On March 12, we organized a relevant health lecture titled “How to Prepare the Body for Spring According to Traditional Chinese Medicine,” delivered by Prof. D. Sekmokienė.
During the lecture, we explored the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine on the changes of the body’s energies in spring and learned how to prepare harmoniously for this season by improving physical and emotional well-being. Participants discovered how energy rises in spring, what lifestyle and dietary measures help reduce the risk of liver and gallbladder issues, how to regulate emotions and energy, and how to strengthen the body through gentle stretching exercises and breathing techniques.
At the beginning of the lecture, the speaker introduced three levels of energy – thoughts, emotions, and the body – as well as the five elemental phases. The qualities of wood energy are attributed to spring. The wood element reflects growth, movement, and creativity; in spring, this energy rises and activates both physical and mental functions of the human body.
During this period, the functions of the liver and gallbladder are especially important: not only the activity of the organs themselves, but also their energy channels regulate emotions, metabolism, and overall health.
An imbalanced wood element may cause anger, tension, migraines, and even cardiovascular diseases. The lecture also explained the conversion of food energy, metabolic processes, and the importance of metabolism for the wood element. The importance of movement, walking, and light stretching exercises in spring was emphasized, as well as breathing techniques as a way to reduce stress.
Recommendations were provided on how to maintain harmony and creativity, as well as how to reduce inner anxiety through meditation and the influence of nature. The effects of the wood element on the nervous system, muscles, joints, and respiratory health were also discussed.
An important concept in traditional Chinese medicine is internal and external wind, which affects the nervous system and can cause various ailments.
A light diet is recommended, rich in green vegetables, sour-tasting foods, fermented products, and low in fried foods.
Acupuncture points: massage and stimulation of specific points help harmonize wood energy and reduce pain and stress.
The lecture concluded with a Q&A session, encouraging participants to continue practicing a healthy lifestyle and to prepare for a successful spring.