Good news, spring is right around the corner! According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring is the time of the liver and gallbladder, making this season the best time to regenerate and renew. In this series of blogs, we will be focusing on spring and rejuvenation, talking about how you can detox by using Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques and practices, starting with detoxing the liver.
The Importance of a Liver Detox
The liver is one of the most valued organs in the human body by TCM. Since the liver is responsible for regulating and spreading Qi, or the energy flow, throughout the entire body, it is important to ensure that you are detoxing in order to prevent the toxins from blocking the Qi and blood flow in your body.
Here are some symptoms of liver imbalance:
- Depression
- Anger
- Irritability
- Nausea
- PMS
- Painful or irregular periods
- Sighing
Ways You Can Detox the Liver
With the use of TCM and several other lifestyle changes, you can ensure that you can restore your liver, which will put your body back into balance. Here are some examples of how you can successfully detox your liver:
Seek help through acupuncture. There are more than 14 acupuncture points that can help clear up blockages caused by toxins, which in turn, will restore your body’s natural flow.
Eliminate toxins in your food and drink. It is important to ensure that you are avoiding toxins in your diet. From processed foods, to chemical additives, to alcohol, there are a variety of products you consume on daily basis that can cause acute health problems, decreasing the quality of your blood and altering the functionality of your liver.
Eat healing foods. While many foods may harm your body, there are a variety of foods that can be healing. By consuming unrefined foods that tonify the liver like spirulina, dark grapes, blackberries, beets, kelp, avocado, eggs, and beef, the better your body can function, especially when it comes to blood flow and the liver.
Clear your head. In TCM, the liver is believed to be closely related to the mind, which means that when your mind is at peace and well-rested, your liver will function more normally than when your mind is stressed. Meditation, sleep, and avoiding stress can all play a key role in a healthy liver.
From acupuncture, to Infrared Sauna and Massage Therapy, let Nature’s Balance Acupuncture & Wellness Center help you get on the path to detoxification and rejuvenation this spring. Visit us today for more information or to schedule your appointment.