Emotional Education : The Kidneys
Let's change it up a bit for Emotion Ed Wednesdays and chat about supporting certain parts of our bodies. -Eryn Jones
FIRST UP, THE KIDNEYS + EMOTIONS!
Our Kidneys act as a filtration system for our bodies. They also make sure we have the proper chemical balance in our blood and activate our Vitamin D production. They also are connected to certain emotions we feel.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (Eastern) claims that the emotion associated with the kidney & bladder is Fear. This is why we have the saying "I was so scared that I peed my pants!"
Other emotions associated with the kidneys are:
Powerlessness
Suppression
Feeling Persecuted
General Fear or Anxiousness at not being supported
Even studies of traditional western medicine will show that Anxiety and Fear are most universally felt in the center of the body (near the kidney and bladder!).
So what does this mean for our emotions and where to essential oils come in?
Well, certain oils contain compounds to support the kidney specifically. Also, when you give yourself oils you are counter-balancing the emotions of "fear of not being supported and taken care of". Simply apply, diffuse, or inhale these oils for some Kidney (Emotional) Support!