[Rain Water Solar Term: Nourish the Liver First] When the Rain Water arrives and the spring breeze blows, how can we effectively regulate the liver qi?

The Relationship between the Rain Water Solar Term and Liver Qi

During the Rain Water solar term, the temperature gradually rises, the vitality of nature gradually grows stronger, and the liver qi in the human body also becomes strong. The liver is responsible for regulating the flow of qi and is responsible for the comfort of emotions and the circulation of qi and blood. Only when the liver qi flows smoothly can the human body's metabolism be normal and the body will naturally be healthy.

How to regulate liver qi?

Regulate emotions: Keep a good mood and avoid excessive depression or anxiety, because excessive mood swings will affect the normal release of liver qi.

Reasonable diet: Eat more green vegetables, such as spinach and celery, which are rich in vitamins and can help the liver to run. At the same time, proper protein intake is also necessary, such as lean meat, eggs, soy products, etc.

Moderate exercise: Increasing activities such as walking, jogging, yoga, etc. can help promote blood circulation and enhance liver qi.

Get enough sleep: Make sure you get enough sleep to allow your liver enough time to repair itself.

Massage acupoints: Pressing Taichong, Qimen and other acupoints can help to relieve liver qi.

Recommended recipes for nourishing the liver during the Rain Water solar term

Green vegetable soups: such as spinach soup and celery soup, can clear the liver and help liver qi.

Mung bean and barley porridge: Mung beans clear away heat and detoxify, while barley promotes diuresis and eliminates dampness. The combination of the two helps excrete toxins from the liver.

Red Dates and Wolfberry Tea: Red dates replenish qi and blood, while wolfberries improve eyesight and benefit the liver, making it suitable for long-term drinking.