Why does every acupuncturist you see tell you there’s something going on with your Liver regardless of your complaint?
In truth, it is easy to blame the Liver because in Chinese medicine, the Liver has a really important but non specific function. To move energy (or Qi).
As our entire body is continuously moving with Qi, anything which could affect the free movement of Qi will ultimately affect the Liver. And vice versa. Anything you do to your Liver (alcohol, diet, stress, medications) will affect energy movement which could affect all other physiological processes.
When Liver energy is stuck, it can cause digestive complaints, headaches, period pain, emotional upset, anger, breathing difficulties, morning sickness, constipation, sinusitis and tight muscles.
To keep your Liver happy (and therefore your whole body), you need to drink water, move, reduce stress and eat well….easy ;-)
Of course, acupuncture works really well to keep your Liver energy moving!