From the beginning of February, we have been in the first cycle of the year, the Wood cycle. Traditional Chinese medicine is based on 5 main cycles associated with a specific organ and a season. They are represented by the following symbols: wood, fire, earth, metal and water.
- The liver is associated with spring and the symbol of wood. It’s VITALITY.
- The heart is associated with summer and the symbol of fire. It’s HEAT.
- The lung is associated with autumn and the metal symbol. It’s the BREATH , the SLOWDOWN .
- The kidney is associated with winter and the symbol of water. It’s COLD.
- The spleen is associated with the inter-season and the symbol of the earth. It’s the ROOTS.
Symbolically, the wood at the origin of yang energy represents expansion and activity, heat and connection to summer and the second element of the cycle, fire.
Like nature that awakens in spring, our being is carried by new ideas, change and hope.
During this season, the organs to be stimulated are the liver and gallbladder linked to digestion. The liver ensures the unhindered circulation of QI throughout the body in all directions. It has an “army general” function. It helps the spleen and stomach to ensure their digestive function. The free flow of QI has an influence on your emotional state. And the emotion of spring season is anger, which can be our drive to change and gives us the strength to fight if we control it.
To properly prepare your body and mind this spring:
- stimulate the organs of the season with detox treatments.
- eat green, leafy and seasonal vegetables: Asparagus, blueberries, cabbage, sprouted sprouts, watercress, broccoli, salad…
- take a walk in the nature and breathe deeply. And why not, practice an outdoor sport.
- and stimulate your meridians corresponding to the deficient organs with acupuncture sessions!
Anyway, take full advantage of this beautiful season of renewal !
