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1
Q

What organs are associated with the WATER element?

A

Kidneys and bladder

2
Q

WATER time of day - Kidneys

A

5 pm - 7 pm

3
Q

WATER time of day - Bladder

A

3 pm - 5 pm

4
Q

What is the sense organ for WATER?

A

Ears

5
Q

What is the body tissue for WATER?

A

Bones, teeth, bone marrow, nerves

6
Q

Which external body part is a good physical indicator of a WATER imbalance?

A

Head hair

7
Q

What is the colour for WATER?

A

Dark blue or black

8
Q

What is the odour for WATER?

A

Putrid (urine)

9
Q

What is the sound for WATER?

A

Groaning, complaining

10
Q

What emotions are associated with WATER?

A

Fear

11
Q

Which taste [sensory] is associated with WATER?

A

Salty

12
Q

Which foods are associated with WATER?

A

Sea vegetables (kelp, dulse), sea salt

13
Q

Which season is WATER?

A

Winter

14
Q

WATER direction

A

North

15
Q

WATER environment

A

Cold

16
Q

WATER body types

A

Round features, strong digestion, loyal, enjoy movement

17
Q

WATER personality

A

Loyal but few friends, smart, loves to play with family

18
Q

WATER out of balance

A

Fearful

19
Q

What is the name of the vital force that comes from the Kidneys/Bladder base?

A

Qi