Spring sees the subsiding of yin energy and the rising of yang energy, a time when nature starts to grow again and people feel the urge to start moving so here are 3 quick tips to optimize your health in Spring.
- Wear a scarf: even if it is warm and wearing a scarf is a little uncomfortable it will protect the back of your neck from the wind pathogen which is considered the spearhead of a thousand diseases.
- Sleep time: it is advised to still wake a little later in the morning and sleep a little a later in the evening during this season; this corresponds with Spring representing yin in the morning (still mildly cold) and yang of an evening (warmer).
- Allergy Assertiveness: if you are prone to allergies it is advised that you see your acupuncturist immediately; ideally you would have seen them in the last weeks of Winter to boost your immune system as it is a lot better to prevent the allergies rather than treat them even if your practitioner is able to do both.
Follow those 3 tips as you break out of winter hibernation and your body will continue on in much better condition.
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