The Organ Large-Intestine and Corresponding Exercises

The principal functions of the large intestine are eliminating waste and absorbing water and some nutrients. (The small intestine is the principal organ of absorption.) The large intestine has a complementary relationship with the lungs. Problems with the large intestine often affect the lungs and sinuses.

The large intestine and the lungs are the organs associated with the emotion of grief. In the large intestine and lung function is not healthy, there is a tendency to hold on to grief, sadness, and the experience related to such emotions.

When the Large-Intestine Energy Is Depleted

When the large intestine is depleted of energy, we generally experience constipation; dry, congested nasal passages; and bronchial congestion. People with weak large intestines often suffer from diarrhea when they eat fibrous or course foods. Those with weak large intestines suffer from coolness in the area of the abdomen.

All over the world, people associate courage with having “guts”. Having guts means having the determination and will to go through difficulties and prevail. A weak large intestine causes people to lose determination and courage. They often feel disappointed and dependent, and eventually succumb to despair and bitterness.

When the Large-Intestine Energy is Excessive

Too much energy in the large intestine causes headaches, runny nose, nasal congestion, nosebleeds, tonsillitis, gum and tooth pain, whitish eyes and complexion, shoulder pain, stiffness in the chest, constipation that shifts to diarrhea, coughing, hemorrhoids, and the symptoms of the common cold. Problems in the large intestine directly affect the functioning of the lungs, bronchi and nasal passages. The reason: trapped, excessive energy in the large intestine travels upward when it cannot be eliminated downward. The body tries to remedy the situation and restore balance by bringing the energy to the upper organs –hence the symptoms in the lungs, throat, and nose.

The psychological problem associated with excessive energy in the large intestine is continual dissatisfaction. The person cannot appreciate anything, himself or herself, work, parents, or friends. Eventually, unable to appreciate anyone's good points, especially his or her own, the person becomes isolated and friendless.

The reason is simple: the large intestine spends too much time and energy working on the waste of the body. When its energy is excessive, it cannot let go. It becomes obsessive in its job of sorting through what is essentially waste the feces. The psychological effect on the person is that he or she dedicated too much energy to pettiness, resentment, and negative or useless memories. The person devotes too much attention and energy to that which should be overlooked or forgotten.

Muscles involved with the Large-Intestine

Fascia Lata:

The fascia lata helps flex or bend the thigh, draw it away from the body sideways, and keep it turned in. With weakness, the legs may tend to bow, the thigh turning outward. In addition to intestinal problems of constipation, spastic colon, colitis, and diarrhea, there can also be chest soreness and breast pain with menstruation.

Hamstrings:

These muscles in the back of the thigh flex the leg and turn the leg sideways when the knee is bend. Weakness will cause either a bow legged or knock-knee posture. The hamstrings are important in walking. Weakness can be related to restlessness, fatigue and weakness of the legs, toxic conditions of the body resulting in headaches, constipation or colitis, and hemorrhoids. Weakness can also come from the sacrum not moving between the hip bones during breathing. Lying on the chest and rolling from side to side while doing deep abdominal breathing may loosen up the sacrum.

Quadratus Lumborum:

This muscle flexes the vertebral column sideways, drawing it toward the hip. It assists the action of the diaphragm in breathing. It is a major stabilizing muscle of the lower back. Weakness in one side of this muscle will show in the posture as an elevation of the last rib on the weak side and a curve in the lumbar vertebrae.

Special Exercise

Exercise moves blood circulation and transport oxygen to the muscle.It also cleans toxins and more. All Star Kids Club, Inc. has created a specific exercise to open and clean this muscle, lymphatic system, meridian, weight loss, tones and builds muscles along with balancing the positive and negative emotional state; like grief and courage, which is the problem coming from the Large-Intestine.


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