The kidney meridian is much more than a connection that feeds energy to the kidneys, which are in turn much more than organs simply removing toxins from the blood, and excess fluids from the body and maintaining the balance of salts and minerals. The kidney meridian and kidney organs together act as a system to create a rechargeable battery that stores energy for use during times of stress and sickness. This system comprises our vital life force energy or essence.

In Chinese Traditional Medicine, the kidney system is referred to as the root of life, and the kidney essence, or reservoir of vital life force, determines our longevity. We are imbued with this essence at birth, and it naturally decreases as we grow, mature and age. If we are living in stress, anxiety and fear, we can deplete our essence before we become elderly.

The kidney system is fueled not only by energies in the body but also more importantly by the consciousness that is available on the earth and above our heads. Our energy body needs to be open to receive this energy. The kidney system enables us to be the conduits between the physical and spiritual realms. The more the kidney essence is flowing through our physical and energy bodies, the better we are connected to the spiritual realm and the greater our vibrancy.

The kidney system is involved in the regulation and function of many physiological systems such as hormone production, regulating blood pressure, and production of red blood cells. The kidney system energizes all the reproductive organs, so issues in menstruation, pregnancy, infertility, libido, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction are all likely due to depleted kidney energy. The kidney system is also responsible for the foundation and balance of yin and yang in the body. The kidney system also supports our brain, bone marrow and helps build healthy and strong bones. The kidney system drives all the other organs besides the kidneys.

The kidney system stores and processes fear hopelessness and despair to maintain our courage, inner strength and hope. The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidney organs and are considered part of the kidney system. The adrenal and the kidney system together help regulate our responses to stress, threats, shock and trauma. They also help regulate cortisol, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the sympathetic system of fight-or-flight.

The kidney system is responsible for energizing and regulating many aspects of our mind, body and spirit. Therefore, it is easy for the kidney's energy to become depleted, resulting in a lack of vibrancy. If experiencing fatigue, lack of vitality, and vibrancy, there are deep healing methods that can help replenish the kidney essence.

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