Grief is a very individual thing to process.
Unprocessed grief can be re-triggered by unconnected events- if you are feeling grief at this time then know you are held 💕
From my perspective as a therapist and wellness practitioner grief can also manifest in the physical as well as the mental.
If we go to eastern medicine and meridians, the triple warmer is linked to the vagus nerve and the HPA axis but not a specific organ. It has a role in the circulation of qi, or energy flow in the body.
The HPA axis is what governs our stress response- and is linked to sadness and grief.
There are 3 burners or parts to the triple burner- upper, middle, and lower burners.
The upper burner, above the diaphragm regulates intake and incorporates the head, heart, pericardium, throat, and lungs.
The middle burner is from the diaphragm to the naval and controls transformation which includes the stomach, spleen, liver, and gallbladder.
The lower burner which regulates elimination, is located below the diaphragm and includes the kidneys, bladder, large and small intestines, uterus/testes, and genitals.
The triple warmer also regulates our stress and immune system responses. Having excess heat in the triple warmer meridian indicates over-activation of our fight-or-flight response and chronic inflammation.
If you are experiencing and issues with your back teeth or any mid- lower back ache then the triple warmer is connected to the 4 back molars, or wisdom teeth, and much of the middle and lower vertebrae starting with the 9th thoracic vertebrae and ending with the coccyx.
These teeth and vertebrae are connected to our glands:
• Adrenals
• Hypothalamus
• Ovaries
• Parathyroid
• Pineal gland
• Pituitary
• Thymus, and
• Thyroid
Hence why the triple warmer plays such a large role in our stress response.
If you have noticed any issues with breathing or aggravation of symptoms know that the lungs attract grief when you experience a cognitive shock. You may also notice issues around specific areas if the back- Left lung (T1, T8, L2) and Right lung (T2, T9, L3).
Emotionally, the triple warmer is strongly connected with fear, greed, and grief. A balanced triple warmer promotes a stable mind, kind heart, and feeling of joy.
The vagus nerve, one of the main parts of the parasympathetic nervous system which is directly linked to our bodily functions and the gut-brain axis.
So by supporting and activating your vagus nerve you can calm the body and mind and support the processing of grief.
The HPA axis is involved in your response to a stressful event, if this event is triggered by something happening in the environment that seems to be everywhere it can be overwhelming. If you have felt stressed or frightened, you may experience an increased heart rate and perspiration.
You may also experience issues with digestion, the immune system, mood and emotions, pain and energy.
Grief is processed in the frontal lobe of the brain, which requires selenium to process. Grief is a very powerful stimulator of the frontal lobe and uses up a lot of the body’s selenium. You need selenium to support the conversion of thyroid hormone- T4 into T3. This regulates your basal metabolic rate, including the amount of calories at your body burns while it is at rest. So if you are experiencing grief you may also find you add a few pounds- totally normal response.
So to support your vagus nerve and triple warmer and calm the nervous system to help calm the body, so there is enough energy and resources to process grief here’s a few things you can try:
* Gently tapping on the outside of the hand, the collar bone or sternum
* Place one hand on the forehead and the other behind the head and gently press for 10 seconds
* Place one hand on the base of the skull and the other on the sacrum
* Singing
* Laughing
* Gently pulling on your earlobe
* Nasal breathing
* Being barefoot on in a natural surface
* Walking in nature
They all help us to regulate our body systems so we can process better.
Above all create space for yourself to go deeper inwards and allow yourself time if you are experiencing grief 🫶🏻
Love + wellness
Tx
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