With the spring equinox vastly approaching, our moods become a bit lighter and the urge to cleanse our mind, body and spirit increases.  In Chinese medicine, each major organ system represents itself throughout the seasons.  Spring is the time of the liver corresponding to the color green and sour taste, fresh growth and new beginnings.  Think of new shoots of plants sprouting upward toward the sun.  This is the time of cleansing and renewing our lives.  As the last piles of snow begin to melt, now is the perfect time to open the windows and spend more time outside in the fresh air.  The ritual of spring cleaning is not only beneficial for our homes but for our bodies as well.  Try adding in a warm glass of water with ½ lemon first thing in the morning and before bedtime.  It’s a great liver cleanser and may help you lose weight as well.   Happy Spring!