The liver is one of the most important organs in our body, and it is also the organ that is most prone to "illness". Therefore, it is particularly important to protect and nourish our liver in daily life. So how can we take care of our liver? Let's take a look at how traditional Chinese medicine nourishes the liver in daily life!
1. Adjusting sleeping position
Many people usually sleep on their side, and it is easy to turn to the side when lying on their back. When sleeping on your side, whether it is on the left or right side, it can nourish the liver Qi. When a person sleeps on their side, the blood naturally flows to the liver meridian. "The liver stores blood," so when the blood flows to the liver meridian, the body can sleep peacefully and start its hematopoietic function for the day.
2. Balanced nutrition
When nourishing the liver in summer, the first dietary suggestion from nutritionists is "balance". Various types of food should be consumed every day, and the portion size should not be large. Various colored fruits and vegetables have their own advantages. For example, green, red, and yellow fruits and vegetables contain lutein. Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower and broccoli are anti-cancer warriors, so they can be chosen and substituted for during meals. Older people should eat more foods that promote liver nourishment, such as leeks, Buddha's hand fruit, papaya, shellfish, and black fungus.
3. Moderate exercise
Maintain moderate exercise every day and gradually control the amount of exercise according to the individual's liver function. In the early stages of exercise, jogging can be done without affecting the comfort of the body, and the jogging time can be controlled based on the level of fatigue. Nourishing the liver is not a one-day effort, and persistence is key in anything.
4. Drink dairy products
Dairy products mainly supplement the body's protein. Yogurt is ideal because it can adjust the intestinal flora and promote toxin elimination. In addition, yogurt can promote interferon production, improve the body's immune strength, and achieve the goal of nourishing and protecting the liver.
5. Soak wolfberries in water
Most people are somewhat aware of the benefits of wolfberries. For those who need to take care of their liver, soaking 10 grams of wolfberries in water every day can be very beneficial for nourishing the liver Yin and repairing liver cells.
6. Drink more porridge and water
Drinking more porridge and water can replenish the body's lost fluids in a timely manner, enhance blood circulation, and promote the body's metabolism. Drinking water is also very helpful for digestion, absorption, and waste elimination. Older people can drink pork liver and mung bean porridge, which nourishes the liver and blood, clears heat, and improves eyesight.
