The Wood constitution typically covers people with broad shoulders who tend to be wiry in their body structure, very hard workers who like to be organised, plan ahead and can have energy for days, often working at high intensity from dawn till dusk and beyond.
These people are prone to nervous system tension, easily irritated but can also be patient and are often working in the service of others.
The Wood person, on account of their element’s affinity for Spring and trees, will do well to learn and embrace flexibility.
Just as a tree cannot survive the turbulence of wind without yielding to its force, so too a Wood person cannot retain health without:
1. Practicing physical flexibility via stretching, yoga or other flexibility practices.
2. Ensuring their tendons and sinews remain flexible and supple by nourishing Blood and Yin through adequate consumption of the Sour flavour as well as cooling, moistening foods.
3. Practicing mental dexterity – seeing hurdles to plans as opportunities rather than obstructions can help a Wood person move like a tree in the face of the wind of life.
4. Ensuring adequate rest! Wood people have boundless energy and often serve others. It is important that they also plan rest and leisure to avoid burnout manifesting as a heightened nervous system response (think fight-flight), digestive system disruption (reflux, stomach pain or IBS symptoms) and aches and pains of the joints, namely the hips, neck and shoulders.
If you identify with the Wood element descriptions, but you are having difficulty being the tree, book an appointment today to see how Chinese Medicine can help!
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