What organ's function related in TCM and digestive

Although the sound's name like the same of a viscera of Chinese medicine with Western medicine , but in physiological and pathological aspects of the meaning is not exactly the same. This is in reading-related content, you must first understand the characteristics of, and avoid vague concept.

Ancient "Classic（nan-jing）" on the digestive system, it says:
"...... Lip fly doors, gear door, the epiglottissuction door, stomach cardia, Taicang undermouth for the pylorus, small intestine, large intestine Lanna door, under the very soul door... "

The scripture expounded as part of the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system function.Mainly referred to seven crossings in the digestive tract, the so-called "seven door, any relevant lesions occur, will affect the receiving, digestion and absorption and excretion -

• Lips :The most peripheral one mark in digestive tract ;  opening and closing  as the door.
• Diet entrance, must be approved by the teethto chew, in order to swallow.
• The epiglottis is the meeting place of the esophagus and trachea. Both is the gateway to the breathing and food issued by the Department must pass through the esophagus, is the gateway to the breathing.
• Ｇastric cardia is the upper opening of the stomach, it can catch food.
• Pylorus,The small intestine upper opening but under the port of the stomach.
•  "Lan"door ; is under the port of the small intestine and colon upper opening junction. "Lan" = to block ; Meaning is thereby get the intercept subtle substance in food.
• The end of the digestive tract, referring to the excretion of fecal anal.

In the digestive system, involved in the digestion and absorption function of other organs, but undoubtedly the liver, gallbladder, spleen, stomach  was  the closest relationship.

content \ organ	Liver	Gall	Gastric	Spleen
Located	Right side of the abdomen and the under diaphragm.	Connected with the liver ,related each other.	Three-part of the abdominal: The upper part, including the cardia The middle of the gastric body. The lower part, including the pylorus.	Located in the abdomen, the diaphragm under.
Physiological functions	Adjusting qi,that is to movement the QI’s in/out ,up/down .	Chinese medicine believes that its stored bile conversion  from the liver's ＱＩ of essence. Bile into the small intestine to help the foods  digestion.	To accept the food, moisture grain composting.	The main physiological function is to transport energy （Nutrition, water, liquid ）and ascending the clear energy and proactive blood.
Normal	Regulate the flow of qi, blood and tone, Meridian freely. organ smooth and normal working.	The spleen and stomach functions are healthy and vigorous.	The Qi decline is appropriate.	Absorption of nutrients fully, physically fit, strong Qi and blood, also known as the ”Acquired at root ” .  The function of the QI can turn to the excess water into the lung and kidney. Blood with normal orbit.
Abnormal	Qi's blocked, or overheated of  “liver‘s yang”.	Bile excretion adversely affect the stomach's digestive function, or is likely to spill bile and cause jaundice	Various digestive discomfort.	Bad of the Blood and Qi, easy bleeding and  edema symptoms .
Related	Coordination and balance between the spleen (clean- up) stomach (muddy-down). If the liver is normal to catharsis, the bile is normal secretion and excretion, helps digestion and absorption of the stomach, and vice versa lesions.	Metaplasia and excretion of bile by the liver of control and regulation of the dispersion function.	Including the small intestine will let food scraps to trans to a colorectal, and function of the large intestine pass on dross.	Spleen and the stomach is closely related to the major organs of the digestive system, the digestion and movement of the body, mainly dependent on them.

ＴＣＭ say the digest in addition to  these, it believe that also need  the warmth of yang qi the lung declared fat or drop ; and the secretion of the small intestine voicing, colon transfer of dross .These are very important.




Followed by another Chinese medicine concepts related to:
12 meridians running hour and the elements it's Importance and relationship of the human body.


The running time of eachmeridian is not the same.
The following is analogy to described the relations as well as the importance of these concepts on the digestive system：

So for example, the Liver time are operate the time of detoxification,in accordance with the normal schedule should be in the sleeping time, but in this metropolis, there are too many night owls cheerful at this time, drinking, smoking, Internet, or watching TV. Although is good entertainment relieve the pressure on the brain too much pressure, but over time according to our liver and gallbladder are a lot of damage, if you stay up late the next day regardless of how resting his face still bleak yesterday

And this is good body of toxins time  discharged from the cause, if there is suffering from liver disease at this time is a good conservation of the time, but also is the disease attack time in to advanced liver cancer ,easy to see in the during time.

To determine if the liver is affected, can be divided into deficiency syndrome (subhealth/Xu Zheng ) and excess (unhealthy/Shi Zheng).

• Xu(-): Easy fatigue, vision loss, sexual dysfunction,dizziness, skin yellow.
•  Shi(+):Anger like fire,a bad temper, dizziness, back pain,menstrual disorders, insomnia, intercostal neuralgia.
• Can suggest eating more choices: peanut, sesame, walnut, hawthorn, grapes, bananas, plums, tomatoes, lotus root, leeks, mushrooms, beef, chicken, kelp and other.

Perhaps these theories seems quite out of date in today's ,but from another point of view  

that time of the peoples seem more sensitive than the modern to own body signals or corresponding relationship with the environment .In there were no surgical , no computer , not even have the so-called cancer of the age.

