Health Tips for Spring

Oriental Medicine Health Tips for Spring
By Kitty Bradshaw

It’s mid-Spring and according to Five Element Theory, the 'Wood' energy is coming to its lowest ebb.

If you've been reading BIOM's Seasonal Health Tips, you've recognized that the effect Spring has on your body has been quite strong this year, based on whichever of the common Spring health problems you may be experiencing.

Self Checkup
Just as Five Element Theory indicates that the characteristic energy of Spring is "Wood," it also says the color is 'green,' which is the color associated with your Liver and Gallbladder. The surging energy of Spring is seen in the vibrant green color of young leaves, and how you feel Spring's energy in your body is determined by the health of your Liver and Gallbladder. If these organs are balanced, you'll feel a smooth, pleasant energy flowing through you that stimulates your creativity and a sense that fundamentally all is well in your life.

If your Liver and Gallbladder are not functioning properly, emotional problems like frustration, irritation, anger, or rage are not uncommon. Physically, symptoms like insomnia, high blood pressure, sciatica, constipation, migraine headaches, vision and other eye-related problems, hives, asthma and eczema can all be exacerbated by Spring energy and may be bothering you more than usual right now.

Help Yourself
There are things you can do to help yourself get through this time of year more comfortably if you're experiencing any of the problems mentioned above.