By The Point. The Place for Acupuncture. Gastonia, NC.
Let’s get one thing straight—if you’ve been told you’re “too emotional,” “overreacting,” or just plain losing it… there’s a chance your liver has something to say about that. And no, I’m not talking about your liver enzymes on your last lab test. I’m talking about your Liver Qi—that juicy, fiery, forceful energy that, in Chinese medicine, runs the emotional engine of your life.
If your moods feel like a car wreck waiting to happen, it might not be you. It might be Liver Qi Stagnation. And at The Point, we’re not here to judge—we’re here to get that energy moving and help you remember who the hell you are.
👊 What Is Liver Qi, and Why Is It Wrecking Your Vibe?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your liver isn’t just some filter for your margaritas. It's the boss of smooth flow. The Liver governs the free flow of Qi (energy), blood, and emotions throughout your entire body.
When it’s flowing, you’re balanced, grounded, and powerful.
When it’s blocked?
You rage-text your ex.
You cry at dog food commercials.
You feel trapped in your life.
You hate your job. And your cat. And probably yourself.
Welcome to Liver Qi Stagnation. It’s real, and it’s a freaking epidemic.
🧠 The Madness Symptoms: What Liver Qi Stagnation Feels Like
Let’s talk signs, because no, you're not imagining it.
Irritability (you might murder someone over a slow left-lane driver)
Mood swings (you're crying, then laughing, then ready to fight)
Menstrual irregularities (cramps, PMS, delayed periods)
Tight neck and shoulders
Sighing all the time
Digestive issues that come and go with your moods
Feelings of frustration, hopelessness, and internal chaos
Sound familiar? That’s your liver screaming for help. Not your serotonin. Not your childhood trauma. (Okay maybe both—but we’re starting with your liver.)
💥 Why Western Medicine Misses the Mark
Western medicine sees emotions as secondary. Depression? Here's a pill. Anxiety? Here's another pill. Hormonal imbalance? Just deal.
But Chinese medicine sees it differently.
In TCM, emotions are both the cause and the symptom of internal imbalance. Your liver is your emotional regulator. If its Qi is stuck, you’ll feel everything more intensely and more irrationally.
Here’s the kicker—this doesn’t show up
in your bloodwork. You can look perfectly “normal” on labs and still feel like you’re losing your mind. Because in Chinese medicine, energy precedes matter. And stagnation precedes breakdown.
So if your doctor says you’re “fine,” but your soul says otherwise—believe your soul.
🌀 What Causes Liver Qi Stagnation?
Glad you asked, because this is where things get wild:
Chronic stress (aka being alive in 2025)
Unexpressed anger or frustration (that fake smile is killing you)
Overwork and zero rest (hustle culture is liver poison)
Suppressed creativity (you're a caged dragon, not a cog in a machine)
Poor diet, alcohol, sugar, processed crap
Sitting all damn day (yes, your desk job is also to blame)n,
You weren’t designed to grind like this. Your liver was built for flow—not tensiodeadlines, or swallowing your feelings to “keep the peace.”
⚡️ How Acupuncture Unblocks the Madness
This is where we come in.
At The Point. The Place for Acupuncture in Gastonia, we specialize in getting your Qi moving again. Because when your Liver Qi starts flowing, you feel:
✅ More emotionally stable✅ Less angry and reactive✅ Calmer during your cycle✅ Unstuck—mentally and physically✅ Like you can breathe again
Acupuncture works by tapping into the meridians (energetic highways) of your body, especially the Liver meridian, to break up the congestion and stagnation that’s making you feel insane.
We don’t just needle your body—we unlock your damn soul.
🥦 Bonus Points: Food, Movement, and Emotional Detox
We won’t lie: acupuncture is a game-changer. But your lifestyle has to support the healing. Here's how to show your liver some love:
Move your body (walking, stretching, dancing—just MOVE)
Scream in your car (no joke—it clears Liver Qi)
Eat cooked leafy greens (think dandelion, mustard, kale)
Cut the alcohol and sugar (sorry not sorry)
Breathe deeply and stop holding your breath
Want to take it next-level? Come in for Nutrition Response Testing. We’ll identify what your liver is battling on a cellular level—whether it's toxins, immune challenges, or nutritional deficiencies—and tailor a plan using Standard Process whole-food supplements to support real, long-lasting change.
😤 If You’re Tired of Being Gaslit by the Medical System…
This is your sign.
Your emotions are valid. Your body isn’t broken. Your mind isn’t the enemy.
But your Liver Qi is absolutely throwing a tantrum—and we can help.
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