In recent years, a large body of research has shown that many diseases are to some extent related to dirty blood, so people are paying more and more attention to the importance of keeping the blood clean. So how can we prevent blood from becoming dirty?
Why does blood become dirty?
Why does blood become dirty? There are primarily two factors:
External pollution
The first is external pollutants, such as pesticides, heavy metals like lead and mercury, smoke, sulfur dioxide, and airborne dust that enter the body through the respiratory tract, digestive system, and skin.
Metabolic waste in the body
The second is the waste produced by the body's own metabolism. If these harmful substances break through our body's immune "defense line" or accumulate excessively, they will alter the composition of the blood and make it dirty. Blood pollution caused by external factors can lead to serious diseases that endanger human health, such as leukemia and aplastic anemia. Blood pollution caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites can lead to infectious diseases such as hepatitis, dysentery, HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, hookworm disease, and schistosomiasis.
How to prevent blood from becoming dirty?
In order to prevent blood from becoming dirty, in addition to staying away from external pollution as much as possible, we should also focus on the following points:
Develop good hygiene habits
This is the prerequisite for preventing blood pollution caused by bacteria. Wash hands before meals and after using the restroom, do not drink untreated water, wash fruits and vegetables before eating, and separate raw and cooked food.
Maintain a regular sleep schedule
Having regular bowel movements ensures a "clean intestine," reducing the chances of harmful substances entering the blood through the intestines. If you experience constipation or irregular bowel movements, it is important to address them promptly.
Use fruits and vegetables for detoxification
You can consume more of the following foods:
Carrots, which contain a large amount of pectin that can combine with heavy metals like mercury to form new substances that are excreted from the body;
Garlic contains special components that can reduce lead levels;
Green leafy vegetables are rich in alkaline substances that can dissolve toxins deposited in cells and excrete them through urine;
Kelp is rich in gelatinous substances that can help excrete radioactive substances that have entered the blood through urine;
Black fungus has the ability to inhibit platelet aggregation and acts as a "cleaner" for blood vessels;
Papaya contains protease, which can break down waste in the body;
Pig blood contains a large amount of plasma proteins that can cause inhaled dust and harmful metal particles to settle and be excreted from the body.
Strengthen physical exercise
Regular physical exercise not only improves the body's resistance, but also helps the body detoxify through sweating. Developing a habit of regular exercise also helps accelerate the body's metabolism.
