After the beginning of autumn, the weather gradually turns cooler from the summer heat. In daily life, we often hear friends say they are feeling hot-tempered, and their tempers can become very irritable. Autumn is a dry season, which can exacerbate this dryness and easily lead to emotional agitation.
Of course, this is simply a matter of difficult emotional control, so it can’t really be classified as a disease! But did you know? A person who harbors resentment or feels depressed for a long time can affect the flow of liver energy, leading to liver stagnation, which impacts liver health and can result in liver heat. The liver is an important detox organ in our body; irregular eating habits can further burden the liver’s detoxification process, causing stagnant liver energy and triggering liver diseases.
If the liver energy is stagnant, it may have a certain impact on our daily life, and the body will send us some “distress signals.” Did you know?
First: Obesity
Stagnant liver energy can cause poor circulation of blood and energy, lack of appetite, and low spirits, leading to a slower metabolic rate and prompting obesity.
Second: Insomnia
Stagnant liver energy can cause insomnia, and after falling asleep, one may have vivid dreams. Prolonged sleep deprivation can also worsen skin condition, leading to a dull complexion.
Third: Irregular menstruation
Stagnant liver energy may manifest during menstruation as a lighter flow or an earlier onset, indicating a shorter and irregular menstrual cycle.
What can we do to achieve liver soothing and energy regulation in our daily life?
1: Abdominal massage
Place both hands on the sides of the lower rib cage, and massage down along the abdomen. Use the fingertips of both palms to continuously massage along the left and right sides of the lower abdomen, then massage upwards along the sides of the ribs. This can promote abdominal blood circulation, harmonizing blood flow and clearing meridians, while also improving the digestive system. Avoid massaging when overly hungry or full; it can be done about an hour after meals, with each session lasting around 20 minutes.
2: Regular routine
Maintain a regular routine by going to bed early and waking up early, ensuring enough sleep to nourish the blood and soothe the liver. Avoid excessive fatigue, balancing work and rest, and promoting the liver’s function through a combination of activity and relaxation. Additionally, maintain stable emotions and face everything with a positive and optimistic mindset. Activities like painting, practicing calligraphy, or traveling can refine one’s temperament, reduce stress, and release negative emotions.
Furthermore, ensure adequate hydration daily; in autumn, do not blindly supplement to avoid increasing the burden on the liver and spleen. Avoid high-fat and high-cholesterol foods to prevent excessive accumulation of fat and blood sugar in the liver.
For those with stagnant liver energy, you can brew a cup of rose and citron tea; rose flowers have the benefits of soothing the liver and relieving depression, with a good effect on alleviating gloom. It also contains citron and Buddha’s hand, all of which are excellent ingredients for promoting energy flow, resolving phlegm, and strengthening the spleen. For those who are easily angered or tend to internalize emotions, drinking this regularly has a very good effect!
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