Sentences: The prime meridian divides Earth into the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. The prime meridian is at 0° (0 degrees) longitude.

Australia and Antarctica are the two continents entirely to the south of the equator. The equator divides Earth into northern and southern hemispheres…

The continent is cut almost equally in two by the Equator, so that most of Africa lies within the tropical region, bounded on the north by the Tropic of Cancer and on the south by the Tropic of Capricorn.

The other half, the Western Hemisphere, in degrees west of the prime meridian. Degrees of longitude are divided into 60 minutes.

Liver Qi is largely responsible for the movement of Qi through the entire body and the free flow of blood which provides fluids and nourishment. Liver Qi can become blocked or slowed down as a result of anxiety or stress, as well as certain foods in the diet. When this happens, different symptoms can occur.

Meridians are paths through which the life-energy known as “qi” flows. Meridians are not real anatomical structures: scientists have found no evidence that supports their existence.

These are intertwined with the nervous system in the body and distribute the energy of each chakra. The chakras receive information on the status of the subtle bodies continuously. The meridians connect and pass through the body’s organs (like rivers of energy constantly moving, flowing in and out of each other).

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Common characteristics of the root chakra are: Physical symptoms such as anemia, hypoglycaemia, lower back pain, joint problems, low energy, spleen and kidney issues and premenstrual syndrome can also be a result of an imbalance of the sacral chakra.

“ENERGY” or “MERIDIAN” healing is one of the oldest healing processes in medical science. The Meridians are pathways or channels that form a network continuously linked throughout the body transporting energy. Tapas describe TAT as a way to heal inherited traumas as well as self acquired ones.

Another form of meridian therapy is meridian massage, or acupressure, which consists of applying pressure to certain acupuncture points throughout the body to release blockages. These can be done on your own body by using your thumbs to press down or your thumbnails for a stronger stimulation.

Therefore, it is more logical to view the meridian system as an energetic distribution network. All together there are fourteen main meridians throughout the body. One that runs up the center of the body on the front, another that runs along the spine and the other 12 run from head to toe along the rest of the body.

The meridian system is like a network. Meridian blockage can be caused externally by excessive cold, wind, dampness, dryness, fire (heat) or injury. It also can be caused by emotions such as anger, sadness, fear, stress or depression, as well as an organ deficiency or malfunction.

Yin deficient and damp types should follow the Spleen qi deficiency diet). Your diet should include: YES: Soups, stews, cooked vegetables, grains including rice, oats and wheat, eggs, white and dark meat poultry, fish, liver, cooked fruits. Steamed and lightly sautéed foods are best.

The location for Lung 7 is found just proximal (closer to the torso) to the styloid process of the radius bone (the bone in your forearm which ends closest to your thumb). A simple way to find this is by joining your hands between the thumb and forefinger. Your index finger should be resting along the radius bone.

In the meantime, here are some tips you can do yourself to help balance your Liver qi.

1. Eat your greens. Leafy, upward growing greens nourish the Blood and gently move your Liver qi.
2. Exercise.
3. Rest.
4. Massage Liver 3.
5. Create your vision.
6. Manage stress.
7. Beware of “false” Liver movers.

The Stomach meridian meets the midline above and below the mouth, just inside the hairline of the scalp, below C7 of the spine, in the region of the stomach, and then in a broad midline region from the navel to the pubis.

Worry is the emotion of the spleen/stomach/pancreas network, organs associated with the earth element. Too much pensiveness, worrying and insecurity can weaken our ability to digest – simply knot the energy.

The Stomach Meridian runs along the front left and right sides of the body. It starts from below the eye and travels down the neck, torso, abdomen, and down the front legs and ends at the top of the second toe. There are key indicators to a healthy and flowing stomach meridian versus a blocked one.

Emotions such as fear, sadness, stress and anger can all affect our gut.

The gastrointestinal tract is sensitive to emotion. Anger, anxiety, sadness, elation — all of these feelings (and others) can trigger symptoms in the gut. The brain has a direct effect on the stomach and intestines. For example, the very thought of eating can release the stomach’s juices before food gets there.

The role of the Small Intestine is to sort the pure from impure. This Fire element organ is a bit of an alchemist! The Small Intestine’s ability to separate pure from impure also works on a mental, emotional, and spiritual level.