Q. Dear Donna: Is it
possible to hold someone's triple warmer for too long? In an effort to become deeply
relaxed, I had my wife hold my triple warmer points well beyond the point when I sighed
[the sign that indicates an energy connection], and I found, unexpectedly, that I began to
feel depressed. I read somewhere that triple warmer is associated with the thyroid, and I
am aware that this endocrine gland impacts mood. A. Actually, it is possible that sedating triple warmer
for too long could cause depression, especially if it is not balanced by strengthening the
spleen meridian.
And you are right that the thyroid gland could be involved. The thyroid
is actually governed by the balance of triple warmer and spleen, not just the triple
warmer alone. So be sure to work with the two together – sedating triple warmer and
strengthening spleen. Triple warmer is a powerful and assertive life force, and if you
take its power away without providing the counterbalance of spleen energy, depression is
possible.
Depression can also result from problems with the large intestine
meridian as well as with an imbalance between triple warmer and spleen. An energy test
will help you to determine which meridians are involved. From there you can experiment
with the various ways described in Energy Medicine for bringing a meridian into a
good flow and balance, such as tracing the meridian, flushing it, holding the relevant
acupuncture sedating or strengthening points or the neurovascular points, massaging the
neurolymphatic points, etc.
