Spring Acupuncture Tips
Tips to Keep You Healthy, Happy and
Flexible.
This is not a time to be
angry.
But according to Traditional
Chinese Medicine, being angry is exactly what you can expect if you don’t
balance your wood element.
In TCM, spring is
represented by the element wood. Wood
represents birth and newness, the time for fresh ideas and new starts. Unsurprisingly, its color is green like the
fresh growth of spring.
Wood governs your spine,
joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons.
A wood imbalance can lead to spinal problems, poor flexibility or
arthritis. Wood also governs your eyes.
But most important for your
mood, wood governs your liver. Your
liver is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi (energy) and smooth flowing Qi
means health and vitality. The emotion
associated with your liver is anger. If
your liver is imbalanced your Qi will be disrupted and you’ll be angry.
Healthy (and happy) spring
acupuncture practices mean balancing your wood element and caring for your
liver.
Healthy Spring Acupuncture Practices
Try these spring acupuncture
recommendations, to keep your wood balanced and your liver healthy.
●
Cleanse. Cleaning your colon releases accumulated
toxins, undigested food, parasites and fungi.
With a clean colon your digestion is more efficient and your body is
healthier.
●
Detox your liver. Reduce
or eliminate alcohol or drugs that are toxic to your liver. Consider a detox that specifically targets
your liver. Call me if you need
suggestions.
●
Stretch. Start or recommit to a healthy stretching
routine. Try yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, or
other exercises that move, loosen and flex your joints.
●
Exercise your eyes. Massage
your face, especially around your eyes.
Roll your eyes and move them in figure 8s. Practice focusing on distant objects and then
focusing on close objects in quick succession.
Put time limits on your computer sessions. These exercises strengthen your eyes and can
improve your eyesight.
●
Control your anger. Create a
healthy anger management plan. Journal,
meditate or get counseling. Put limits
on stressful situations. Find activities
that refocus your anger in healthy ways.
Healthy Spring Acupuncture Diet
Follow these tips for a
healthy spring diet that supports your liver.
●
Eat light. Overeating taxes your liver.
●
Eat greens. Sprouts, wheatgrass, spinach, kale and
dandelions are particularly good foods in the spring.
●
Eat sour? Sour is the flavor associated with spring,
however sour flavors are only recommended for certain constitutions. Instead of dousing your greens with vinegar
or lemon juice dressings, consult with me to find out what flavors are best for
you.
●
Drink milk thistle tea. Milk
thistle detoxes your liver.
●
Season your food. Pungent
spices like basil, fennel, marjoram, rosemary, caraway, dill and bay leaf are
excellent for spring cooking—and they taste good.
By keeping your wood balanced
and your liver healthy you will be happy.
You’ll feel vital, flexible and clear.
If you have questions about healthy spring acupuncture practices feel
free to call me for recommendations.
New York Sports Acupuncture
888.375.5444
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