Spring is the season of growth, regeneration, increased activity and new beginnings.Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the liver is connected to the spring qi" , and spring is a great time to nourish the liver for Spring rejuvenation.
During the season of spring, people experience many changes. Allergies, high blood pressure, headaches, sinus pain and congestion, anger, irritation and tendon problems are just some of the issues common to the spring months.
To keep the liver and gallbladder working smoothly, things like acupuncture, herbal formulas, tai chi and qi gong are all recommended. Acupuncture utilizes over 300 different pressure points on the body to help keep it in alignmentand shine on your face. There are specific points that can be used to help balance the body during the season of spring.
1. Liver 3 (Tai Chong) – This point is located bilaterally on the top of the foot, in the depression about one thumb-breadth from the edge of the webbing between the first and second toes. This point can be used to decrease headaches, nasal congestion and depression.
2. Large Intestine 20 (Ying Xiang)– Found bilaterally on either side of the nose, in the nasolabial groove, level with the lower border of the nostril. This point is very effective for decreasing nasal pain and obstruction, as well as helping decrease rhinorrhea, also known as a runny nose. These symptoms are quite common with allergies that occur during spring.
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