(Prana is the Indian sanskrit term for breath, breath or life force or energy) it is important to keep this prana or Qi circulating through our bodies to prevent disease. Our bodies can be energized with this flow of energy and circulated on a daily basis to prevent stagnation of energy from becoming solid mental forms. Remember thoughts are things and they can solidify and develop a life of their own, we can create an independent life that can create conflict or disease in our very own home, our body.
The Heart and Intestines, hate, cruelty and impatience, too much Fire, too much heated, you will hear people say man they are on fire what a hot head or heated debate, too much energy is stored in the heart this must be cooled down. Some physical symptoms are heart palpitations, high blood pressure and chest pain, heart attack.
Liver Eyes and Gallbladder, can create anger, jealousy, frustration, and envy. In Medical Qigong there are sounds, meditations and postures to help balance these imbalances. The idea is to gain balance on a regular basis though visualization, sounds and postures. It is important to understand that energy follows thought, energy flows where your mind goes. Qigong is like a meditation on health and it will strengthen not only the body but the mind. The element they are related to is called Wood.
Kidney, Ears and Bladder, inbalances in these organ will lead to FEAR they are related to the element of Water in the Chinese system. Loss of energy, loss of life force, nervous system disorder, the body becomes acidic, knots in the abdomen.