Guide to nourishing emotions in spring: soothing the liver and relieving depression, following nature

Spring is the season when all things grow. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that liver qi is strong at this time and emotions are prone to fluctuations.To nourish one’s emotions requiresSoothe the liver, relieve depression and regulate moodas the core and take into accountRegular work and rest, diet and moderate exercise.The focus is to maintain a calm mind and avoid depression or irritability, supplemented by dietary therapy and traditional health methods, such as acupoint massage, tea conditioning, etc.

Soothing the liver and relieving depression, emotional management is the key

Liver qi rises in spring, which can lead to emotional problems such as irritability and anxiety.Traditional Chinese Medicine recommends passingTalk, meditate, or pursue a hobbyto relieve emotions.For example, breathing deeply for 5 minutes every morning after getting up, or practicing the "shaking head and tail to remove heart fire" movement in Baduanjin can help balance liver qi.Zhang Jingyue, a physician in the Ming Dynasty, emphasized in "Jingyue Complete Book": "In spring, it is appropriate to regulate emotions and avoid anger and depression." This shows that emotional regulation is crucial to health in spring.

Diet, work and rest: Supporting emotional balance

Eat more in your dietGreen vegetables (such as spinach, celery)and sweet and sour foods (such as hawthorn, lemon) to soften and nourish the liver.Avoid spicy and greasy food to prevent excessive liver fire.In terms of work and rest, the principle of "sleep at night and get up early" should be followed to ensure adequate sleep.Professor Wang Qi from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine recommends drinking it in springrose tea, its effect of soothing the liver and relieving depression has been confirmed by modern research ("Chinese Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine", 2018).

Movement and nature: harmonizing mind and body

Moderate exercise such asWalking, Tai ChiIt can promote the circulation of Qi and blood and relieve stress.At the same time, more contact with nature, such as outings and flower viewing, can help regulate emotions with the vitality of spring.Sun Simiao of the Tang Dynasty mentioned in "A Thousand Gold Prescriptions": "In the third month of spring, it is advisable to go out and relax", which coincides with the modern concept of "forest bathing".Some manufacturers such asTongrentangThe Xiaoyao Pills produced (not advertised) are also often used to assist in emotional recuperation, but they must be used according to medical advice.

Summary: Comprehensive nursing care, joint treatment of body and mind

Spring emotional care needsFour-pronged approach: mood, diet, work and rest, and exercise, taking soothing the liver as the key link, and conforming to the laws of nature.Health problems caused by mood swings can be effectively prevented through adjustments to daily habits and appropriate dietary therapy.Quoting the theory of "spring grows and summer grows" in "Huangdi Neijing", it emphasizes the basic role of health preservation in spring.The data reference is as follows:

Quote sources:1. Spring health theory in "The Yellow Emperor's Canon" 2. Discussion on emotional health in Zhang Jingyue's "Jingyue Complete Book" 3. Research by Professor Wang Qi of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine ("Chinese Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine") 4. Product description of Tongrentang Xiaoyao Pills (not for advertising purposes)