We are now moving into the long-awaited change from winter to spring. Seeds sprout, flowers bloom, and the sun warms the earth. There is, as always at this time of year, a remarkable sense of renewal and new life.

While winter was a time to conserve energy and reduce activity, spring is a time of regeneration, new beginnings, and a renewal of spirit.

In accordance with this regeneration, spring is the ideal time for cleansing as it rejuvenates and enhances overall health and well-being. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is represented by the wood element and focus is on the liver and its complementary organ, the gallbladder.  These two organs are usually the primary targets for springtime cleansing and health regimens.

According to the philosophy of Chinese medicine, the liver is one of the organs responsible for the smooth flowing of Qi (energy) throughout the body. When the liver functions smoothly, physical and emotional activity throughout the body also run smoothly. So, for optimum health this spring, move your Qi!