The Organ Lung and Corresponding Exercises

The lungs clean the blood by infusing it with oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. In Oriental medicine, they say that the inhalation of oxygen is the taking in of the Qi, or life force. If you hold your breath, you get a very quick demonstration of how dependent you are on oxygen and on your lungs. If we look at this in an abstract, or spiritual, way we can say that the lungs take in life. When the lungs are not working properly, therefore, our ability to take in life is diminished. This has widespread physical and psychological effects.

When the Lung Energy Is Depleted

People with depleted lung energy have difficult eliminating carbon dioxide. Consequently, the blood is poorly oxygenated and carbon dioxide remains in the blood to form a fertile breeding ground for colds, viruses, and microorganisms. As a result, people with the lung problems are highly susceptible to colds.

Breathing also eliminates tension. When breathing is difficult tension builds, especially in the shoulders.

When lung energy is depleted, people tend to be overweight. They sense a heaviness in their heads, due to poor circulation and lack of oxygen. They suffer from lung congestion and coughing. When the lung is depleted, congestion is chronic. There isn't sufficient energy in the lung to eliminate the underlying stagnation. The cough is hard and doesn't bring up much mucus.

The psychological symptoms associated with depleted lung energy are anxiety, loss of mental acuity, depression, and hypersensitivity. Shortness of breath tends to cause emotional imbalances, even hysteria.

When the Lungs Are Excessive

Hard coughing that brings up mucus is generally a sign of excess energy trapped in the lungs. Often a hard smoker's cough- specially if the person is strong and otherwise healthy- comes from excess energy in the lung. A person with such a cough suffers from nasal congestion, too. He or she is prone to bronchitis and asthma. The chest muscles are often tight, especially around the lung meridian.

People with excessive lung energy can become obsessive and anxious over details. They have trouble releasing pent-up energy. They sigh a lot, often in an effort to let go of the tension in the lungs. They feel oppressed and have trouble expressing their love physically. They also are a bit apprehensive.

Muscles involved with the Lungs

Anterior Serratus:

The serratus draws the shoulder blade forward and raises the ribs. Weakness will make it difficult to push things forward with the arms straight, causing the shoulder blades to wing out in back. It can also affect chest conditions and the diaphragm’s ability to regulate breathing. Sometimes if both sides are weak, it may be due to stiffness in the lower bones of the neck. Rotating the head and neck gently may loosen them up, although chiropractic adjustment may be necessary.

Coracobrachialis:

This muscle works with the anterior deltoid in straightening the arm when it is held over the head and in flexing the shoulder with the elbow bent, as in combing the hair. They are not usually found weak. Chronic coughs and other lung problems may be helped by working with this muscle.

Deltoids:

The deltoid is the muscle that caps the shoulder. It draws the arm away from the body, lifting the elbow. Weakness will make it difficult to raise the arm. Lung problems such as bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, congestion, and flu will usually affect the deltoid.

Diaphragm:

The diaphragm separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and is the chief muscle used in breathing. A disturbance in the muscle balance of the diaphragm can cause breathing difficulties, hiccups, and reduce breath holding time. They may also be digestive disturbances, especially discomfort immediately after eating.

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 Lungs.

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