In spring, you can practice "liver nourishing exercise" in the morning and evening to protect your liver.

There are many ways to nourish and protect the liver in spring, and the most effective one is the liver nourishing exercise. Health experts of all ages believe that practicing "liver nourishing exercise" in spring can not only help to get rid of the old and take in the new, promote qi and blood circulation, unclog the meridians, and stimulate liver function, but also can treat symptoms such as loss of appetite, indigestion, dry eyes, dizziness, etc. caused by liver deficiency and excessive fire. The following is an introduction to the specific practice of "liver nourishing exercise":

(1) Stand facing east, with your feet naturally apart, shoulder-width apart, your knees slightly bent, your head straight, your neck straight, your abdomen tucked in, your back straight and your back straight. Let your arms hang naturally, your armpits empty, your elbows slightly bent, and your palms lightly resting on the outside of your thighs. Relax your whole body, open your eyes, and look straight ahead. The elderly, the weak, or those who cannot stand due to illness can sit instead.

(2) Use abdominal breathing. When exhaling, contract the abdomen and lift the anus. Move the body's center of gravity slightly backward, put force on the heels, and lightly touch the ground with the toes. When inhaling, lightly close the lips, press the tongue against the upper palate, and bulge the abdomen. Breathe naturally and evenly, inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth.

(3) Stand still and relax. After adjusting your breathing, slowly raise your hands (palms facing up), pass through your waist and shoulders, and after passing over your head, overlap your hands, with your right palm covering your left palm, with your palms facing inward and lightly pressing against the pillow. Slowly turn your head to the right and tilt it slightly to the upper right. Turn your upper body slightly to the right, and inhale slowly during the rotation. When you have turned to the right, tilt your head back, open your eyes, and exhale forcefully, making a "hush" sound at the same time.

(4) After the “hush”, slowly turn your head to the left, and slightly tilt it upward to the left. Then, turn your upper body slightly to the left. Inhale slowly during the rotation. When you have turned to the left, tilt your head back, open your eyes, and exhale forcefully while making the “hush” sound. Repeat this three times, for a total of six “hush”s. After that, move your hands to the sides, slowly lower them, and let them hang naturally. Place your palms lightly on the outside of your thighs.

(5) After “hushing”, adjust your breathing and switch to normal breathing, but still insist on breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth. Calm your emotions, calm your mind, close your eyes slightly, lightly press your lips together, press your tongue against the upper palate, and gently tap your upper and lower teeth together 36 times. During the tapping process, saliva will form in your mouth, swallow it hard, and send it to the dantian in your abdomen with your mind. The purpose of adjusting your breathing after “hushing” is to replenish the loss caused by hushing, nourish the body’s positive energy, and promote growth.

Liver-nourishing exercises should be practiced once in the morning and once in the evening, and should be practiced every day during the three months of spring.