Nowadays, there are several things that are essential in many men's lives: cigarettes, alcohol, cars, and computers. Even though it is clear that these are all health hazards, they are irresistible. Let's start from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine and introduce some simple and practical health methods to men who are constantly surrounded by alcohol, nicotine, and radiation.
Alcohol lovers, try Kudzu Flower
Drinking a small amount of alcohol every day is beneficial to the body, but excessive drinking can cause serious damage to the digestive system and liver, which greatly increases the risk of developing liver cirrhosis and fatty liver.
Expert recommendation: The best way to protect the liver is to quit drinking. If you get drunk, it is recommended to make tea with Kudzu Flower. Kudzu Flower, also known as kudzu root flower, has the effect of sobering up, and it can be used to make tea to relieve drunkenness.
To protect the liver in daily life, you can try drinking White Chrysanthemum Tea and Goji Berry Tea, both of which have the function of clearing and protecting the liver. Buddha's Hand Flower and Rose can also regulate liver function, and they can be used to make tea.
In addition, alcohol lovers should eat more fruits with high vitamin C content, such as oranges. Vitamin B can protect the digestive system and should also be supplemented in moderation. Avoid eating too much greasy food like fatty meat and fish, as they can easily damage the liver.
Heavy smokers, try Monk Fruit infused water
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 cause cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and hypertension. Smokers also often experience coughing due to the contamination of harmful substances in cigarettes in the oral and throat areas. So, heavy smokers, it's time to quit smoking.
Health tip: Do not smoke as soon as you wake up in the morning.
Expert recommendation: To protect the throat, many people may think of Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii, but it only has the function of moisturizing the throat. Monk Fruit infused water is worth recommending.
Method: Crush a monk fruit the size of a table tennis ball into eight equal parts, use one part as the amount of tea for one day, soak it in water and drink until it has no flavor.
Monk Fruit has a bitter and sweet taste and may not be very pleasant to drink, but it has the good effect of clearing the throat.
In addition, Lily, Radish Soup, Steamed Pear with Bearded Dwarf Lilyturf Tuber and Rock Sugar, and Ginkgo nuts can help relieve cough and phlegm, making them good lung-nourishing foods worth trying.
Gaming enthusiasts, try Goji Berry Tea
Men who spend hours playing games in front of the computer or driving for a long time may experience eye strain and sedentary issues. Don't think that staring at the computer screen every day only harms the eyes. Traditional Chinese medicine has a saying: "Long-term visual impairment damages the liver" and "Long-term sitting damages the bones". For these men, experts suggest exercising and staying active.
Expert suggestion: To protect and nourish the liver, eat more red dates and goji berries. Additionally, stir-fried chives with walnuts can nourish the kidneys.
Expert recommendation: Whether it's staring at the computer or driving for a long time, it strains the eyes. Therefore, it is recommended for people who spend a long time using their eyes to drink Chrysanthemum Tea and Goji Berry Tea, which can clear the liver and improve eyesight. Eating carrots and taking vitamin A supplements can also protect vision and prevent eye diseases.
Regarding the issue of "long-term sitting damages the liver", gaming enthusiasts and drivers can refer to the health recipes for alcohol lovers. They should eat more fruits with high vitamin C content in their daily diet.
In addition, sedentary people are prone to obesity and are at risk of developing high blood lipids. This group of people needs to drink tea that can lower blood pressure and regulate lipids and has weight loss functions. Trying bitter buckwheat tea and cassia seed tea can also have good effects.
