Explanation

The lungs are responsible for absorbing oxygen from the air we breathe, and eliminating carbon dioxide.

• Common symptoms of imbalance may include:
*  Asthma
*  Discomfort in between the shoulders
*  Discomfort in the ribs or the upper back

• Hormones Produced: None known

• The lungs generate the following emotions:
                            Crying                          Confusion
                           Discouragement          Defensiveness
                           Rejection                       Grief
                           Sadness                         Self-abuse
                           Sorrow                           Stubbornness

• Muscle connections: Deltoid muscles, coracobrachialis muscles and serratus anterior.

• Diurnal cycle: The lungs come into prominence during the time of the lung Meridian, 3amto 5am.