Liver

The liver disease attack rate is quite high where I was born area . This is very troublesome
and plagued by a fairly large group of people.Liver disease and damage can even lead to death in severe cases.

In addition to diet, another factor is caused by liver disease - Stress.
Happens to the TCM theory also supports this. That so called "liver as wood, it like tune up proper "........The description of growth of trees like vast space,Liver also need to feel stretch, not emotions trapped. 
The other so-called "anger is hurt liver and qi depression cause liver injury"
In saying so, yoga is clearly one of the good tool to deal with .

Yoga helps reduce stress ,which may aid good liver too. In response to stress, levels of the hormone cortisol rise; for people who continue to worry, those levels can stay high. Elevated cortisol levels not only stimulate eating, they ensure that any additional calories are efficiently converted to fat. Worse, under the influence of cortisol,that fat tends to get deposited in the abdomen, a particularly unhealthy place including liver .

The regular practice of yoga boosts your ability to feel what's going on inside your body. Besides having greater bodily awareness, people who practice yoga learn to examine their emotions.Yoga teaches that you are not your emotions and that you don't always need to act on them.

The life of energy is not magic power .as to see a child who felling but he didn't any struggle but just  to stay in place and keep that position a while;then after few seconds will find out he or she can stood up and still jump or run like never injured .This is the original power call the "Jing 靜".
This word was combination of the "green" (青) and "competition" or" fight"(爭) it together bing the "Jing " the mean is  calm and undisputed. But why the green plus the competition"will become "indisputable?
In Chinese thought the meaning of green behalf of harmony and peace, also call it could leading the energy into the "Liver".The ancient physicians to describe liver as "generals"; therefor deep in the philosophical reasoning can say that  - The interpretation of the leaders of attitude in the face of competition.
A very complex concept is not it?

The idea of yoga for liver problems may in fact leave most of you baffled, or questioning the seeming absurdity of this declaration. But yes, yoga for liver problems is an effective way of maintaining and enhancing the health of this vital organ. Yoga’s approach to fitness differs from other exercise regimens, in that it does not merely focus on visible physical health, but on the body as a whole. This means that it takes into account the relationship between physical, mental and emotional health and the need to maintain balance. Yoga therefore acts as a balancing force, through its combination of physical postures, breath techniques and meditation.

Twists are often taught as balms for sluggish digestion, low energy, stifled breathing, and a variety of muscle aches and pains. Best of all, they feel good from the inside out.Reclining Twist offers an opportunity to feel the power of wringing out the body from its core.It can improve breathing, ease back tension, and soothe frazzled nerves. 

In the context of internal organs, when we say exercise for liver problems for that matter, we are not referring to routines that exercise your liver, but rather to exercises or activities that stimulate, regulate and enhance the function. The strange contortions that make up the asanas or physical poses of yoga offer some of these direct benefits. Many of them put gentle pressure or act as a massage on the organ, stimulating it. Other asanas improve circulation, some improve nervous system function, breath exercises improve circulation and cleanse the system, and so on. Thus they indirectly improve liver function by balancing the various functions that do have an effect on liver function.

Exercise caution when practicing yoga however ,Keep in mind that in addition to the physical practices it is necessary to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes diet and general routines.

Reference

Liver diet
FROM:  http://www.meditate4free.co.uk/Liver%20Diet.pdf

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  Padangusthasana (Big Toe Pose)

  This pose gently lengthens and strengthens even stubbornly tight hamstrings.
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  Marjaryasana (Cat Pose )

  This pose provides a gentle massage to the spine and belly organs.
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  Bitilasana (Cow Pose)

  Cow Pose is an easy, gentle way to warm up the spine.
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  Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose)

  Abdominal and deep hip flexor strengthener, requires you to balance on the tripod of your sitting bones and tailbone.
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  Parighasana (Gate Pose)

  The torso is curved to the side over the straightened leg.
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  Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)

  This twist energizes the spine and stimulates the digestive fire.
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  Kapotasana (King Pigeon Pose)

  Invigorates your body and gives your spirits a lift. An extremely deep backbend appropriate for advanced practitioners only.
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  Marichyasana I (Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi, I)

  Marichi is the Vedic Adam, and the "father" of humanity.
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  Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)

  Paschimottanasana can help a distracted mind unwind.

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  Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)

  Calms the brain and rejuvenates tired legs.
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  Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

  This posture promotes flexibility in the spine and encourages the chest to open.
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  Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)

  One of the most widely recognized yoga poses... an all-over, rejuvenating stretch.
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  Malasana (Garland Pose)

  This pose stretches the ankles, groin, and back torso. If your heels don't reach the floor, rest them on a folded blanket.
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  Ardha Bhekasana (Half Frog Pose)

  This pose is more than a backbend; it opens the shoulders, chest, and thighs all at once.
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  Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Forward Bend)

  A forward bend for all levels of students, Janu Sirsasana is also a spinal twist.
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  Pasasana (Noose Pose)

  In the full pose the arms are wrapped around the squatting legs and the hands are clasped behind the back, forming a "noose."
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  Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana (Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose)

  There are two interpretations of the Sanskrit Janu Sirsasana, Head-to-Knee and Head-of-the-Knee. The former emphasizes the forward bend. The latter refers to the "head" of the bent knee that you use press away from you to assist the forward bend.
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  Parsva Bakasana (Side Crane Pose)

  The key to Parsva Bakasana is twisting enough to place the outer edge of one upper arm far around the outside of the opposite thigh.

