Your Spring Reset Guide

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home. This is also the perfect time to refresh and reset everything from your mental health and diet to your wellness routine and inflammation your body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this is the season of growth, renewal and transformation—an opportunity to let go of the stagnation of winter and embrace new beginnings.

Here’s how you can use acupuncture and TCM to transition smoothly into spring.

Support Your Yin and Yang
There are three ways to promote the flow of Qi to your liver and gallbladder: acupuncture, herbal supplements and spring-friendly foods. Balancing these two yin-yang organs can help you feel energized and emotionally stable after the colder season of heavier foods and less movement. 

Acupuncture supports your liver by alleviating tension, stress and digestive discomfort. A session this time of year will focus on your body’s energy and release any pent-up stagnation from winter. 

Herbal remedies promote liver health while also easing stress and supporting digestion. While there are some general herbal recommendations for this time of year—like green tea, garlic and dandelion root—this is something we would work on together to find the right formula for your needs. 

And finally, spring-friendly foods, like leafy greens, citrus and sour ingredients, help nourish your liver and help with detoxification. You can read more about a TCM-approved spring diet here.

Shed Winter’s Emotional Weight
Winter’s heaviness can linger into spring, leaving us feeling sluggish. In TCM, spring is the time to gently detox and clear out the old to make room for the new.

You can do this through movement and breathwork, like Tai Chi or Qigong, which circulate energy and release stagnation. Deep breathing exercises also support emotional balance, and journaling, medication and acupuncture help release emotional blockages. Cupping therapy, which is often used alongside acupuncture, also improves circulation, relieves muscle tension and encourages detoxification. 

Align Your Home with Spring’s Energy
Just as we cleanse our bodies, spring is an excellent time to declutter and refresh our living spaces to align with the vibrant energy of the season.

Declutter and open the windows to clear out stagnant energy and allow fresh air to circulate, promoting the free flow of Qi. Incorporate wood elements into your home, bringing in plants, natural accents and even fresh flowers to encourage growth and renewal. And use aromatherapy like eucalyptus, lemon and peppermint to invigorate senses and support respiratory health. 

Strengthen Immunity & Combat Seasonal Allergies
With spring comes the return of pollen, which can trigger allergies. TCM offers effective ways to strengthen your immune system and alleviate allergy symptoms.

Regular acupuncture sessions can help regulate your immune system, reduce inflammation, and alleviate symptoms like sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes. Your spring diet and herbs play an important role in getting some relief from seasonal allergies, as well. 

Embrace the Season
Spring is a time of renewal and new opportunities. By aligning with the rhythms of nature and incorporating acupuncture and TCM practices into your routine, you can transition smoothly into the season feeling energized, clear and balanced.

If you’re ready for your seasonal reset, schedule your next appointment with us today to take the first step toward a vibrant spring!

In health and wellness,
Julie