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I notice the first signs that my period is about to start and decide to make a quick trip to the pharmacy. The shopping street is crowded. A gust of wind blows my hair into my face, and it feels like everyone is walking right in front of me. You almost feel like kicking them out of your way.
Does that sound familiar? Have you noticed how your mood can suddenly feel completely different just before your period?
Liver energy ensures that blood flows to the right place in your body at the right time. When you exercise, more blood is directed to your muscles. When you eat, more blood flows to your digestive system. Around menstruation, the Liver takes on an additional responsibility: ensuring the smooth flow of blood during your menstrual cycle.
I like to compare Liver energy to bamboo. Bamboo wants only one thing: to grow! Its deep roots keep it firmly grounded. When a strong wind or another obstacle comes along, it bends with it and then naturally straightens again. Not because it fights against the wind, but because it remains true to its own direction of growth.
Healthy Liver energy works in the same way. It gives you the resilience and determination to overcome obstacles without losing sight of your own path.
When your Liver energy is balanced, you can effortlessly make your way through a busy shopping street on a Saturday. You weave around people without irritation and arrive at the pharmacy feeling calm and relaxed.
But just before your period, that balance can temporarily be disrupted. Because the Liver has to work harder to regulate the blood flow associated with menstruation, its energy can become imbalanced.
If Liver energy becomes excessive, every person in your way can feel like an obstacle, making you more easily frustrated or irritable. If Liver energy is too weak, the thought of dealing with the crowds may already feel overwhelming, and you’d rather stay home on the couch.
Acupuncture can help restore the balance of Liver energy. As a result, many women find that they feel calmer in the days leading up to their period, become less easily irritated, and move through this phase of their menstrual cycle with greater ease.
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