When we talk about vitality in body, mind, and spirit, no organ takes center stage with more panache than the heart. Its rhythmic beating helps push blood through approximately 100,000 miles of blood vessels that weave through the body, delivering essential oxygen, nutrients, and compounds to cells, while picking up waste for the kidneys, liver, and lungs to filter and eliminate. It also functions as a center of emotion. When we snuggle up to a loved one, good vibes emanate from the chest, and when we suffer from extreme stress or loss, we often feel it in the heart. Simply put, the heart symbolizes the essence of life.
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