In March, everything recovers. Spring is the season when nature is full of vitality and life is about to bloom, and it is also the most active period of our human body's physiological activities. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that spring is the best time to nourish the liver, and we should adapt to the time of day, grasp the characteristics of the season, do a good job in the maintenance of the liver, and protect our yang energy.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver corresponds to spring, and if the liver qi is smooth, it will be vigorous; If the liver qi is stagnant, it will be clustered. Therefore, nourishing the liver in spring is equivalent to maintaining our physical health and vitality.
First of all, we need to adjust our diet to nourish the liver. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver prefers light, nutrient-rich foods. In spring, we can eat more green vegetables and fruits such as spinach, celery, broccoli, citrus such as chicken, fish, tofu, etc., to help the liver repair and regenerate.
Secondly, we need to maintain a good mood to facilitate the smooth flow of liver qi. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that anger hurts the liver, so we should avoid excessive excitement and anger and keep our mood comfortable to facilitate the development of liver qi. In spring, we can participate in more outdoor activities, such as hiking, walking, etc., to feel the vitality of nature, which is conducive to the smooth flow of liver qi.
In addition, we need to arrange our work and rest reasonably and ensure adequate sleep. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that night is the best time for liver repair, and we should ensure that we are in a good night's sleep during this time. In spring, it is best to sleep before 11 o'clock at night to facilitate the repair of the liver and the growth of yang energy.
Among the maintenance methods of traditional Chinese medicine, moxibustion is a long-standing means of health preservation. Moxibustion nourishes the liver, mainly by stimulating the acupuncture points on the liver meridian.
When performing moxibustion to nourish the liver, it is first necessary to select the appropriate acupuncture points. Commonly used acupuncture points include Liver Yu, Bile Yu, Taichong, Zusanli, etc. Liver Yu and Bile Yu are located on the back, which are the back Yu acupoints of the liver and gallbladder organs, and moxibustion can adjust the function of the bile and promote the flow of qi and blood. Taichong acupoint is an important acupuncture point on the liver meridian, located in the depression between the big toe and the second toe of the foot. Zusanli is a health acupuncture point, located below the outside of the knee, moxibustion Zusanli can nourish the spleen qi and enhance the body's resistance.
Nourishing the liver and protecting yang qi in spring is an important task for us to maintain our health. Let us conform to nature, follow the way of traditional Chinese medicine to maintain health, do a good job in nourishing the liver in spring, and welcome a vibrant and beautiful life.