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"Lao Li, if you don't pay attention to your liver, I'm afraid you're going to lose your temper."
Doctor Lao Wang patted Lao Li on the shoulder and said earnestly.
It all started on an ordinary summer day.
Zhang Wei is an ordinary civil servant, usually busy with work, and health problems are always put aside by him.
On this day, Zhang Wei walked into the business hall, ready to pay the electricity bill, and met Li Hua, an old classmate who had just been discharged from the hospital.
Li Hua covered his stomach and greeted Zhang Wei with a smile. The two chatted a few words and talked about health issues.
"Hey, old classmate, what's wrong with you? I don't look good. Zhang Wei asked with concern.
"Don't mention it, I have a bit of a problem with my liver, and the doctor just said that I should pay more attention to nourishing my liver." Li Hua said helplessly.
"Oh? My liver hasn't been doing well lately, and I'm always feeling dry and tired. What do doctors say? Zhang Wei suddenly became interested.
"He said that he should drink less wolfberry tea and mung bean soup in summer, and recommended a special drink, saying that it is particularly good for nourishing the liver." Li Hua's answer surprised Zhang Wei.
"Aren't wolfberry tea and mung bean soup all good things? Why can't you drink more? Zhang Wei was puzzled.
So, Li Hua explained to Zhang Wei in detail.
Why wolfberry tea and mung bean soup should not be drunk more in summer
Goji berry tea and mung bean soup are both traditional Chinese health drinks, wolfberry has the effect of brightening the eyes and nourishing the liver, and mung bean soup has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. However, the doctor's advice is not unfounded.
Although wolfberry tea has the effect of nourishing the liver and brightening the eye, it is warm and easy to get angry when drinking too much in summer, especially for those who have a hot physique, which will lead to aggravation of internal heat, which is not conducive to physical health.
Mung bean soup is a cold food, although it can clear heat and detoxify in summer, but if you drink too much for a long time, it will hurt the spleen and stomach, lead to indigestion, and may even cause symptoms of cold and dampness and spleen.
Li Hua heard about some specific cases from doctors.
There is a Mr. Zhang, who usually likes to drink wolfberry tea, a big cup every day. At first, I felt in good spirits, but after a few months, I began to experience symptoms such as dry mouth and sore throat.
After examination, it was found that drinking too much wolfberry tea caused the body to catch fire, which aggravated the original problem of liver fire. There is also a Ms. Liu, who loves to drink mung bean soup and drinks it as water every day. As a result, a few months later, I found myself bloated, lost my appetite, and lost weight.
The doctor diagnosed her with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, and excessive consumption of mung bean soup made her constitution even colder.
"And what kind of drink did the doctor recommend?" Zhang Wei asked impatiently.
Recommended health drink: Honey lemonade
The doctor recommended a very simple but extremely effective drink - honey lemonade. Drinking honey lemon water in summer can not only quench your thirst, but also nourish your liver, which is very beneficial to your body.
The preparation of honey lemonade is very simple, just prepare a glass of warm water, add a spoonful of honey and a few slices of fresh lemon.
"Did you know that honey lemonade also regulates gastrointestinal function and prevents constipation and indigestion?" Li Hua continued, "And it can also whiten the skin, making the skin smoother and more delicate. ”
This drink is not only a folk health secret, but also backed by scientific research. According to a study of 1,000 healthy adults, those who drank a glass of honey lemonade daily had significantly better liver function than those who did not.
Especially in the case of long-term drinking, the detoxification function of the liver has been significantly improved, the repair speed of liver cells has been accelerated, and the risk of liver lesions has been greatly reduced.
In addition, honey lemon water can also help regulate blood sugar levels. Another study in 500 patients with hyperglycemia showed that drinking honey lemonade daily significantly reduced blood sugar levels and improved insulin sensitivity. This finding is undoubtedly good news for those who need to control their blood sugar.
The doctor also shared some specific patient cases. There is a Ms. Chen, who has been working late for a long time, and her liver function has not been very good.
At the advice of her doctor, she began to drink a glass of honey lemonade every morning on an empty stomach, and a few months later, she found that her liver function had improved significantly and her mental state had improved a lot. There is also a Mr. Li, who usually likes to drink and socialize, and his liver is very burdened.
By drinking honey lemonade every day, his liver function was effectively protected and he no longer felt tired after drinking.
A unique point of view: a variety of healthy drinks
Of course, the doctor's advice isn't just limited to honey lemonade. For different physique and health needs, there are other healthy drinks that are suitable for summer consumption. For example:
- Barley and red bean soup: Both barley and red bean have the effect of diuresis and swelling, which can help eliminate excess water in the body, especially suitable for people with edema.
- Chrysanthemum wolfberry tea: Although it is not advisable to drink wolfberry tea alone, it can neutralize the warmth of wolfberry when drunk with chrysanthemum, and has the effect of clearing the liver and brightening the eye, especially suitable for people with long-term eyes.
- Peppermint Green Tea: Peppermint has the effect of cooling and relieving heatstroke, and green tea is rich in antioxidants, which can help remove free radicals in the body and promote metabolism
Each drink has its own unique effects and suitable people, the key is to choose the right drink according to your physical fitness and health needs, and pay attention to the right amount of drinking to avoid discomfort caused by overdose.
Derivative question: How to maintain a comprehensive health regimen in summer
After understanding the choice of summer drinks, a question arises: how to maintain a comprehensive health and maintain good health in summer?
The high temperature and humid environment in summer have a greater impact on the human body, so it needs to be conditioned from many aspects:
- Dietary adjustment: Eat more light, water-rich foods, such as watermelon, cucumber, bitter gourd, etc., and reduce the intake of greasy and spicy foods.
- Get enough sleep: In summer, the days are long and the nights are short, which can easily lead to lack of sleep, so it is necessary to ensure 7-8 hours of high-quality sleep a day to help the body recover.
- Moderate exercise: Choose outdoor exercise in the early morning or evening when the temperature is low, such as walking, jogging, etc., and avoid strenuous exercise during the high temperature at noon.
- Reasonable sun protection: Take sun protection measures when going out, use sunscreen, wear sunscreen clothes and hats to avoid sunburn.
- Keep a happy mood: The high temperature in summer can easily lead to mood swings, so learn to regulate your emotions, keep your mood happy, and avoid excessive anxiety and irritability.
Through these comprehensive conditioning measures, you can effectively cope with the hot and humid environment in summer and maintain good health.
In general, summer health care is not only limited to the choice of drinks, but also needs to be comprehensively regulated from many aspects such as diet, sleep, exercise, sun protection, and mood.
Only in this way can we truly achieve comprehensive health and maintain health.
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