Celebrating Spring and Your Good Health

by Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac.

Spring represents renewal and rebirth. Seasonal living shows us how to live in harmony with the natural cycles of our environment. As the earth is tilted so that the sun is directly over the equator, this signifies the start of the vernal equinox. This time of Spring has been celebrated over the centuries as the beginning of the rebirth period.

The Spring Season is probably one of the most embraced and most significant of the season changes, for it denotes the start of new life, regeneration of nature and the renewal of the spirit. As an expression in nature, this is the time when crops are planted. Spring flowers bloom in fields, yards and parks. Gardens are filled with the luxurious growth of delicate petals of geraniums and hydrangeas to the fragrance of lilacs and tuberose. Brilliant bursts of sun showers water the earth. The brisk breeze of a new season scatters her seeds and the warmth of the healing sun plays a part in the renewal of the season.

The renewal of the spirit is everywhere. This contagious expression of love, cleansing and outward energy is the catalyst for change. A time to awaken from the long and cold winter season of hibernation. The soul can find a new journey, a new found path and a fresh beginning in this time of Spring.

Spring is the time to take a good look at our health and our lifestyle. Start by looking at the life around you. Are you living in chaos? Is your home in a shambles? Is there clutter everywhere? You may want to consider starting with a good decluttering session. Feng Shui, the ancient art of placement, can help you to find order in your life.

This is a good time of year to be more conscious about and take care of the liver, gallbladder, eyes and muscles. Change your herbal medicine chest to accommodate the season and include dandelion, burdock root and milk thistle. Start adding a bit more exercise into your daily routine. Your body can benefit from eating more seasonal foods, as well as lighter meals and foods to boost your metabolism. What is the best way to eat to optimize YOUR health?

The temple, our physical bodies, are the only thing we have to carry the soul. When our physical bodies are not in proper working order, everything around us ultimately suffers. Our good health is all we have that stands between us and the aging process. The longer you keep your physical body in optimum health, the longer you have your temple to keep your soul on this plane. Detoxification is the best way to keep the body at its most ultimate working level.

By enjoying a healthy, nutritional diet, getting good quality sleep and moderate exercise this can keep our physical form at it's best, always.

Take the opportunities that are offered. Make the opportunities that are not. Find your priorities of life and give them merit. This is the best season to do this. This is the time when we gain energy to utilize the power we are given!


Andrew Pacholyk, MS. L.Ac
http://www.peacefulmind.com/spring.htm
Therapies for healing
mind, body, spirit