Acupuncture and Facial Rejuvenation: Spring and Traditional Chinese Medicine is all about renewal

Spring: The long awaited change of winter to spring has finally arrived. We see flowers come into bloom, and the temperature starts to rise. With it there is a sense of renewal. This may also cause agitation in individuals as the springtime inspires the urge to move forward and grow after the encapsulation of winter.

Winter was a time to conserve energy and reduce activity; spring should be a time of regeneration, new beginnings, and a renewal of spirit.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine spring is the season of the liver and gallbladder

Therefore spring is the ideal time for cleansing and rejuvenation for overall health and well-being.

o Element: Wood

o Colour: Green

o Nature: Yang

o Organs: Liver, Gallbladder

o Emotion: (Liver) Anger, (Gallbladder) Decision making

Put Some Spring into Your well-being

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine spring corresponds to the "Wood" element and is the season of the liver and gallbladder.

Therefore spring is the ideal time for cleansing and rejuvenation for overall health and

well-being.

According to the philosophy of Chinese medicine, the liver is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi (energy) throughout the body. When the liver functions smoothly, physical and emotional activity also runs smoothly. Like wise if your liver isn’t functioning it may be expressed by emotional outbursts, increased agitation, or emotional stagnation or allergy. So, for great health this spring, move your Qi!

Stretch - The liver controls the tendons. According to Chinese medicine, the liver stores blood during periods of rest and then releases it to the tendons in times of activity, maintaining tendon health and flexibility. Incorporate a morning stretch into your routine. Try yoga or Qi Gong.

Eye Exercises - The liver opens into the eyes. Although all the organs have some connection to the health of the eyes, the liver is connected to proper eye function. Remember to take breaks when looking at a computer monitor for extended periods of time and do eye exercises.

Eat Green - Green is the colour of the liver and of springtime. Eating young plants - fresh, leafy greens, sprouts, and immature cereal grasses - can improve the liver's overall functions and aid in the movement of qi.

Taste Sour - Foods and drinks with sour tastes are thought to stimulate the liver's qi. Put lemon slices in your drinking water, use vinegar and olive oil for your salad dressing. Garnish your sandwich with a slice of dill pickle.

Do more outdoor activities - Outside air helps liver qi flow. If you have been feeling irritable, find an outdoor activity to smooth out that liver qi stagnation. Try walking by the ocean or a new sport.

Enjoy milk thistle tea - Milk thistle helps protect liver cells from incoming toxins and encourages the liver to cleanse itself of damaging substances, such as alcohol, medications, pesticides, environmental toxins, and even heavy metals such as mercury.

Get Acupuncture treatments - Acupuncture and Oriental medicine can help improve the overall health of your liver as well as treat stress and anger, which are often associated with liver qi disharmony. Pre-menstrual tension and Allergies are just a few aliments that are associated with Liver disharmony.

Seasonal acupuncture treatments just four times a year can serve to tonify the inner organ systems and can correct minor annoyances before they become serious problems Book today to see how acupuncture can help you stay healthy this spring!

Spring is the perfect time to cleanse, Call us and out more about our cleanse program.

Acupuncture and Facial Rejuvenation Doonan Noosa Hinterland 0412 501 301.