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Spring is here, although this weather is an exercise is patience! It's WARM, it's cold, it's windy, it's sunny, it's gray, it's SLEETING?!? It's a transition season, and that involves a lot of back and forth. Which has the potential to bring some irritability with the unpredictability. With that scenario in mind, I want to discuss SYSTEMS in our bodies, and how they flow.
Spring is Liver season in Chinese medicine—the time to refresh, restore, and get energy moving again after winter’s deep rest. The Liver governs smooth Qi flow, blood circulation, and detoxification, and it also supports healthy tendons, ligaments, and emotional balance.
The best way to support this process? Eat foods that nourish the Blood, improve circulation, and help the body clear out what it no longer needs. Here are my top 10 picks for spring vitality!
In Chinese Medicine, the liver is closely associated with the element of Wood, which is dominant during the spring season. Spring, a time of renewal and growth, mirrors the qualities of Wood—expansion, vitality, and upward movement. Just as trees and plants sprout and flourish in spring, the liver's energy is at its peak, promoting growth and the smooth flow of Qi (energy) throughout the body.
Don’t let this freezing cold January weather wreak havoc on your immune system. Here are some tips for keeping your IMMUNE SYSTEM strong and resilient in the coming weeks. I hope you find these tips helpful in contributing to your big picture of health. I’ve enjoyed collecting all of this knowledge to share with you, and it warms me to know that you might use them to show some kindness and love to yourself and your loved ones.
