![]() In fact, stress and blocked emotions are the most common causes of “stuck Liver qi” in our society. Emotional stress affects all organ systems. Things such as journaling, talking to a good friend, meditating, and/or checking out the workshop described below are all ways to keep your Liver energy flowing and your vision strong and flexible.Ħ. Find things that help you clarify your vision - both day-to-day and your long-term goals. A Liver that is too stuck and rigid may have trouble bending in the breeze so to speak, or being flexible enough to creatively work around life’s roadblocks. The ability to see your path ahead, not get bogged down in the day-to-day stresses, and to have a vision for your future are all Liver strengths. Wood energy (Liver and Gallbladder) is about vision, both literally and figuratively. Find a sore spot close to the junction where the 2 bones meet and massage this point daily.ĥ. Palpate in the space between your 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones (the bones that come down from your toes over the top of your foot). To find it, place your foot flat in front of you. It’s a very commonly used point on the Liver channel to help keep energy flowing smoothly and to pull it down from the head (which makes it a great point for headaches that are due to a Liver imbalance). Those of you who are regular patients may recognize this point once I describe it. Resting properly at night allows our Liver to do its job better - to keep our energy circulating smoothly.Ĥ. Weakened Liver blood can lead to more anxiety, tighter muscles, and a host of other symptoms. Not enough rest leads to weakened blood, which prevents our qi from moving well (and vice versa). What this means is that the Liver is part of what helps rejuvenate us while we are sleeping. Metaphorically in Chinese Medicine, our “Blood” collects in our Liver at night when we sleep. Even 10 minutes/day makes a big difference.ģ. ![]() Honestly - walking is one of the very best things you can do for your both your body and your mind. What better way to help your qi move than to move! Listen to your body and follow recommendations based on your own health, constitution, etc. See the recipe below for some good ideas about how to get your whole family eating healthy greens and loving them! Oh! And if you are local and looking for a great way to get plenty of organic, affordable produce this summer, check out the CSA through Many Hands Organic Farm in Barre.Ģ. Now is the time to start to eat foods that are cooked more lightly and for less time, to eat less heavy food (oils, meats), and to cook veggies and greens in a lighter, more healthful manner. Winter is the time for foods with a more warming and sinking energy, to match the energy of Winter. Leafy, upward growing greens nourish the Blood and gently move your Liver qi. In the meantime, here are some tips you can do yourself to help balance your Liver qi.ġ. You would be amazed at how much difference one or two acupuncture treatments can make in balancing Liver energy. ![]() If any of this is sounding familiar, now’s the time to get in for an acupuncture tune up. You may also notice yourself feeling a little more short tempered than usual or having sudden bursts of anger. But, for those of us with imbalances in our Liver energy, this can be the time of year where Liver symptoms flare! Symptoms such as migraine headaches, hay fever, vertigo, and PMS can all get worse. This is what helps us be more active and energetic. Understanding Chinese Medicine: Spring is the time of year that our Liver energy begins to rise and move outward.
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