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  Sphinx Pose

  Sphinx Pose is the infant of backbends. It can be practiced with either an active or passive approach.
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  Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana (Standing Split)

  When you practice Standing Splits focus on the stretch in your quad and hamstring, not how high you can lift your leg.
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  Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulderstand)

  This version of Shoulderstand is performed with blanket support under the shoulders.
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  Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana (Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose )

  Can you practice Wheel with straight arms and Headstand without strain? Then, you're ready.
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  Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend)

  The pose as described here is technically known as Prasarita Padottanasana I.

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  Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)

  Uttanasana will wake up your hamstrings and soothe your mind.
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  Salamba Sirsasana (Supported Headstand)

  Standing on your head in proper alignment calms the brain and strengthens the body.
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  Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow or Wheel Pose)

  Strengthens the arms, legs, abdomen, and spine, and gives a boost of energy.
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  Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog)

  Upward-Facing Dog will challenge you to lift and open your chest.

Liver Healing Yoga

There’s an old joke that’s supposed to have transpired as follows. It goes as follows:

Two drinking buddies meet after long.


Tim: So, how’s life.
Joe: Depends, is life worth living?
Tim: Yes, it all depends upon the liver


There are no two ways about it. For good health you need a good liver. And for detoxification of the liver, there’s no solution but to stimulate the organ. Yoga cleansing kriyas put the body into positions that allow for natural pressure to be placed on the liver and extenuated via pranayama. Not just that, they also helps to stimulate the nervous system.


During some of the asanas – particularly contracting and twisting poses like Pawanmuktasana and Ardha Matsyendrasana – it is likely that your body might start to shake. That is more so if you happen to hold the pose for a decent length of time. The shaking, in our opinion, is the direct consequence of the detoxification process occurring in your system. This will be more palpable if these asanas are performed after a session of cleansing kriyas such as Vaman Dhauti or Shanka Prakshalana.


The good side is that they help build the system back up properly. So, there’s no getting away from it that the liver is super important for your overall health and well being. But do you take adequate care of it or are you hard on your livers. Meaning to say, you go to college, then work and notice how the balance of our social gatherings have alcohol integrated into them in some shape or form. Any alcohol consumed puts your liver under strain.


In I perfect world we’d all work to reduce our alcohol consumption. But, that may not be a realistic approach for all, though most manage to abstain during Lent, leaves you with the choice of doing regular maintenance on your liver. So you could indulge a little but also do a regular session a day, and regular kriyas, say once or twice a month. All contracting and twisting poses, plus the prone poses and Surya Namaskars help stimulate the liver, while the kriyas, help cleanse it.

Spinal Twist

This pose helps revitalize the liver by fighting abdominal bloating and fatigue. Sit on a mat with legs extended out in front of you. Tighten your core and sit up straight. Bend your left knee and place your left foot outside of your right knee. Place your right hand on the ground next to the right side of your butt, fingers facing away from your body. Place your left arm on the inside of your left knee. Gently rotate your torso to the right. To deepen the twist, walk your right fingers out behind your body. Stop when you can't twist any further and hold for 30 seconds and then switch sides.

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Cat Pose

The liver is located in the abdomen; the cat stretch massages the stomach and the spine, both areas that protect the liver. Kneel on all fours. Place your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips. Relax your neck and head to the ground. Start with a straight back. Slowly round your back and curve it towards the ceiling. Lower to the start position and repeat the pose 10 times.

Cow Pose

A relaxed and loose back will enable proper functioning and detoxification of the liver. Cow pose stretches and heats up the spine. It also allows the stomach muscles around the kidneys to relax during the pose. Stay on your hands and knees and start with a straight back. Relax your head and look at the ground. Lift your hips, tailbone and chest towards the ceiling, while letting your stomach relax towards the ground. While you lift your body, lift your head and look straight ahead of you. Return to the start position and repeat 10 times.

Bridge Pose

Bridge pose strengthens the core muscles that protect the liver. Lie on your back with your legs bent and your feet close to your bottom. Rest your arms next to your legs, palms on the mat. Clench your glutes, push up through your heels and lift your hips and lower back. Stop when you form a straight line from your knees to you shoulders. Maintain a straight back throughout the lift. Lift your arms overhead and hold the position for 30 seconds to one minute.

Cobra Pose

The liver is at the top of the abdomen, directly under the chest region. This stretch opens up the chest and stretches the abdominal muscles that lie over the kidneys. Lie face down on a mat. Move your legs together and keep them this way throughout the pose. Place your right palm next to your right shoulder and your left palm next to your left shoulder. Keep your weight on your upper body throughout the pose; do not shift weight to your hands. Slowly lift your chest towards the ceiling. Use your lower back to lift your body. Relax your head and neck back as you move into the stretch.