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As the saying goes: "Spring nourishes the liver, and disease does not stain." ”
In traditional culture, the five elements of spring belong to wood, and in Chinese medicine, the liver is also woody, so spring qi ventilates the liver.
Spring is a good time to nourish the liver, and it is also a high incidence period for some liver diseases. Remember the following three taboos, three principles, three secrets, protect the liver, don't get sick, please collect and forward to your family!
Three taboos for liver nourishment
Went to bed very late
Chinese medicine says: "If a person lies down, the blood will return to the liver." ”
When a person sleeps lying down, the liver detoxifies and detoxifies. The liver meridian qi and blood, between 11 o'clock at night and 2 o'clock in the morning the next day, is the most active time.
If you stay up late often, it will lead to insufficient liver blood and lead to reduced liver detoxification. The blood supply to the internal organs will become less, and the liver is prone to lack of oxygen and damage liver cells.
Excessive alcohol consumption
The liver is the body's first "chemical factory" and the largest metabolic organ.
Most of the alcohol in the human body is broken down through the liver. Excess alcohol can lead to overfunctioning of the liver, which can cause liver damage, which can lead to various diseases.
At the same time, the liver's detoxification function will also decrease, resulting in an increase in toxins in the body. In the long run, it is likely to lead to cirrhosis, liver fibrosis, etc.
Excessive anger
The so-called "a hundred diseases are born of anger", the liver is the main sentiment, anger is easy to cause great damage to the liver.
First of all, the liver is hot, which may cause dry eyes, swelling pain, and an indescribable blur and fatigue.
Secondly, liver qi stagnation, which can cause dizziness, headache, brain swelling, etc. In addition, liver qi invades the stomach, and frequent anger affects appetite and may cause stomach problems.
Nourish the liver
Regular schedule
The Yellow Emperor's Internal Canon says, "In spring and March, lie down at night and get up early." ”
Sleeping before 11 p.m. allows the blood to return to the liver, allowing toxins to be excreted smoothly and the body to renew.
After getting up in the morning, take a walk and walk slowly, which helps to conform to the time of day, promote the growth of yang qi in the body, and regulate liver qi.
Adults need to ensure 8 hours of sleep, so that the function of the liver can be maximized, and the purpose of protecting the liver is achieved.
Light diet
Long-term irritation by food will increase the load on the liver and induce lesions.
If you eat high-fat, high-fat, high-salt foods, it is likely to cause fatty liver.
Traditional Chinese medicine says: "The liver is mainly blue, and the green enters the liver meridian." "Therefore, we should pay attention to our diet and eat more green foods.
You can choose seasonal spinach, artemisia, leeks, toons and other vegetables, which have the effect of clearing the liver and nourishing the liver.
Exercise
Life is in motion.
Active physical activity is also a great help for the liver.
It can not only remove excess fat from the body, but also prevent fatty liver. It can also promote the body's blood circulation, improve the liver's detoxification function, and strengthen the body's immune function.
At the same time, it can also promote the exchange of qi in the body, providing sufficient oxygen and nutrients for the liver. In spring, the best sports are running, skipping rope, playing ball, hiking, cycling, etc.
Three secrets
Ten fingers comb hair
"Health Theory" has clouds: "In spring and March, comb your hair one or two hundred times every day." ”
Ten-finger combing is in line with the characteristics of "spring hair", and has a variety of effects of smoothing liver qi and relieving liver depression.
The fingers naturally spread out, combing their hair from top to bottom, front to back, from beginning to end.
It is best to get up in the morning or go to bed for three to five minutes at a time, as long as the head is slightly warm.
Knock on the armpits
The "Yellow Emperor's Internal Canon" says that the liver has evil qi, and its qi remains in the two armpits.
Tapping the armpits can effectively discharge "liver evil", relieve liver qi, and harmonize qi and blood.
The method is to make a fist with both hands, swing your arms up and down, and hit your armpits up and down with moderate force for about 10 minutes on each side.
Press the Tai Chong Cave
"Lingshu" said: "If there are diseases in the five organs, they should be taken from the twelve originals." "That is to say, when the internal organs are damaged, it will manifest itself on the original acupoint.
The liver meridian point is in Taichong, located in the depression between the big toe and the second toe on the instep of the foot. If the liver function is not good, then when pressing the tai chong point, there will be a corresponding reaction.
In addition, massaging on Tai Chong acupoints for 3-5 minutes a day can also play a role in soothing liver qi and resisting diseases.