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The Spring Equinox is the fourth of the twenty-four solar terms and is also one of the eight major solar terms.
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“Spring Equinox means the balance of Yin and Yang, hence day and night are equal, and cold and heat are moderate.”
In the Northern Hemisphere, during the Spring Equinox, the sun shines directly on the equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths, with Yin and Yang balanced. Additionally, the Spring Equinox marks the midpoint of the ninety days of spring, hence its name.
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The Spring Equinox in 2023 begins on March 21 at 5:24 AM.
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Health Preservation during Spring Equinox
“The first phase is when the orioles arrive; the second phase is when thunder begins to sound; the third phase is when the first lightning strikes.” — from the “Collection of the Seventy-Two Seasonal Terms”
During the Spring Equinox, the winds begin to rise, and precipitation increases significantly across various regions, marking the time when all trees awaken and grasses turn green. Due to the increase in rain and wind, the phenomenon of late spring cold can easily occur.
Therefore, preventing wind and cold is one of the key focuses of health preservation during the Spring Equinox. The term “spring wrapping” refers to the need to pay more attention to keeping the lower limbs warm.
At the same time, since the Spring Equinox balances day and night, cold and heat, it is an important time to regulate the balance of Yin and Yang within the body.
Thus, it is advisable to go to bed early. Avoiding staying up late helps to “nourish the liver” and is beneficial for “balancing Yin and Yang”.
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Meridian and Acupoint Care
During the Spring Equinox, with the balance of Yin and Yang, nourishing the liver can be done using the Xingjian (Liver 2) acupoint.
Nowadays, people often stay up late, which harms the liver and depletes Yin blood. Using the Xingjian acupoint can help the liver Qi to flow smoothly without excessive dispersion.
Massage this point 200 times, or apply moxibustion for 10-15 minutes, or use a needle patch on this acupoint overnight.
The Xingjian acupoint is the Ying point of the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian, commonly used to treat conditions such as red and swollen eyes, dizziness, and gynecological disorders. It has the effects of warming the meridians, dispelling cold, soothing the liver, regulating Qi, and clearing heat and reducing swelling.
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Seasonal Guidance Exercises
Chen Tuan’s Seasonal Sitting Exercise Diagram
Action Description
Preparation: Sit comfortably, extend the left leg, bend the right leg with the right foot touching the inner thigh of the left leg, keep both eyes looking straight ahead, and breathe naturally.
Raise both hands with palms facing up, fingers pointing upwards, shoulder-width apart. Move both shoulders back and forth to create a pushing and pulling motion with the arms. As the left shoulder retracts, turn the head to the left; as the right shoulder extends, return the head and neck to the center. Repeat this motion.
Switch to extending the right leg, bending the left leg with the left foot touching the inner thigh of the right leg, and repeat the arm movements as described above.
Closing: Relax both hands down, extend both legs down naturally, and breathe normally.
Daily health maintenance does not have to adhere strictly to the above practice times.
Key Points of Action: Use the shoulders to drive the arms, keep the palms upright when reaching forward, and relax the wrists when pulling back, alternating between the two actions.
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Dietary Health Preservation
During the Spring Equinox, there is more rainfall, which can easily lead to dampness. It is advisable to consume easily digestible foods that dispel dampness and nourish the spleen and stomach, such as Meiling porridge, Poria porridge, and jujube and dried tangerine peel tea. When cooking cold-natured foods, add warming ingredients like scallions, ginger, and cooking wine.
Additionally, for those over middle age, nourishing the liver is closely associated with goji berries. Drinking goji berry water during the Spring Equinox is an excellent method for liver nourishment. This honey goji berry preparation can also improve sleep quality and increase deep sleep duration.
Preparation Method: Clean and dry the goji berries, place them in a glass jar, and pour in enough honey to cover the berries.
Take 3-10 pieces of honey goji berries daily, steep them in water as a tea substitute, and observe the effects over a week. If sleep quality improves significantly, continue for a while longer.
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