Spring is here! In the Five-Element theories, this
is the time of the year ruled by the wood element.
The organs associated with springtime are our
liver and gallbladder. The liver is our largest
organ, and they say it’s the only organ in our
body that can regenerate itself. The Chinese have
a different perspective on the liver. In Chinese
medicine, our liver is in charge of the smooth
flow of Qi throughout the body and keeps our
emotions balanced. Stagnation of the flow of liver
Qi usually happens when we are stressed, and the
feelings of frustration or anger come up. When the
liver is out of balance, the following symptoms
occur:
• Emotional problems
• Rib pain
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Cramping
• Tendon problems
• Jaundice
• Vision problems
• Digestive disorders
The liver stores the blood which is released to
nourish the tendons and muscles. So, if you are
getting pulled muscles, look at the liver as the
possible culprit. When liver qi is stagnant, you
can experience irritability and tightness in the
chest. When liver blood is deficient, symptoms
such as dry eyes and skin pallor manifest.
When we experience stress and stress-related
problems, the digestive system is disturbed and
irritable bowel syndrome or indigestion may occur.
If you are drinking that delicious espresso coffee
in the morning, or stopping at Starbucks as your
morning routine, and thinking it’s good for you,
think again. Good chances you are getting some
spasms and muscle cramps. That cup can really
disturb smooth flow of liver Qi. All the yin
organs are not only associated with an internal
organ, they are also connected with one of our
sense organs. The liver opens into the eyes. Eye
problems can usually be traced to a deficiency of
liver yin or blood.
Spring is when the flowers shoot out of the
ground, and life begins again. It’s the time to
renew your plans, set your goals, and make a new
vision or a Ba Gua board. That’s what the Magic
Square program
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will teach you — how to make your own Ba Gua
board.
I wish you the Best in your Health, Wealth, and
Happiness!
Dr. Wu Dhi
