In the “Huangdi Neijing,” it is stated: “The position of the liver in the body is equivalent to the position of a general in an army,” so it can be understood that the liver is essential for the human body.
Research based on relevant data shows that the proportion of cancer patients in China accounts for approximately 50% globally, with over 360 million cases of liver cancer. The liver is a particularly important organ in the body, and taking care of the liver can be considered as taking care of life.
If any abnormalities occur in the liver, it is difficult to detect, and when liver disease advances to a late stage, it directly affects human health. Therefore, it is crucial in daily life.
Why is it said that nurturing the liver is nurturing life?
Doctor: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that nurturing liver is closely related to the liver’s function.
In Chinese medicine, the liver governs distribution, male ejaculation, female menstruation, which are also linked to the kidneys, so nurturing the liver also aids in ensuring sufficient kidney energy.
The liver governs blood storage, and with smooth circulation of liver blood, blood flow to the limbs and various physiological functions in the body can be robust, thereby improving mental aspects. Hence, nurturing the liver is nurturing life.
The “6 Sweets” harm the liver, should be consumed in moderation. “4 Sours” help liver function, can be consumed regularly to promote liver health.
[“6 Sweets” harm the liver, should be consumed in moderation]
1. Chocolate
For some liver disease patients, if they wish to prevent deterioration, they should be cautious about consuming chocolate. Despite its ability to alleviate personal emotional suppression, it contains high calories and sugar content, leading to obesity and increased liver burden. This may cause abnormal liver function metabolism, inducing fatty liver, thus detrimental to personal health.
2. Ice Cream
Having ice cream in hot summers is refreshing, meeting the body’s craving for sweetness while cooling down. However, ice cream has high sugar content that impacts liver metabolism, causing liver damage. Ice cream is a cold-type food, consuming excessively might irritate the stomach mucosa, affecting digestion capability.
3. Cake
Cakes are high-fat and high-calorie in sweet foods, containing high sugar and ample cream. Most cream consumed is artificial, not extracted from fresh milk. Artificial cream contains a high amount of trans fatty acids that are hard for the liver to break down and expend. Frequent cake consumption leads to excessive liver fat accumulation, potentially causing diseases like fatty liver, hindering normal liver function.
4. Milk Tea
Many women are fond of milk tea’s taste, but most are made using low-quality tea bags and milk powder, aggravating liver burden and causing liver cell damage if consumed excessively.
Hence, it is advisable to consume it in moderation to support liver health.
5. Canned Fruits
Canned fruits are tastier and more convenient than fresh fruits but add a lot of saccharin during processing, affecting the liver.
6. Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs
Sweet and sour spare ribs are a delectable dish on the dining table, as a lot of sugar is added during preparation, making it high in sugar content. Such foods tend to convert sugars into body fats gradually, especially when consumed excessively, increasing the likelihood of fatty liver. Hence, it’s vital to consume sweet and sour spare ribs sensibly to safeguard one’s health.
[“4 Sours” help liver function and can be consumed regularly]
1. Hawthorn
Liver disease patients can choose to consume hawthorn, known for boosting appetite, aiding digestion, and supporting liver health. It plays a role in enhancing proteinase activity, reducing fat deposition, and preventing fatty liver.
Regular consumption supports liver health, preventing liver diseases, making it beneficial for liver health and overall well-being.
2. Lemon
Many girls often enjoy drinking lemon water for beauty and skincare benefits due to its rich Vitamin C content. Its acidic nature stimulates excess bile secretion from the liver, enhancing toxin elimination and supporting liver detoxification, aiding in liver care and aging resistance for better health.
3. Chinese Plum
Chinese plums have a sweet and sour taste, aiding in digestion and stomach health while offering benefits for liver care. Regular consumption aids in providing nutrients, promoting liver cell repair, detoxification, and enhancing liver function, preventing liver diseases, promoting liver health.
4. Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit is rich in amino acids, vitamins, and calcium, consuming it regularly aids in liver detoxification, protecting the liver. It’s especially beneficial for hepatitis patients, having certain sobering effects, aiding in expelling alcohol toxins from the liver and alleviating gastrointestinal discomfort.
Liver massage, significant effects from massaging three major acupoints
One: Sanyinjiao Acupoint
Sanyinjiao belongs to the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian, regulating the energy of the three yin meridians of the foot, benefiting the liver, kidneys, tonifying the spleen and stomach, supplementing Qi and blood.
Located on the inside of the lower leg, 3 inches above the inner ankle and behind the inner edge of the shin bone.
Regulating the spleen and stomach, tonifying the liver and kidneys, promoting Qi and blood circulation, clearing the meridians. Massaging Sanyinjiao acupoint clockwise for 2 minutes, then counterclockwise for 2 minutes, focusing on achieving a tingling sensation locally, aiding in treating irregular menstruation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, among others.
Two: Dadun Acupoint
Locate dadun acupoint 2 millimeters off the edge of the second toe side of the big toe nail.
Press the dadun acupoint until there is a tingling sensation.
Dadun acupoint is one of the main acupoints on the Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin. The Liver Meridian starts from Dadun acupoint, circulating in the reproductive organs, liver, brain, eyes, and other body parts.
Massaging dadun acupoint aids in regulating the liver, easing liver fire symptoms like dizziness, abdominal pain, and muscle pain.
Three: Zhangmen Acupoint
First, stand in position with thumbs placed on the Zhangmen acupoint and use the other 4 fingers to apply vertical massage pressure to this acupoint.
Continue massaging until a tingling sensation emerges locally, massage for 1-3 minutes, providing the effects of invigorating the liver, tonifying the spleen, regulating Qi, and promoting circulation of dampness.
Zhangmen acupoint is the meeting point of internal organs, overseeing the diseases of the five zang organs. Massaging this acupoint helps in the smooth passage of liver Qi, maintaining the normal function of the liver.
