The liver plays an important role in human health, but men often underestimate the importance of their health, being blindly confident in their physical well-being. Many men do not pay attention to liver maintenance, ultimately posing a risk to their health. So, how should men take care of their liver? We need to know what behaviors harm or nurture the liver. Let’s quickly ask the public health experts to tell us the answers!
Doctors remind us: apart from staying up late and drinking alcohol, there are four behaviors that are most harmful to men’s livers. If not changed, the liver might deteriorate day by day! Many people overlook
1. Playing video games frequently
Public health experts tell us that men who sit in front of the computer playing video games often tend to have poor liver health. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that prolonged screen time harms the liver and bones. If men play video games frequently, sit for long periods without movement, and spend extended hours in front of a computer or phone, it not only harms the eyes and lumbar spine but also affects the liver internally.
2. Overworking
Research shows that overworking lowers the body’s resistance, making it more susceptible to various diseases, including various hepatitis viruses.
However, nowadays, young people are under tremendous pressure, too busy with work and have no time to rest. Some time ago, Jack Ma even expressed his respect to the fighters who adhere to the 996 working system on social media. As a health professional, I do not recommend this because risking your health often leads to achievement at the cost of life.
Therefore, it is suggested that men try to rest adequately and avoid overworking.
3. Lack of exercise
In modern society, many men are the main pillars of their families, busy with work and fast-paced lives. Hence, many men miss the opportunity to exercise. But do you know? Regular lack of exercise and physical inactivity can lead to weight gain, especially abdominal obesity. Excessive fat accumulation around the liver can impair liver function when liver cells are stuffed with fat.
4. Irritability and frequent anger
Traditional Chinese medicine states that the liver is related to anger. Emotional anger and irritability can imbalance the liver, affecting its function. Therefore, men should control their emotions and maintain a positive emotional state.
How to maintain liver health? You can start with these 3 simple yet effective methods below!
1. Love foods rich in Vitamin A
Vitamin A effectively protects the liver, suppresses the proliferation of cancer cells in the liver, and restores liver vitality. Therefore, to care for your liver, you can indulge in foods rich in Vitamin A such as carrots, apples, animal liver, etc.
2. Spend more time with closed eyes
Excessive eye use is a major factor causing weakened liver qi in modern individuals. Constantly watching TV, using computers, phones, and playing games can easily strain the eyes, leading to insufficient liver blood. The most convenient way to nurture the liver is to rest your eyes by closing them, allowing the liver qi to replenish naturally. Especially before sleeping at night, try to keep your eyes closed to help rejuvenate your eyes.
3. Massage the rib area gently
Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes that the liver regulates dispersal and, when liver qi flows smoothly, all meridians are open. Since the liver meridian passes through the rib area, gently massaging the ribs aids in the circulation of liver meridian qi and blood, stimulating acupoints such as the Great Wrap and Chapter Gates. These acupoints have beneficial effects like invigorating the spleen, regulating liver function, soothing the liver, and harmonizing the gallbladder and spleen, which are extremely beneficial for maintaining liver health.
Generally, place your hands under the armpits, gently massage between the ribs towards the chest, return when both hands touch the chest, repeat the motion 30 times.
That’s all I have to share with you today. I hope today’s content can be helpful to you. Feel free to share more liver care knowledge in the comment section, benefiting more friends. Sharing knowledge is spreading kindness. Thank you. Remember to like and share if you find this article beneficial. This is spreading love and kindness. Thank you all.
References:
Chen, F. Most people engage in activities that harm the liver. Health for Everyone
Wei, W. Listing liver-harming habits. Family Medicine
Ren, Y. Caring for the liver according to its preferences. Family Medicine, Prescription for Medical Treatment
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