Tree of Life Acupuncture NYC Clinic
32 Union Square E #804, New York, NY 10003
(917) 613-8810
Welcome the Year of the Wood Snake:
Health, Balance & Renewal.
As we welcome the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Wood Snake in 2025, it’s the perfect time to align with the wisdom of Chinese Medicine to promote health, balance, and renewal.
The Energy of the Wood Snake
In Chinese Medicine, the Snake is associated with deep intuition, healing, and shedding old layers to embrace growth. The Wood element adds flexibility, vitality, and transformation, encouraging us to stay balanced physically and mentally.
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine for the Wood Snake Year
Acupuncture can help regulate the Wood element by:
✔ Supporting liver function to reduce stress and tension
✔ Encouraging smooth Qi and blood circulation for flexibility and clarity
✔ Strengthening digestion to support overall vitality
✔ Calming the nervous system for emotional resilience
Herbal medicine can also be a powerful ally this year—adaptogenic herbs like schisandra, reishi, and bupleurum help harmonize the liver and balance the Wood element.
Healing Foods for the Year of the Wood Snake
To align with the energy of Wood and maintain optimal health, incorporate these nourishing foods:
🍃 Leafy greens (spinach, bok choy, kale) to cleanse the liver
🌰 Walnuts & almonds for brain health and adaptability
🥒 Cucumber & seaweed to cool and detoxify the body
🌾 Whole grains (quinoa, brown rice, millet) for grounding energy
🥦 Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts) to support detoxification
🍵 Green tea & chrysanthemum tea to calm the mind and reduce inflammation
🍋 Lemon & apple cider vinegar to support digestion and detoxification
Avoid excessive alcohol, greasy foods, and highly processed sugars, as they can stagnate liver Qi and create imbalance.
Colors to Wear for Balance & Luck
Colors hold energetic frequencies that can support harmony throughout the year. In 2025, green (Wood element) promotes growth and renewal, while blue and teal enhance wisdom and calmness. Gold and earthy tones can also bring stability and prosperity.
Holistic Practices for a Healthy & Vibrant Year
✔ Morning stretching & yoga to keep Qi flowing
✔ Meditation & breathwork to cultivate inner wisdom
✔ Taoist practices like Qigong to strengthen vitality
✔ Spending time in nature to absorb the healing energy of trees and fresh air
✔ Decluttering your space to release stagnant energy and invite new opportunities
This is a year to trust your intuition, move gracefully, and shed what no longer serves you—just as the Snake does. By aligning with nature’s wisdom, nourishing your body, and cultivating balance, you can thrive in 2025.
If you’d like to schedule an acupuncture session to start the new year in alignment, I’d be happy to support your journey.