Core tip: Traditional Chinese Medicine ancient books have the following records on emotions and organs:Anger can harm the liver, joy and sadness can affect the lungs, sorrow can harm the spleen, and fear can harm the kidneys. Dysregulation of the five organs in the human body can cause different emotional reactions, and vice versa, emotions can affect the five organs. So protecting the body, avoiding excessive joy, sadness, anger, shock, worry, and fear, can start with understanding the principles. 

Emotions: Joyful

Corresponding organs: heart

Pathogenesis of excessive emotions:Excessive or excessive joy can lead to excessive consumption of mental energy.

Pathological manifestations of internal injuries to organs: decreased attention, dizziness, palpitations, difficulty falling asleep, and frequent awakenings. In severe cases, it can cause mental disorders or sudden fainting.

Rehabilitation method: Massage the Heart Meridian or Pericardial Meridian can make the blood flow unobstructed, the heart qi abundant, and the mind peaceful.

　Emotions: Anger

Corresponding organs: liver

Pathogenesis of excessive emotions:Excessive anger and rage lead to liver qi hyperactivity, excessive consumption of liver blood, and insufficient liver blood, resulting in a pathological state of yang hyperactivity and yin deficiency; Anger leads to an increase in qi, causing an imbalance in the movement of qi and affecting the function of the liver and other organs.

Pathological manifestations of internal injuries to organs: retrograde liver qi, causing abnormal blood circulation, digestive dysfunction, and often leading to abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In severe cases, life-threatening situations such as vomiting blood and stroke may also occur.

Nourishing method: Massage the liver meridian and gallbladder meridian can unblock liver qi, maintain its normal drainage function, adjust the circulation and distribution of blood and body fluids, and make emotions feel comfortable.

　　Emotions: Worries

Corresponding organs: lungs

The pathogenic mechanism of excessive emotions: Worry and emotional depression lead to lung qi obstruction. Excessive or prolonged stimulation of worry can cause blockage of qi and lead to illness.

The pathological manifestations of internal injuries to organs include lung qi obstruction, which leads to chest tightness, shortness of breath, and poor breathing, resulting in symptoms such as wheezing and coughing.

　　emotion: Thinking

Corresponding organs: Spleen

The pathogenic mechanism of excessive emotionsIt refers to the high concentration of thinking for a long time and overthinking. Qi and blood are obstructed and trapped in one place, unable to flow smoothly throughout the body and causing illness.

Pathological manifestations of internal injuries to organs and visceraQi stagnation leads to dysfunction of the spleen and stomach, as well as digestive and absorption functionsappetiteSymptoms such as diarrhea, postprandial bloating, indigestion, constipation, and diarrhea. Severe cases may include anemia, edema, and severe malnutrition.

Rehabilitation methodsMassage and massage of acupoints on the stomach meridian can strengthen the function of the spleen and stomach, enhance digestion and absorption, and ensure the normal circulation of qi and blood within the meridians. Especially the Zusanli acupoint, which is an important health acupoint for the human body, has significant therapeutic effects.

　　emotion: Fear

Corresponding organs: Kidney

The pathogenic mechanism of excessive emotionsFear does not directly harm the kidneys, but is first felt through the heart and then borne by the kidneys. The former often harms the mind, while the latter often harms the kidney qi.

Pathological manifestations of internal injuries to organs and visceraFear not only damages kidney qi, but also directly damages kidney essence, startles the mind and spirit, and causes imbalance of qi and blood in various organs. May cause symptoms such as mental lethargy, drowsiness, neurasthenia, immune dysfunction or depression, palpitations, even shock, dementia, etc.

Rehabilitation methodsTuina massage of kidney meridian acupoints and strong acupoints such as Guan Yuan, Qi Hai, Ming Men, Shen Shu can regulate kidney essence, effectively delay aging, enhance memory, improve work efficiency and psychological endurance.