Spring Begins Solar Term Health Guide
Spring Begins is the first solar term of the year, yang energy rises and life awakens.
? The core features of Spring Begins
The Great Awakening
? Yang Energy Ascends: Winter dormancy ends + Spring vitality emerges = “Nature’s Grand Revival”
? Liver Season Begins: Wood element activates, liver qi rises and spreads throughout body
Body Alert Points
? Liver qi stagnation: irritability, mood swings, and frustration from blocked energy flow
? Spring allergies emerge: pollen and wind-borne pathogens challenge immune system
? Spring fatigue: body exhausted from transition, needs adaptation time despite increasing energy
? The Golden Rules of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Health Preservation
▶️ Diet Three Should-be and Three Taboos
Should Eat:
Spring greens and sprouts ? (leeks, spinach, bean sprouts – support liver’s upward energy)
Sweet and mild foods ? (dates, yams, honey – nourish spleen and harmonize liver)
Pungent herbs in moderation ? (scallions, ginger – help yang qi rise and disperse)
Should Avoid:
Sour and astringent foods ? (contract liver qi when it needs to spread freely)
Heavy greasy foods ? (burden spleen and liver during activation phase)
Excessive spicy foods ?️ (overstimulate rising liver yang causing anger and headaches)
▶️ Key Points of Living
? Wake up 6:30-7 AM: Practice “Winter Spring Transition” routine + Unblocking Meridians (check Coach Delphine’s program for techniques)
? Morning outdoor walks: Expose yourself to rising sun and fresh air to harmonize with nature’s awakening
? Sleep before 10 PM: Allow liver to detox and regenerate during 11 PM-3 AM optimal window
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