Spring and Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Spring and Traditional

 

In Traditional , we have a healing methodology called

the 5 Phases (Elements). In the Spring the weather is starting to

warm up by the change in the sun's position. The botanical world is

making its renewal through growth and upheaval. The energy of the

season is rising upward and outward and expressing itself with the

freshness of a new start. This new growth is what is represented by

the element of Wood.

 

Spring is the time when the climate is represented by Wind. Wind Cold

imbalances are those in which wind and cold play a role in dis-ease.

The Liver and Gall Bladder systems are the most vulnerable at this

time of year.

 

These imbalances are often expressed as hepatitis and pink eye which,

in TCM stems back to imbalances in the Liver and Gallbladder systems.

 

The Liver governs the workings of the sinews and muscles and

imbalances are more apparent at this time of year. The sound

associated with Spring is shouting, while the emotion most prevalent

tends to be anger.

 

By being prepared with this knowledge, it allows us to be in tune

with our own body systems and shows how our health can be influenced

by nature.

 

A liver tonic for detoxing is a great idea for this time of year. One

to two weeks on a liver tonic, such as Milk Thistle, Dandelion or the

Chinese herbal formula, Xiao Yao Wan are some suggestions.

 

By learning how to heal with the seasons Traditional

can help you find help through acupuncture, cupping, moxa therapy and

herbal medicine in order to bring the body back into a state of

homeostasis!

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.

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