HEALING ARTS
Maintaining Sexual Energy
By Li Hua, L. Ac. TCMD.
Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches that sexual Diet and exercise infl uence sexual energy. If the libido
energy is in charged by the kidneys. The fi ve elements is too high, then avoid garlic, onions, meats, cheese,
theory of traditional Chinese medicine states that the alcohol and cigarettes. If self-discipline is a problem,
organs are related to and infl uenced by each other. eat more vegetables and beans or legumes. Practice
Sexual energy acts much like stomach energy. When Yin and Yang exercises to balance the kidneys. If the
stomach energy is very low, the appetite is lost. The libido is too low, follow a diet which includes a variety
stature can become thin and weak. If stomach energy of foods to nourish the kidneys, such as lamb, beef,
is very high; the appetite is ravenous, which may lead chicken or chives. Practice Yin exercises fi rst, and then
to over eating and becoming over weight resulting in Yin and Yang exercises later. Yoga is a good example of
health problems. Balanced stomach energy is needed. yin exercise. Running or aerobics are examples of yang
Sexual energy, the source of the life, originally is given
exercise.
by the parents, but can be improved. It is used to Healthy Chi is necessary for a healthy sex life. Sleep can
reproduce and continue the human species. It is also aff ect sexual energy. Adequate sleep can help boost
used to satisfy a primary physiological need similar to sexual energy and refresh the mind. Engage in sex when
sleeping, eating, drinking, urinating, elimination, or well rested and refrain when tired or over stressed.
menstruation. In addition, sexual energy engenders Use birth control to avoid unwanted or unexpected
and propagates love and happiness between a wife pregnancy since this can deplete the life force energy. It
and husband. is important that couples give each other some space as
Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that puberty is
well as participating in family activities together. Spirit,
achieved at around 14 years of age, however; it takes
mind and body are all connected. Good communication
several years for the reproductive organs to fully develop
is imperative to a mutual understanding of each other
mature sexual energy. So it is good for health and quality
as well as keeping harmony in the family. Keep your
of life to save the sexual energy until after the age of 21
partner happy. Respect each other and treat each other
- 24 years old. The libido is highest from the mid 20ʼs
well to avoid hard feelings, which can block sexual
until around 50 – 60 years old when it gradually fades.
energy. Take time out of your routine for romance. A
Unhappiness, not age, is one of the biggest blocks to
candle light dinner for for two with the kids at their
healthy sexual energy. In addition, over use of any energy
grandparents house works wonders to boost sexual
can cause the body problems. An over active sex life is
energy.
much the same as over eating. It causes health problems
resulting in a shorter life span.
There are many methods to increase sex energy.
Acupuncture is one of them. Sometimes your
acupuncturist will add Chinese herbs or special foods
Contact Li Hua L.Ac. TCMD at Atlanta
to speed up the healing process. Not only is sexual
Acupuncture Center or 404-250-9903
or e-mail
lihua@aac2000.com or surf
energy improved by acupuncture treatments - the
her web site at
www.aac2000.com
entire body is balanced and enhanced.
16 Oracle 20/20 February 2009
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