Recharging your kidneys....

What is one thing we can't live without?   You may have thought water, food, etc.

But truly, one thing we can't go without for longer than possibly a few minutes, is oxygen.

And our kidneys contain cells that produce oxygen for our red blood cells (along with producing the hormone EPO. Once made, EPO acts on red blood cells to protect them from destruction).

In Chinese medicine, the kidneys are the Root of Life and contain storage cells for longevity, resilience and health, including our energy levels.

So how can we recharge our kidneys every day?

There is a deep breathing exercise that anyone can do, any where, each day that will bring in more oxygen to the kidneys and here are the steps:

1.  Through your nose, breathe in your deepest breath.  Fill your chest cavity and with this your spine will straighten and fill even more.

2.  From this breath, as you stretch your chest area and back with this new fresh air, now continue to fill your belly area beneath the belly button. Let the air expand your stomach area. In turn this expands your lower back.

3.  Breathe out from your nose so that this healing, healthy air stays within you, emptying out the air from your belly area once again.

4.  Repeat several times.

This recharging exercise can be done throughout your days and is a healthy benefit for everyone!

Happy deep breathing!

Colleen :-)