🌸 August Acupuncture: Spring Awakening, Seasonal Balance & Detox Recipe 🌿

As August rolls in, we start to feel the first whispers of spring in the Northern Rivers and Southern Gold Coast. The days grow longer, the air feels fresher, and nature begins its gentle reawakening. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this transitional time is linked to the Liver and Gallbladder, making it the perfect season for detoxification, renewal, and movement! 🌱☀️

Liver-loving green zesty detox soup ingredients to support your spring awakening.

🌿 Foods to Support Your Spring Awakening

Spring is all about fresh, light, and cleansing foods to help the body shake off winter stagnation and embrace new energy. Focus on:

✅ Leafy greens (spinach, rocket, kale) 🌿

✅ Sour foods like lemon, apple cider vinegar & fermented veggies 🍋

✅ Sprouted grains & legumes 🌾

✅ Fresh herbs (coriander, parsley, mint) 🌱

✅ Light proteins (fish, tofu, eggs) 🥚

✅ Lots of water & herbal teas to flush toxins 🚰

🍜 Recipe: Zesty Green Detox Soup

This vibrant soup is packed with liver-loving greens and a zesty kick to wake up your digestion!

Ingredients:

🔹 4 cups vegetable broth

🔹 1 zucchini, chopped

🔹 1 cup baby spinach

🔹 ½ cup fresh coriander

🔹 1 tbsp grated ginger

🔹 Juice of 1 lemon

🔹 1 tbsp olive oil

🔹 ½ avocado

🔹 Pinch of sea salt & pepper

Method:

1️⃣ Heat olive oil in a pot and lightly sauté the zucchini and ginger.

2️⃣ Add vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.

3️⃣ Remove from heat and blend with spinach, coriander, avocado, and lemon juice until smooth.

4️⃣ Season with salt and pepper, serve warm, and feel the detox magic! 🌟

🌞 Springtime Self-Care Tips

✔️ Start your morning with a gentle stretch or yoga flow 🧘‍♀️

✔️ Get outside—walk barefoot on the grass for grounding 🌿

✔️ Declutter your space for a fresh start 🏡

✔️ Support your Liver with acupuncture for energy & flow 😉

✔️ Breathe deeply & embrace new possibilities 🌬️

Spring is a time of growth, movement, and fresh opportunities. Take a deep breath, nourish your body, and step into the season feeling balanced and revitalised! 🌸✨

And don't forget to book in for your next acupuncture appointment!

In good health,

Tully