4 Tips to Spring Forward Into Health

While winter was a time to rest and go inward, spring is a time of renewal and regeneration.  In traditional Chinese medicine, spring is associated with the liver and its energy is expansive and outward moving.

When liver energy is balanced, we are able to make decisions and follow through with our creative visions, our tendons are flexible, and our eyes are clear and bright.  When the liver is out of balance, we may notice foggy thinking, tight tendons, red and itchy eyes, or increased agitation.

Four tips to put some spring in your step:

1. stretch (morning or yoga or tai qi)
2. taste sour (lemon, olive oil, tomatoes)
3. eat green (young plants or dark leaves)
4. go outside (to breathe)

When spring arises, if you begin to feel out of balance, consider receiving a traditional Chinese medicine treatment.  Acupuncture and traditional Chinese herbs can help to improve the health of your liver, as well as harmonize with spring’s energy.