Spring is the season for growth. It is the time when winter’s inward energy begins to move upward and out, like a small plant pushing through the soil. Life blossoms around us in shades of green. It is the return of new life to the world after the cold bleakness of winter.
In our bodies, spring relates to the wood element and the Liver system. The Liver in Chinese Medicine is responsible for the flowing movement of energy and emotions. When we get angry or repress our emotions they can become “stuck” and the natural flow is disrupted.
Signs of a disharmony in your Liver system:
- Brittle fingernails
- Blurred vision or dry eyes
- Tendon problems.
- Migraine headaches (especially on either side).
- Indigestion and bloating.
- Excess weight.
- Menstrual/PMS/menopausal problems.
- Bad breath.
- Arthritis
Here are some tips to living in harmony with spring:
- Go to rest at night and get up early.
- Take leisurely walks in nature.(especially in the morning)
- Avoid drinking a lot of alcohol
- Eat Liver foods for healing.
Truly, liver imbalance can be one of the most disturbing things in one’s life. Anger is such a tricky emotion to handle. I for example believe I have a very strong liver, but I think this is exactly what is causing it to “act out”, overheat and manifest itself in a negative way.
It would be interesting to explain how an organ’s strength, weakness, overheating and imbalance manifest themselves and how they relate to one another, since those conditions can be confusing at times. Also, how does the liver’s health relate to the health of the organ that precedes it in the Control Cycle (the lungs with corresponding to the metal element). Maybe in some cases, strengthening the lungs may bring the liver to a more balanced state more easily.