The liver is one of the most important organs in the body, it is responsible for many tasks, such as metabolism and detoxification, secretion of bile, hemostasis and coagulation, immune defense, hematopoiesis and blood storage, etc., it is because of the heavy tasks of the liver, the liver is therefore easily injured, and once the damage occurs, the harm to the body is huge.
Since the liver is so important, we must learn to stay away from some bad habits that hurt the liver in our daily life, and do more things that are beneficial to liver health, so as to protect the liver and protect ourselves.
The liver has 3 fears
Liver fear medicine
Drug-induced liver injury is more common in the mainland, and drugs that hurt the liver also abound, but they are often ignored by us. Whether it is traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine, improper daily use can easily lead to drug-induced liver damage. There are two polarizations in the effects of drug-induced liver injury on people, ranging from those that can recover spontaneously after stopping the drug to those that can be life-threatening. Therefore, we must be cautious when taking medicine in daily life, do not take medicine at will, and it is not recommended to increase or decrease the drug by yourself, change the medicine by yourself, and be sure to take the medicine under the guidance of a doctor.
The liver is afraid of alcohol
The liver is the largest digestive gland in the human body, it is responsible for the metabolism and detoxification of the human body, and the metabolism of alcohol is carried out through the liver, and the metabolism and detoxification ability of the liver is limited.
The liver is afraid of fat
With the continuous improvement of living standards, many people's eating habits have changed greatly, and there are not a few people who eat big fish and meat three times a day and overeat. In addition to increasing the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, long-term high-fat diet also brings a huge burden to the liver, and high-fat and high-sugar diet is an important cause of fatty liver. A high-fat diet can also induce obesity, which is the culprit of many chronic diseases, such as hyperlipidemia, high blood sugar, and arteriosclerosis.
3 health tips
Massage the head before bedtime
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, "the head is the shrewd intestines." The essence of the "five internal organs" rises in the head. There are 50-60 acupuncture points on the head, involving a wide range of meridians, including: Hand Sun Meridian, Ren Meridian, Foot Sun Meridian, Du Pulse and so on.
Spending a short period of time massaging the head before going to bed every day can stimulate acupuncture points, dredge the meridians of the head, and play a role in promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, calming the nerves and so on.
Rubbing the auricle: Helping sleep and tonifying kidney qi Traditional Chinese medicine believes that there are abundant acupuncture points in the ear, and the function of the five organs can be adjusted by stretching and pressing each part of the ear.
Operation: Press the palms of both hands symmetrically on both tragus, slowly downward, backward to the root of the ear, then up to the auricular tuberosity, to the temporal region, and then forward and down to the tragus on both sides. Gently massage until both ears are flushed and hot.
According to the three yin intersection points: the three yin intersection is located at the intersection of the foot Taiyin and spleen meridians, the foot shaoyin and kidney meridians, and the foot and the yin and liver meridians. Frequent rubbing of this acupoint can strengthen the spleen and blood, regulate the liver and kidneys, calm the nerves and help sleep, especially for those who love to stay up late and are prone to insomnia. Positioning: on the medial calf, 3 inches above the tip of the medial malleolus, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
Operation: The thumb is pressed on the three yin acupoints, and the remaining four fingers are placed next to the tibia on the outside of the calf, and the thumb is kneaded in a circular shape, and the tap method is matched. Operate bilaterally synchronously, about 5 minutes per acupoint. Insist on pressing and kneading every night, and if possible, take moxa moxibustion, or knock and beat, and you will feel the magical effect of pressing and kneading the three yin acupoints.