Nowadays, young people have made staying up late a habit, and they are not used to going to bed early. But do you know that staying up late can be very harmful? Lotus Seed and Lily Stewed Lean Meat is a traditional medicinal diet. It has certain effects on fatigue and chronic bronchitis. It is a must-have medicinal diet for staying up late.
【Name】
Lotus Seed and Lily Stewed Lean Meat
【Ingredients】
30g lotus seeds, 30g lilies, 200g lean pork, salt.
【Method】
Put all the ingredients into a pot with appropriate amount of water. Cook until the meat is tender, then add salt for seasoning. Consume once a day.
【Benefits】
It has the effects of nourishing the heart, moistening the lungs, invigorating the qi, and calming the mind. It is suitable for those who have dry cough, insomnia, irritability, and palpitations after staying up late.
【Staying Up Late from the Perspective of Traditional Medicine】
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the gallbladder meridian is most active from 11pm to 1am, and people are suitable for being in a sleeping state during this time; the liver meridian is most active from 1am to 3am, and people need to be in a deep sleep state during this time; the lung meridian is active from 3am to 5am, and people also need to be in a deep sleep state during this time to nourish the lungs and replenish qi.
According to traditional medicine, sleeping after 11pm will affect the body's organs, so we can consider it as staying up late.
【Harmful Effects of Staying Up Late】
1. Damages the skin: Staying up late directly damages the skin because the skin undergoes repair and maintenance from 10pm to 2am. Long-term staying up late can lead to endocrine disorders and affect the circulation of the nervous system. Over time, it can cause dry and dull skin, as well as the growth of acne and blackheads due to hormonal imbalance.
2. Disrupts the biological clock: The human body has a normal biological clock, and staying up late regularly can disrupt it. Over time, it can lead to fatigue, poor mental state, and directly affect the body's resistance. If weak individuals stay up late, it can also lead to various diseases.
People who stay up late have an overactive sympathetic nervous system, and the brain cannot rest properly. Over time, it can cause dizziness, headaches, and decreased memory. In the long run, it can also induce nerve weakness and insomnia.
3. Obesity: Staying up late can affect the body's endocrine system, and hormonal imbalance can directly affect metabolism. Impaired fat metabolism can lead to obesity.
