Love Your Liver

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Spring is in full swing bringing new life, new beginnings and new energies. In Chinese Medicine, spring is the season associated with the liver and a very important time to keep your liver in balance.

Your liver is commonly referred to as the ‘general’ of the body having more than 500 functions. According to TCM, it is the organ that governs a woman’s health more than any other organ. Everything we eat and drink is filtered by the liver including medications and drugs. It is always working hard to get rid of what we don’t need and is responsible for the smooth flow of “qi,” blood, and emotions.

When the Liver is out of balance it may show up in symptoms such as; headaches, frustration, anger, depression, digestive disorders, menstrual disorders, teeth grinding and high blood pressure, to name a few. If you are waking up between 1am and 3am and have an overall feeling of being ‘stuck’ in your life, your liver is probably in need of a little attention. With simple lifestyle adjustments, we can harmonize our liver and ensure we are living in sync with nature, which will allow our own health to thrive.

Keep the Liver happy this Spring season:

  • Move: The Liver needs movement and so do you; take walks in nature, dance, do yoga - whatever makes you happy and keeps you moving.

  • Castor Oil Packs: One of the best ways to detoxify your liver is using a Castor Oil Pack. The essential fatty acids in the castor oil encourage removal of toxins. *Packs available for purchase in the Wellness Shop

  • Practice Forgiveness: Old resentments and grudges can do damage to Liver energy. The more we practice forgiveness, the happier the Liver is.

  • Spring Clean: Purge your closets, organize some drawers and give your space a good spring cleaning.

  • Eat Clean and Green: Cleanse the Liver with leafy greens and begin eliminating foods that stress the Liver such as fried, sugary or processed foods. Remember even little adjustments can help create big shifts.

  • Warm, Lemon Water: Keep the Liver flushed by starting your day with warm mug of lemon water. This will help the Liver eliminate any toxins you’ve released during your sleep and help nourish the Liver.

  • Take Baths: Enjoy warm baths filled with Epsom salts to help rid your body of toxins and support your Liver.

  • Acupuncture + Herbs: Your Acupuncture sessions and specific recommended herbs can help support your liver health an any emotions associated with the Liver Qi disharmony; stress, anger, frustration.