05/28/2026
🌸 Why Spring Makes You Feel Irritable (And What to Do About It)
Spring has arrived, the flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and nature is bursting with energy.
So why do you feel tense, moody, and stuck?
In Chinese medicine, spring is Liver season, a time when your body's vital energy (Qi) naturally wants to expand and flow upward. When that energy flows smoothly, you feel motivated, flexible, and emotionally balanced.
But when Liver Qi gets stuck (stagnation), you experience:
❌ Tension headaches & migraines
❌ Muscle tightness (especially neck & shoulders)
❌ Digestive issues & bloating
❌ Irritability & mood swings
❌ Feeling emotionally or mentally "stuck"
❌ PMS symptoms
Sound familiar?
5 Ways to Support Healthy Liver Qi:
🌿 Move your body daily (walking, yoga, stretching)
🍵 Drink herbal teas (rose, peppermint, dandelion)
🥬 Eat seasonal greens (kale, arugula, asparagus)
☕ Reduce caffeine & alcohol
💆 Get acupuncture (the most effective tool for moving stagnant Qi)
Spring doesn't have to feel like a struggle. With the right support, you can shift from stagnation to vibrant, flowing energy.
📖Read Jillian's full blog post (linked below) to learn more about Liver Qi stagnation and how to support your body this season.
https://www.southslopeacupuncture.com/post/liver-qi-stagnation-spring