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Spring is the season when the ascending and active energy surges upward after winter's slumber, instigating movement and arousing the mind. The energizing, warming season of spring is a time of increased blood circulation and production of hormones, qualities associated with youthfulness, sexual activity and high energy. |
| According to Chinese medical theory this is the season to attend to the organs of the liver and gall bladder, and to regulate the upward and outward flow of energy. When the liver is harmonious, there is calmness and attentiveness. People with vital livers are leaders, decision makers and problem solvers who are never stressed or tense. When hindered, stagnant, or overheated, the energy flow in the liver and throughout the body is hampered, resulting in myriad physical and emotional disturbances. For this reason, patients will have aggravated symptoms in the spring related to the liver energy. During the spring, acupuncture and acupressure treatments can help to regulate the flow of liver qi to help you feel balanced and rooted. | |
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Spring is an important time for cleansing impurities and detoxifying the body. The preferred sites of spring treatments are the face and skin, home to sensitive acupuncture points that easily absorb herbal medicines. The skin is our largest organ of elimination. Facial diagnosis will show blockages throughout the body. TCM's spring treatments include massage, neck and facial acupuncture and rejuvenating facial treatments made from fresh flower combinations, honey and pure pearl powder. These treatments promote the production of life-giving hormones, improve circulation of blood, refresh and tone the skin, and, help prevent allergies and spring colds.
Spring is also the season when hay fever, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and allergic asthma occur, so the prevention of those diseases should be started from the season before, in winter. Preventive treatments in the spring also include herbal teas, such as Ganmaoling Tea, for spring colds and flu.
Who should take part in Spring Preventive Healthcare?
People who have the following problems should come in for Spring Preventive Healthcare, as this is the season when imbalances can be exacerbated by the rapid expanse of the springtime energy.
Volatile emotions/Moodiness
Emotional repression
Anger/frustration/irritability/resentment
Depression
Moodiness
Low self-confidence
Vascular headaches
Migraines
Muscle spasms
High blood pressure
Nerve inflammations
Menstrual problems
Low energy
Sexual dysfunction
Stress
Indigestion
Constipation
Hepatitis
Allergies
Hay fever
Rhinitis
Asthma
