditional doctor (Chinese, Ayurvedic, naturopathic), or a psychotherapist. Others will start practicing meditation, qi gong, or a martial art. These disciplines allow people to learn to manage their emotions and to know themselves better.

7. Return to universal rules

Nature has its rules. Man, being part of this nature, must respect them to be healthy (see article Yǎngshēng).

Unfortunately, most people, especially city dwellers, live against these rules. Giving ourselves the means for a healthy life is therefore about getting closer to Nature and its rhythms… and thereby to our nature.

However, implementing these principles comes up against obstacles, one of which is time. Where can I find the time to cook my own vegetables, to prepare my fresh juices in the morning, to meditate, to practice qi gong, or simply to rest?

Choosing to take this time is already a step on the road to recovery.

Spirituality: an essential dimension of health

Largely inspired by the observation and contemplation of nature, Taoism invites Man to be modest in the face of the universe, Nature and its rules. The wise man therefore chooses to live in harmony with the universe, he understands that it is in his interest to respect the laws that constitute it.

Indeed, his health can only be complete if Man accepts this fundamentally spiritual dimension as he accepts his material dimension. Balance is the foundation of Taoist philosophy. This balance is found in the complementary opposites of earth and sky, yin and yang, etc. Nothing in the universe is conceived as intrinsically evil. Good needs evil and vice versa.

By fighting against nature or by wanting to dominate it, the human being finds only misfortune. However, the humble human being can learn from his mistakes, correct them, and thus come closer to a state of harmony, and thus to health.

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The emotions

by Brigitte | 99,Sep, 2021 | medicaltcm

Emotions play a major role in our health.

The human being is a fundamentally emotional being. Our environment, our relationships, the difficulties we go through condition our mood. Our emotions, if they overwhelm us, can make life difficult for us. What is less known is that they have a direct impact on our health.

Chinese medicine has always included emotions in its diagnosis and therapy. Because our health also depends on our emotional balance. Therefore, any chronic emotional imbalance is a factor of disease. Today, there are countless disorders caused by emotional disorders.

We are sensitive beings. Through our five senses, we are connected to our environment and interact with it constantly. We are affected by what we see, hear, smell or touch… Scents, images, sounds are all vectors of information. This information will generate feelings, emotions. Hearing a car alarm breaking our ears will trigger irritation, while a melodious bird song will make us happy.

The way we react to these external factors depends on our own filters, which are themselves linked to our personality and our history. For example, a love song will stimulate joy in someone who has danced to it with a loved one. But it may awaken sadness in another person who listened to that song on the day a loved one left.

A perpetual bath of emotion

Moreover, we live in society and are also affected, whether we feel it or not, by the emotions of those around us. Let’s realize how contagious laughter is! This is true for joy, but it is also true for fear, sadness and of course anger.

Chinese medicine identifies two main causes of illness: external and internal. The external cause includes social relationships, weather and the influence of pathogens, while the internal cause is attributed to emotions.

Emotional imbalances

In TCM, each emotion is linked to an organ. Therefore, an emotion experienced in excess or for too long can generate an imbalance in the functioning of the associated organ, and vice versa. A weakened organ will generate an emotional imbalance.

The pathologies generated by an emotional imbalance will therefore depend on the emotion concerned.

Of course, it is natural, and even healthy, to feel and express the full range of emotions. An emotion only becomes a source of imbalance if it is :

experienced over a prolonged period of time,
or with a particular intensity,
it is repressed.

TCM lists 5 main emotions, each associated with one element and one organ. They are briefly described below (more details on each by clicking on the link).

Anger

Anger is related to the wood element, and to the liver. It is a rising energy, powerful and explosive.

By its nature, anger causes a rise in energy (qi), which manifests itself as a red face. It should be noted that many people do not admit that they are angry. However, those around them will sense the anger emanating from them. Psychopaths as another example are very good at projecting their anger onto their victims and making them explode. Chinese medicine calls this energy surge “liver fire”. This often leads to headaches.

Joy

Joy is related to the element of fire, and to the heart. It is an energy that radiates, like the sun.
Joy does not cause trouble, but over-stimulation or over-excitement is a sign of a malfunctioning heart. Thus a person who only seeks pleasures in life (partying, overeating) may develop heart imbalances with palpitations, anxiety and insomnia because the heart is the seat of the mind (Shen). This may manifest itself in excessive or inappropriate laughter.

Anxiety

Anxiety or worry is associated with the earth element, and the spleen. Mental rumination, excessive worries or thoughts are signs of an imbalance of the earth element.
This can result in digestive disorders, sleep disorders, difficulties in concentrating or remembering, menstrual cycle disorders, and even chronic fatigue. This is one of the most common emotional imbalances, especially in this day and age when the intellect is overstretched.

Sadness

Sadness is associated with the metal element, and the lungs. It will therefore primarily affect the lungs, causing fatigue, shortness of breath, crying or depression.

Fear

Fear is associated with the water element, and the kidneys. Chronic fear, which can be likened to anxiety, can eventually exhaust the kidneys. This leads to fatigue and back pain, two very common manifestations. Today, the media conveys fear en masse. As a result, many people are insecure about their professional or financial future.

Extreme fear can lead to uncontrolled urination. In children, this can also manifest itself as bedwetting, which is related to insecurity and anxiety.

Treatment

Chinese medicine will treat these imbalances by using one or more of its techniques: acupuncture, medicinal plants… This will have a beneficial impact on the patient’s emotional state.

However, if the patient is experiencing a situation that maintains the imbalance, it will be difficult to heal in the long term. He will then have to implement solutions to reduce the triggering factors and also learn to manage his emotions.

We will come back in detail on the solutions for a better emotional balance in a future article.

Emotional shock

Emotional shock results from a traumatic event that overwhelms the person affected. The person is directly affected emotionally. This trauma can cause significant after-effects in the more or less long term. It often encourages a slow slide into depression.

An emotional shock will be linked to an event: mourning, accident, family problem, disappointment in love… It will be expressed in different ways: either a psychic stupefaction, or a disordered agitation. The individual, under the shock, can also be subject to a psychic dissociation. He will then function in robot mode without any reflection.

Moreover, if the emotional shock can be forgotten in a few hours or days, it can be reactivated several months later, following a new triggering event. This is called post-traumatic stress disorder.

This shock, depending on the emotion generated, will profoundly affect the related organ.
In case of great fear, the kidneys will be affected. The kidneys are one of the most important organs because they are the basis of our vital energy. In case of sadness, the lungs will be affected first. As all the organs are interconnected, other organs will become unbalanced and pathologies may appear.

For example, there will be lower back pain, even herniated discs or sciatica. For others, the respiratory system will be affected. Some people will feel suffocated in certain situations. Introverts may experience digestive system dysfunctions.