Avoid Anger
Spring spans from the Start of Spring to the Start of Summer, encompassing six solar terms: Start of Spring, Rain Water, Awaking of Insects, Spring Equinox, Pure Brightness, and Grain Rain. Traditional Chinese Medicine holds that spring energy connects with the liver. As heaven and humanity correspond, spring health preservation focuses on nurturing the liver to prevent illness and maintain wellness. The liver governs the ascending of yang energy, thrives on smooth flow and dispersion, and abhors stagnation.To ensure the liver's energy flows harmoniously with nature, the foremost priority is nurturing mental well-being. According to traditional Chinese medical theory, anger harms the liver, making anger avoidance essential for spring wellness. A cheerful disposition supports liver health, while depression leads to stagnant liver energy. This impairs the liver's dispersing function, disrupts neuroendocrine system regulation, weakens immunity, and increases susceptibility to mental disorders, liver disease, and cardiovascular conditions. Therefore, spring wellness requires avoiding anger.
Meditative Sitting and Massage
As spring's yang energy rises, moderate activity is beneficial. Yet meditative sitting also serves as an excellent method for regulating emotions and preventing yang energy depletion.For those prone to spring fatigue, dizziness, or headaches: - Self-massage the Yongquan point on the soles to direct energy downward. - Press the Baihui point on the crown to open orifices, calm the mind, and pacify liver wind. - Stimulate the Taiyang points to clear heat and improve vision. - Gently knead the eye sockets to refresh the mind. Additionally, pressing the points above and below the big toe joint helps reduce liver fire.The liver corresponds to wood, and wood generates fire. This can lead to oral ulcers and sores on the tip of the tongue, all arising from liver fire. Spring brings frequent winds, and wind is the leader of all diseases. Guarding against wind pathogens invading the body is crucial. With significant temperature fluctuations between spring mornings and evenings, avoid sudden reductions in clothing. Appropriate spring layering is essential. Pay special attention to wearing thicker garments on the lower body, keeping the waist, abdomen, legs, and feet warm.Avoid wearing skirts or sandals too early. The legs and feet are the terminal points of qi and blood circulation, where yang energy struggles to reach. They require extra warmth to prevent wind pathogens and cold entering through the feet.Spring energy corresponds internally to the liver. As yang energy rises, liver qi and liver fire tend to ascend with the spring energy. Excessive liver yang can stir internal liver wind, potentially leading to conditions like hypertension, epilepsy, dizziness, and headaches. Excessive liver qi also heightens one's spirit and emotions, making people prone to irritability, rage, and agitation.
As spring warms, qi and blood circulation intensify, accelerating the body's metabolism. While healthy individuals adapt swiftly, the frail, elderly, and children may experience discomfort, triggering relapses or worsening existing conditions. Thus, spring demands diligent self-care—never be complacent, and adjust diet and routines accordingly.