Kidney Yin focuses on strengthening the water generation and receiving aspect of the Kidneys.
It also is responsible for the general moistening function of the other Yin organs, such as the Lungs and Stomach, as well as essential to the regulatory health of the body.
In essence, the Kidney Yin is responsible for keeping your body cool and moist. Any problems with overheating or dryness can often times be associated with Kidney Yin Deficiency.
Promotion of the health of the Kidney Yin can be directly related to the Liver Organ System as the Kidneys are the mother of the Liver as seen through the eyes of Chinese Medicine. This means that the Kidneys support the Liver in all of its functions and is essential for healthy Liver Organ System regulation.
It is extremely easy to burn up your storage of Yin and difficult to rebuild it. Kidney Yin Tonics and Qi Gong are a couple of the few means to regain the element of Yin.
There are many patterns that may appear, in conjunction with or as a result of, Kidney Yin Deficiency.
Some of these manifestations may show as: incontinence, insomnia, slow healing wounds, dry/red/flaky/itchy skin, hip/knee/ankle pain, heat in the palms/feet/chest, night sweats, low grade fevers, frequent urination and a restless composure.
Related Disharmonies For Kidney Yin Deficiency
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- Appetite, Excess & Never Satiated
- Bladder, Acute Infection
- Bladder, Chronic Infections
- Bladder, Urinary Incontinence
- Blood, Anemia
- Bones, Brittle
- Bowel Movements, Constipation
- Bowel Movements, Hemorrhoids
- Bowel Movements, Rectal Itching & Burning
- Bowel Movements, Rectal Polyps
- Cough, Chronic
- Cough, Dry
- Cravings, Salty Flavor
- Diet: Cold Liquids
- Diet: Sweets, Chocolate
- Diet: Water Intake, High Volume
- Difficulty Gaining Weight
- Digestion: Indigestion, Chronic
- Digestion: Nausea, Chronic
- Dizziness: Chronic
- Dizziness: Spontaneous
- Dreaming: Nightmares
- Dreaming: Vivid, Colorful Dreams
- Emotion: Burned Out
- Emotion: Frightened, Excitable
- Emotion: Increased Anxiety
- Emotion: Not Feeling Grounded
- Emotion: Tired Spirit
- Energy: Afternoon Burn Out
- Energy: Complete Burn Out
- Energy: Exhaustion
- Energy: Fatigue, Chronic
- Energy: Nervous, Excess
- Eyes: Burning, Red, Itchie
- Eyes: Dry, Irritated
- Eyes: Floaters or Spots in Visual Field
- Eyes: Light Sensitive
- Eyes: Night Blindness
- Eyes: Weak, Failing Eyesight
- Fertility: Difficult to Conceive
- Fertility: Infertility
- Fertility: Low Sperm Count
- Fertility: Miscarries Easily
- Fertility: Nocturnal Emissions
- Fertility: Premature Ejaculation
- Gait Imbalance
- Hair: Falling Out
- Hair: Graying
- Hair: Thin, Brittle or Weak
- Hot Flashes: Stress Related
- Immune: Compromised
- Immune: Coughs, Chronic
- Immune: Frequent Cold’s or Flu’s
- Immune: Low Grade Fever, Chronic
- Immune: Prolonged Cold or Flu
- Immune: Sore Throat, Chronic
- Menopause: Bone Weakness or Loss
- Menopause: Chronic Sore Throat
- Menopause: Digestive Problems
- Menopause: Dizziness
- Menopause: Dry Eyes
- Menopause: Dryness
- Menopause: Facial Hair Growth
- Menopause: Facial Redness
- Menopause: High Blood Pressure
- Menopause: Hormonal Imbalances
- Menopause: Hot Flash, Warm Flush
- Menopause: Insomnia
- Menopause: Joint Pain
- Menopause: Low Energy
- Menopause: Night Sweats
- Menopause: Painful Intercourse
- Menopause: Palpitations
- Menopause: Ringing in the Ears
- Menopause: Shortness of Breath
- Menopause: Weak Bladder
- Mind: Decreased Cognition, Foggy
- Mind: Wandering Mind
- Mouth: Bleeding Gums
- Mouth: Canker Sores
- Mouth: Cavities, Chronic
- Mouth: Cracked or Loose Teeth
- Mouth: Dry Mouth and Lips
- Muscle: Hard and Painful Nodules
- Nails: Break Easily
- Nails: Slow Growing
- Nails: Thin, Weak or Ridges
- Pain: Heartburn
- Pain: Hip, Ankles or Knees
- Pain: Joint, Due to Dryness
- Pain: Lower Back, Weak
- Sex: Decreased Seminal Emissions
- Sinews: Decreased Flexibility
- Sinews: General Stiffness, Pain
- Sinews: Inflamed
- Sinews: Spasms, Ticks
- Sinews: Uncontrolled Trembling
- Yeast Infection: Vaginal, White Without Odor