Staying up late, excessive drinking, binge eating may bring temporary satisfaction, but inadvertently burden the liver. The liver serves as the body’s purifier, responsible for eliminating toxins and waste, yet lacking proper care and rest long-term will gradually impair its metabolic detoxification function, leading to toxin accumulation, posing a serious threat to health.
Some signs from the body may be signals of the liver seeking help: – Abnormal nail shape, appearance of ridges or dents, traditional Chinese medicine theory relates this to liver issues. – Feeling dry mouth, bitterness, or bad breath in the morning, possibly due to liver qi stagnation. – Frequent migraines, acne on the sides of the face, women may also experience menstrual pain, these areas are influenced by the liver and gallbladder meridians. – Long-term stubborn acne problems, the root cause may lie in liver toxin accumulation leading to hormonal imbalance. – Suddenly becoming more susceptible to allergies, reduced antibodies produced by the liver weaken resistance to allergens. – Red eyes, bloodshot, or dull complexion, are also signs of liver detoxification impairment.
When these situations occur frequently, not only affecting appearance but also indicating an urgent need to restore liver detoxification function, life quality may be significantly compromised.
To nurture the liver, we can: – Maintain a suitable weight to reduce liver burden, prevent fatty liver. A balanced diet with regular exercise is an ideal approach. – Maintain a balanced diet, ensuring carbohydrates account for 55%-65% of nutrient sources, protein 11%-15%, fat 20%-30%, mainly unsaturated fats. – Quit smoking and alcohol consumption, avoiding alcoholic liver disease and reducing the risk of liver cancer. – Ensure sufficient sleep, sleep before 11:00 PM and enter deep sleep from 1:00 to 3:00 AM, beneficial for liver blood production, avoiding harm to the liver from staying up late.
In conclusion, liver health should not be disregarded, timely adjustments to lifestyle habits, providing necessary care and rest to the liver are crucial for maintaining overall health.
