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"Uncle Xu, have you paid attention to opening the window for ventilation when brushing latex paint these days?" The doctor's statement begins.
Uncle Xu, a middle school history teacher in 50 out of 6, nodded in the face of the doctor's questioning, and then shook his head again. "Oh, doctor, my house has just been renovated, and it turns out that my throat has been like a cotton stuff in it, and I am coughing upset."
Dr. Chen looked at Uncle Xu's examination report and his expression became serious. "Teacher Xu, you don't just have a cough problem, I think you need to pay more attention to your liver health."
When Uncle Xu heard this, he was stunned, liver? What does this have to do with your own cough? The doctor continued, "Many people don't know that liver health has an important impact on the immune system throughout the body, and that exposure to chemicals during renovation can be a burden on the liver. ”
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It turned out that Uncle Xu was decorating the house, and he didn't pay much attention to opening the windows for ventilation when painting latex paint, and stayed up all night staring at the construction site, as a result, these chemicals accumulated in his body, causing his liver function to be impaired, which in turn affected his respiratory system. Uncle Xu suddenly realized that he decided to listen to the doctor's advice and regulate his body.
Dr. Chen said, "Actually, there are six levels of liver health, Uncle Xu, let me tell you about it in detail." ”
Level 1: Newborn baby-like liver
This level of liver is like the liver of a newborn baby, pure and immaculate. Dr Tan mentioned that such livers are almost non-existent in the body of adults. As soon as most babies are born, the liver begins to take on metabolic tasks. Uncle Xu couldn't help but sigh: "I'm afraid you can't find this kind of liver in this world, right?" ”
Level 2: Liver of adolescents who have not been exposed to fireworks
During adolescence, the liver is at full bloom. Dr. Chan explains that the liver is so powerful that it can cope with almost any dietary and lifestyle challenge. Uncle Xu remembered that when he was young, he had no taboos about big fish and meat, and he felt melancholy in his heart.
Level III: Liver in healthy adults
Although the liver of adults is not as energetic as that of teenagers, it can still maintain good function as long as it has healthy lifestyle habits. Dr Chan specifically mentions that moderate alcohol consumption, a healthy diet and a regular routine are the keys to maintaining liver health. Uncle Xu nodded again and again when he heard this, remembering that he had drunk excessively for socializing, and couldn't help but regret it a little.
Level 4: Exhausted middle-aged liver
By middle age, many people's livers begin to show signs of exhaustion. Dr. Chan cites Uncle Xu's own experience as an example: "If you are exposed to chemicals for a long time and don't pay attention to rest, your liver will naturally be overwhelmed. Uncle Xu was shocked when he heard this, and decided not to be sloppy in decoration in the future.
Grade 5: Aching elderly liver
The liver of older people has usually been honed over the years and begins to develop various problems. "At this stage, there will be some chronic diseases in the liver, such as fatty liver, liver fibrosis and so on. Uncle Xu was nervous when he heard this, and asked, "Then what should I do?" ”
Level 6: Liver as strong as an ox
Dr. Chan smiled, "This level 6 liver is as strong as a cow and can resist all kinds of stress and damage, but this kind of liver is rare, and you need to protect it." Uncle Xu couldn't help but ask, "Then how did this liver come from?" ”
Dr Chan explains that people who have been living a healthy lifestyle for a long time usually have such livers. These people do not smoke, do not drink too much, eat a healthy diet, live a regular life, and have regular medical check-ups, early detection and early treatment.
After listening to Dr. Chen's explanation, Uncle Xu decided to completely change his lifestyle from today. He started running in the morning every day, ate a light diet, and quit his years of smoking. Seeing Uncle Xu so determined, Dr. Chen was also relieved.
In order to give Uncle Xu a better understanding of how to take care of his liver, Dr. Chen explained some health knowledge in detail. First of all, the liver is the body's detoxification organ, which filters toxins from the blood.
Long-term exposure to chemicals or an unhealthy diet can increase the burden on the liver.
Dr. Chen couldn't help but be relieved to see that Uncle Xu was so determined. In order to let Uncle Xu know more about how to maintain his liver, Dr. Chen explained some health knowledge in detail.
First of all, the liver is the body's detoxification organ, and it filters toxins from the blood. Long-term exposure to chemicals or an unhealthy diet can increase the burden on the liver.
Second, drinking alcohol in moderation is good for the liver, but excessive alcohol consumption can lead to alcoholic liver disease. In addition, fatty liver is a common problem in middle-aged and elderly people, mainly caused by improper diet and lack of exercise.
In order to make Uncle Xu more clear, Dr. Chen gave an example. "There is an old Li, who is in his fifties, drinks every day, and was later diagnosed with alcoholic cirrhosis. The doctor advised him to quit drinking, change his lifestyle, and after several years of recuperation, his liver function has now recovered a lot. ”
After listening to this, Uncle Xu had a bottom in his heart. He understands that he needs to not only listen to his doctor's advice, but also take action. To further help Uncle Xu understand, Dr. Chan showed some data.
Studies have shown that people who drink alcohol in moderation (no more than one drink a day) have a more than 50% lower risk of liver disease than alcoholics. In addition, more than 30 minutes of aerobic exercise per day can significantly reduce the incidence of fatty liver.
When Uncle Xu saw these data, his heart was even more determined. He understands that only through a scientific lifestyle can he make his liver healthier.
However, the story doesn't end there. Uncle Xu always had a question in his heart, and he asked, "Dr. Chen, I heard that some people take some health products to protect their liver, is this effective?" ”
Dr. Chen smiled and said, "Health supplements can indeed play a certain auxiliary role, but the most important thing is to fundamentally change your lifestyle habits. Scientific studies have shown that certain supplements, such as those containing milk thistle and curcumin, do help with liver health, but these can only be used as aids. ”
Uncle Xu nodded yes and decided to stop relying on health supplements and improve his liver health from his daily life.
Finally, Dr. Chan gave Uncle Xu a piece of advice: keep a good attitude. Modern research has shown that emotional stress can negatively affect liver health. Maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude can help boost immunity and promote the liver to repair itself. When Uncle Xu left the hospital, his heart was full of hope.
He knows that although his liver is not yet at the best level, as long as he perseveres, one day, he can also have a liver as strong as an ox.
Just when Uncle Xu was about to start a new life, a new question surfaced in his mind: Will staying up late for a long time cause irreversible damage to the liver?
With this question in mind, Uncle Xu went back to the hospital to find Dr. Chen. Dr Chan explains, "Staying up late for long periods of time does cause damage to the liver because the liver repairs itself during the night.
If you stay up late for a long time, the liver cannot get enough rest and repair time, which will lead to a decline in liver function over time. To support this, Dr. Chan cites data from a large study that showed that people who stayed up late for a long time had a more than 30% higher incidence of liver lesions than those who had a normal schedule.
In addition, staying up late can also affect the body's metabolic function, increasing the risk of obesity and diabetes. After listening to these data, Uncle Xu decided to completely change his work and rest habits, rest on time every day, and no longer stay up late.
Through a scientific lifestyle and a good attitude, he firmly believes that his liver will become healthier and healthier. ”
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