Ear & Kidney

Below you will find tips for healing based upon the organ itself. Ideally you would look for any mental/belief connections or any other organ (see 5 Elements) that may be causing a weakness in this organ system.

Ear

I am assuming you have had your ear checked by an Ear, Nose & Throat doctor who has been unable to restore hearing or is always treating you for some form of repeat infections. If so, then what I would do is described below. As you strengthen the system the infections will simply go away. Prevention is the downfall of modern medicine because it is based upon suppressing symptoms and symptoms are often the end product and not directly connected to the cause. Western medicine just keeps trying to use technology to find earlier triggers while ignoring the wisdom of the older arts who long ago looked deeper into the art and cause of illness.

I know about the Ear Kidney connection because as a child I went through years of painful "swimmers ear", antibiotics and pain reducers even when I never got near water. Later as an adult I had it again only this time I went to my acupuncture teacher. He read my pulses then said I can fix you but I will not. Perplexed I sat there then he explained that each Kidney is energy linked to the Ear on the opposite side of the body. As I stress about things in my life it weakens my Kidneys and this creates a feedback as pain in my ear. He said go learn how to relax and this will pass. I took a brief trip and discovered he was right. I never took another medicine for any Ear problems.

The Kidney system is considered to be the second life battery following the Heart. Long standing weakness whether from physical causes such as poor fluid intake, lack of nutrients or even deeply held fears not expressed or recognized will weaken the Kidney. This often shows up as a weak lower back or a rigidity in that area. It will also cause a reduced sex drive and in some situations erectile dysfunction or ED. The same weak Kidney in a woman can produce a fear of man process which usually shows up as a fear of intimacy plus dustaphobia (fear of gears or dirt) which leads to constant cleaning. Some medications can weaken the Kidney. Every person I know who has been on Lasix for a long period of time has had Kidney problems or failure. During my father's last years he was prone to fluid around his Heart so the doctor immediately put him on Lasix. We talked and he agreed to limit his use to periods most needed so he would go weeks to months without it thus giving his body especially his Kidneys the opportunity to recover. Herbs and more natural cures, in general, tend to be milder and need to be taken more frequently but seem to build organs versus drain them as most medications do.

The first step would be to remove any weakening situation. Drink more water (the natural stuff, non-chlorinated), address any hidden fears, remove any offending compounds-alcohol-drugs etc. Eat watermelon or drink watermelon seed tea, drink cranberry juice (the real stuff) consider the herbs Ginseng, Astragulus and Mullein (clears the Lungs but has a secondary strengthening effect on the Kidney) also Dr. Christopher's KB formula all in moderate amounts (consistent small amounts are better than large one time doses) and consider taking vitamins E and C (again moderate doses over time).

Massaging the inside of the ankle up will gently stimulate the acupuncture energy which passes through that area. Also, if you can have someone hold or push your Kidney Source Point shown below while you hold your breath it will help. Be sure to relax the push while you breath out then repeat.

You can also benefit from massaging the Lymphatic Reflex Points for the Kidney. The lymph surrounding the Kidney determines the operating efficiency of the Kidney cells-too much toxins or cellular waste products restrict the ability of the cells to function.

Take a few minutes each day to gently hold your breath and imagine a white or golden light gathering in your lower back lovingly healing your kidneys and back area.

If you have hidden or suppressed fears find someone to talk to who will listen and not judge those expressions. Consider Bach Flower Aspen or Mimulus to help to you through this period. You can find Bach Flower details here . If no one is present who fits this task go to a place of quiet and pray giving thanks to God for your healing, "Heavenly Father through Grace I release my past and I give thanks for the healing that comes to me now".

All Rights Reserved Bill Gustafson 2007