Oriental Medicine offers practical wisdom for adjusting to seasonal change. One of the basic concepts in Oriental Medicine is the Five Element system of correspondences. Each element having an associated season, emotion, taste, organ, etc.
Category: Spring Health Tips
Staying Healthy in Spring: The Oriental Medicine Way
Early Spring is the time to start rebuilding the strength of your Kidneys—which are somewhat depleted from their Winter work.
The Wood energy of Spring: A time when the health and vitality of your Liver and Gallbladder will become the focus of your body’s attention.
Harnessing the Seasonal Energy of Spring
The seasonal energies are a bit confused at this point. The spring which was supposed to begin back in March and April, has been delayed. And this has confused the organs that are active during spring and winter.
The kidneys which are most active in winter are very exhausted at this time. They don’t like the cold. Since it’s been cold for such a long time they are more tired than usual. This has created many stresses in peoples’ bodies. This results in injuries, illnesses and strain. The cold is especially hard on the joints and the lower back.
Oriental Medicine: Improve Your Health in Spring
Early Spring is the time to start rebuilding the strength of your Kidneys, which get depleted from their Winter work.
The Wood energy of Spring is a time when the health and vitality of your Liver and Gallbladder become the focus of your body’s attention.
Get Relief From Spring Maladies
Because the Wood Element of Spring affects the nerves and mental activity, be on the lookout for changes in the following areas:
• Emotional swings
• Increased irritability and frustrations
• Raw nerves
• Insomnia
• Headaches
• Vision problems
• Digestive problems
