Which Men are Prone to Poor Liver Health
As a man, it is important to pay attention to liver and kidney health. Men are prone to problems in these areas due to their unhealthy lifestyle habits. So, how can we address these health issues and protect our liver and kidneys?
Three Types of Men Who Often Have Poor Liver Health
1. Excessive Alcohol Consumption
Expert recommendation: The best way to protect the liver is to quit drinking. If you get drunk, it is recommended to drink kudzu flower tea.
Kudzu flower, derived from the root of the kudzu plant, has the effect of sobering up and can be used for making tea.
Eating fruits while drinking alcohol can help mitigate the harmful effects of alcohol on the body. To protect the liver in daily life, you can try drinking chrysanthemum tea and goji berry tea. Both chrysanthemum and goji berry have liver-cleansing and liver-protecting effects. Buddha's hand flower and rose flower can help regulate liver function and are also suitable for making tea. Additionally, men who frequently drink alcohol should consume fruits high in vitamin C, such as oranges, to protect the digestive system. Vitamin B can also be supplemented in moderation.
Diet-wise, it is important to avoid eating too much fatty and oily food, as they can be detrimental to the liver.
2. Heavy Smokers
Smoking is known to harm the lungs, but what many people may not know is that the harmful substances in cigarettes, once absorbed into the bloodstream, can also lead to cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and hypertension. Smokers often experience frequent coughing due to the contamination of harmful substances in cigarettes in their oral and throat areas. So, for heavy smokers, it is advisable to quit smoking as soon as possible.
To protect the throat, many people may think of using loquat as a remedy. However, loquat mainly has the effect of moisturizing the throat. A better recommendation is to drink lo han guo (monk fruit) tea.
Method: Crush a lo han guo fruit the size of a ping pong ball into small pieces with a hammer. Use one eighth of the crushed fruit as the amount for a day's tea. Steep it in water and drink until there is no taste. Lo han guo has a bitter and sweet taste, which may not be very pleasant, but it has excellent effects in clearing and soothing the throat. In addition, lily, radish soup, ice sugar steamed pear with fritillary bulb, and ginkgo nut can help alleviate cough and phlegm, making them good choices for lung health.
3. Gaming Enthusiasts
Men who spend hours in front of the computer gaming or those who drive for long periods of time are prone to eye strain and sedentary lifestyle. Do not think that prolonged computer use only harms the eyes. Traditional Chinese medicine has a saying: "Prolonged visual strain harms the liver" and "Prolonged sitting harms the bones." For such individuals, experts recommend exercising and staying active.
Expert recommendation: Both looking at a computer screen and driving for long periods of time can strain the eyes. Therefore, it is suggested that people who spend extended periods of time using their eyes drink chrysanthemum tea and goji berry tea, which can help clear the liver and improve eyesight. Eating carrots and taking vitamin A supplements are also recommended for protecting vision and preventing eye diseases. As for the issue of "prolonged sitting harms the liver," gaming enthusiasts and frequent drivers can refer to the dietary recommendations for alcohol drinkers and eat more fruits high in vitamin C in their daily lives. Additionally, sedentary individuals are prone to weight gain and may develop hyperlipidemia. For these individuals, it is beneficial to consume tea drinks that have the function of lowering blood pressure, regulating lipid levels, and aiding weight loss, such as bitter tea and cassia seed tea.
