Organ systems with their corresponding times

A brief explanation of the organ systems with their corresponding times, and how imbalances in these systems may arise both physically and emotionally.

Macular Edema

What is Macular Edema?

It is simply a build-up of fluid in the region of retina called Macula and to be precise, at the center of retina. Well, then what is retina? It is the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. So, the macula which is a part of the retina responsible for sharp, straight-ahead vision. When there is fluid build-up in this region, it cause the macula to swell and thicken. thus causes vision impairment.

What causes Macular Edema?

Most common cause is diabetic retinopathy and also after eye surgery. Macular edema can also happen after eye surgery in association with age-related macular degeneration or as a result of inflammatory diseases that effects the eye. Any diseases that damage the blood vessels in the retina can cause macular edema.

Age-related macular degeneration.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease characterized by deterioration or breakdown of the macula, which is responsible for sharp, central vision. In neovascular AMD, also called “wet” AMD, blood vessels begin to grow up from the choroid (the bed of blood vessels below the retina) and into the retina. These new and abnormal blood vessels leak fluid into the macula and cause macular edema.

In naturopathy, its simply cause by accumulation of waste/toxins in organs of our body. Liver/Gall Bladder as the wood element has vital energy force imbalance. Why? Environmental, improper food digestions and mood of the person who had this problem.

Macular degeneration is due to blood deficiency and Qi deficiency. The liver is the blood storing organ. Blood deficiency of the liver will lead to malnutrition of the eye.

Therefore, the therapeutic principles are to replenish the liver and kidney, to promote circulation and to resolve the presence of phlegm and dampness that can block the circulation in the eyes. The circulation in the eyes is controlled by the spleen/stomach organs.

This dis-ease can be reversed by bringing back the Shakti force (Qi) to the impacted organ(s) and with proper food digestion and behavioral modification(life-styles), one could recover enjoy better vision. Thodu Varma (Acupuncture therapy) can be administered with ease to alleviate the dis-ease.

Organs exclusive timing chart

       This is the organs exclusive timing chart. The time when each inner organs does it maintenance where removal of wastes were undertaken. If we have any discomfort during this period, do not get alarmed because, this means organs are removing wastes from its system with regards to its exclusive timing.
      Body do not react to waste removal activities when our organs has little wastes or toxins, but if there are large amount of wastes/toxins need to be removed, body reacts and we would feel the "heat" ,such as feeling of heatiness', elevated body temperature (fever), high blood pressure (body doing extra work to supply to the organs where it needs extra blood), nausea, low blood pressure, pains and headaches or any other discomforts.
      We're usually become alarmed when these reactions are being felt. Quickly seek medical intervention, pop in some pills and remove the the discomfort by killing the viruses, germs or pathogens that are removing the wastes/toxins. these results in temporary relief to body, but in the long run, the wastes continues to be present in that organ and resurface on a later time.

      If you awake in the middle of the night repeatedly - make a note of the time and check the above diagram to see if the organ-health and corresponding emotions relate to your present physical and emotional health.

      Making your own correlations is what this is all about...

      Perhaps there is a time of day that you find particularly odious - or a time when you feel tired and wiped out? Check the chart and see if you can shed any light on what lies at the bottom of your discomfort.

      The solutions:
      1. Rest when felt dis-ease.
      2. Watch out what you eat.
      3. Proper food digestion ( chew the food, eat only when hungry, drink only when thirsty)
      4. Keep the mind healthy and calm