The temperature rises in spring and the climate is pleasant
But many people have
drowsiness, loss of appetite, dull complexion and other health problems
This may be the body reminding
that the liver is already "overwhelmed"
1. These symptoms remind you that it is time to nourish the liver.
In spring, everything grows and is full of vitality. Corresponding to the season, the liver qi is also vigorous and rises at this time, and the human spirit is refreshed.
But if at this time, due to the disorder of life and rest, improper diet, resulting in stagnation of liver qi, it may damage the liver and cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms:
- loss of appetite, bitter mouth, dry mouth, constipation, unhappy greasy, foreign body in the pharynx Feeling;
- red eyes, easy to get angry;
- night insomnia, sleepiness during the day, dreams after falling asleep;
- irritability, depression, often feel anxious;
- women have delayed menstruation and decreased blood volume, Dysmenorrhea, even amenorrhea.
If you are already experiencing these discomforts, you should pay attention to it quickly and raise your liver in the spring to lay a solid foundation for a year of good health.
2. It's time to raise the liver in spring
In the philosophy of Chinese medicine, the liver belongs to wood in the five elements, and in spring it also belongs to wood in the five elements. Nourishing the liver in spring can get twice the result with half the effort.
If you want to maintain a good liver in the spring, it is important to keep in mind three principles:
01. In terms of diet, "less acid and increase sweetness"
The "less acid and increase sweetness" mentioned here is not in the general sense. Eat less sour food and more sweet food.
In the concept of traditional Chinese medicine:
belongs to . Foods with astringent and astringent effects are classified as sour Such as ebony, hawthorn, cornus, pomegranate and so on.
Foods with tonic, spleen, and soothing effects are classified as sweet , such as yam, lentils, walnuts, longans, honey, etc.
02. Chunyi is more active and revitalized
The sun rises in spring, and it is also the golden season for physical activity.
At this time, you can go outdoors more and move your limbs to free your liver qi from the hidden state in winter, vomit the old and take in the new, and rejuvenate.
Doing exercises, walking, outings, ball sports, Tai Chi and other outdoor activities are all very good choices. The purpose of liver health.
03. Peace of mind, smooth liver qi
The liver controls the drainage and regulates the qi machine. The changes in human mood are closely related to liver function.
Anger, anger, etc. will lead to abnormal liver drainage. In the long run, liver function will be affected and liver disease will occur.
Therefore, if you want to have a strong liver and maintain a good mood, it is very important to be pay attention to regulating your emotions, learn to control your anger, try your best to be calm, optimistic and cheerful, so that liver fire is extinguished, and liver qi is normal and healthy Tune.
In life, we actually have more specific and direct ways to care for our liver.
3. Drink 3 soups, knead 5 points, nourish the liver
In daily life,Through dietary conditioning and acupoint massage, it can also play a good role in nourishing the liver.
Liver nourishing diet
Qi Jujube and Egg Soup
Ingredients: 30 grams of wolfberry, 10 red dates and 2 eggs.
Method: Rinse wolfberry berries, rinse and remove the pits of red dates, put them together in a casserole , boil a proper amount of water, add eggs, stir well, cook, and season.
Function: can nourish the liver and kidney, invigorate the spleen and stomach, nourish yin and moisturize dryness, nourish blood and eliminate troubles.
Pork Liver and Qiju Soup
Ingredients: 100 grams of pork liver, 30 grams of medlar, Hangbaiju appropriate amount.
Method: Pork liver, chrysanthemum, and wolfberry are simmered together in a pot, boil on high heat, turn to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes, seasoning.
Function: has the functions of nourishing liver, nourishing blood, and improving eyesight.
Danshen Soybean Soup
Material: Danshen 10 grams,50 grams of soybeans and a moderate amount of honey.
Preparation method: Wash the salvia and soak the soybeans in water for 1 hour. Put the salvia and soybeans in a casserole, add some water and simmer until the soybeans are soft and rotten, pick out the salvia, add honey to taste and serve.
Function: can nourish deficiency and nourish the liver, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.
Liver-protecting acupoints
//Da Dun acupoint
Dadun acupoint is located about 2 mm from the edge of the nail root on the outside of the toe of the foot (on the side of the second toe).
Rubbing the Dadun point can achieve the effect of clearing the liver and improving eyesight.
// Xingjian acupoint
Xingjian acupoint is located at the point where the toe of the thumb and the heel of the second toe meet.
If the liver fire is too strong, rub the acupoints between the lines to relieve the fire.
// Taichong acupoint
Taichong acupoint is 2 inches above the instep from the point where the toe and heel of the second toe meet.
Pressing and rubbing the Taichong point can dissipate the stagnant liver qi, and have the effect of soothing the liver and relieving depression.
//Neiguan Point
Neiguan Point is located 2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist on the inner forearm,In the middle of the two tendons.
Massage Neiguan point , which can broaden the chest, reduce stomach qi, calm the nerves, nourish yin and reduce fire.
//Sanyinjiao Point
Sanyinjiao Point is 3 inches from the tip of the medial malleolus on the inner side of the lower leg and the posterior edge of the tibia.
Rubbing Sanyinjiao can nourish the mind and calm the nerves, nourish yin and reduce fire, and relieve the rise of virtual fire and insomnia.
and above acupuncture points, massage the acupuncture points 20-50 times a day with the thumb of your thumb.
In addition to daily maintenance, there is another important thing to prevent liver disease.
4. Regular physical examinations make the liver healthier.
Knowing the liver status in time and discovering liver diseases is also an important measure to nourish the liver and protect the liver.
01、Doctor's physical examination
Doctors can find clues of liver disease through visual touch, percussion and other methods, such as liver disease face , spider nevi, liver palm, skin mucous membrane yellowing, abnormal liver size, etc .
Any group of people can see a doctor once a year.
02, blood test
- Liver function test , if the liver is abnormal, it can cause many indicators to be abnormal;It can find out whether it is infected by hepatitis B virus, and quantify the virus DNA to understand the infection situation;
- alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) , can detect liver cancer in time.
Healthy people are recommended to check once a year. For patients with chronic liver disease such as hepatitis B, it is recommended to check every six months.
03, imaging examination
Such as liver color Doppler ultrasound, CT, MRI, MRCP and other inspection methods, the liver can be visually judged by the size, shape, blood flow status, etc. of the liver.
, especially the liver color Doppler ultrasound , as a non-invasive and non-side-effect inspection method, can be used as a routine inspection item. Healthy people are recommended to check once a year, and patients with chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis B are recommended to check every six months.
The liver is a delicate organ
You must learn to take care of it carefully
Stay away from sub-health and liver diseases of the liver
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