Liver Health - Spring Allergy Season
Liver Health - Spring Allergy Season
Springtime is liver health time. We would love to help you combat spring allergies
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Liver is the organ responsible for the smooth flow of emotions as well as Qi and blood. It is the organ that is most affected by excess stress or emotions. If you have any eye issues, including blurry vision, red or dry eyes, itchy eyes, it may be a sign deep down that your Liver is not functioning smoothly. Spring allergies are associated with the liver energy being stagnant or stuck. Depression and anger are the emotions associated with the Liver. If you are often down or depressed, irritable, get angry easily, have trouble unwinding from the day’s activities, have trouble reasoning or going with the flow and letting things go, you are experiencing a Liver stagnation or deficiency problem. Experiencing these emotions chronically or excessively can seriously unbalance the function of your Liver.
Our lifestyle can have impact on our liver, most of us generally need to take it easy, slow down and stay calm, especially during the spring. Gentle exercise, like swimming, stretching and walks help move our liver energy and to relax our minds. Try to let go or stay away from stressful situations. Avoid getting caught up in spring’s intense new energies! Limit or Avoid alcohol! Drinking in moderation can go a long way towards preserving your Liver’s energy and giving it a break.
Deep breathing is another way to support moving your liver energy.
There are some great acupressure or acupuncture points we can show you to use with tacks and seeds on points at home. Schedule a virtual appointment with all of our acupuncturists for more details.