Spring -Yang Quality

• Ascending – upward movement of Qi

• Natural boost of energy

• Feeling alive and fresh

• Infused with optimism & vigor

• Supports growth & creativity

Wood Element

Color green

Wood related organs:

-Liver (Yin)

-Gallbladder (Yang)

-Tendons & muscles

Spring Months

February

March

April

Liver & Gallbladder

Liver is a Yin organ, in charge of smooth Qi flow.

– Liver stores, filters and detoxifies the blood

– Liver hours are 1-3 am, but you should go to bed by 11pm, to improve functionality

– Liver is in charge of compassion, benevolence, honesty and feeling free, light and creative

– When Liver is balanced, people are kind, helpful, accepting and generous

– When Liver’s energy is disturbed, frustration, anger, resentment, irritability, moodiness, depression and sleeping disturbances may appear

– Liver is weakest between 1-3 pm

Gallbladder is a Yang organ that affects our ability to make decisions.

– When Gallbladder is strong and balanced, people are able to fight for themselves, to take initiative and lead others

– When Gallbladder energy is weak/disturbed, a person might become indecisive, timid and easily discouraged

– This organ provides muscular strength and vitality and it also affects the quality and length of sleep

– Gallbladder energy is at peak between 11 pm-1 am, and it is at its weakest between 11 am-1 pm

Spring is a good time to

• Detox your body and mind & get rid of stagnant energy

• Rest at night & get up early (to increase Yang)

• Walk a lot and spend time in nature in order to absorb the fresh new energy of the Spring

• Stretch the right side of the body, to help Liver her work

• Find ways to become more proactive

• Face life, take initiative and start something new

• Open-up yourself towards life and people

Spring foods & cooking

– Cook faster and at higher temperatures

– Avoid cold & heavy foods

– Cook with onions, leeks and mushrooms

– Make sprouts, and use seaweeds in broth and salads for cleansing and strengthening your blood

– Base your food on fresh green veggies like spinach, kale, broccoli and Brussels sprouts  

– To increase energy & improve vision, use goji & lichi

– Drink warm lemon juice in the morning, and enjoy chamomile, dandelion and orange peel tea

– To strengthen liver blood, take flaxseed, chia, sardines and/or walnuts…