When it comes to liver disease, many people immediately think of “alcohol.” Though alcohol harms the liver, it is not the sole cause. There are many other factors in life that can harm the liver, which you may not have paid attention to.
Xiaoliang, 25 years old, comes from a modest family background. In order to buy a house in the county town, he has been frugal, working hard every day, sometimes skipping meals.
Over time, he has developed a habit of eating leftovers, even if some nuts have turned moldy, he would still consume them, considering nuts are expensive.
As a result, Xiaoliang developed many red spots on his body, feeling overall weakness. After a hospital check-up, it was found that his liver had suffered damage and disease.
Upon understanding the situation, the attending doctor said: 2 types of foods harmful to the liver that must be avoided.
1. Leftover Foods
Leftover food not only refers to food left out overnight but also to food left for more than 10 hours. Mold can easily enter the food due to prolonged storage, leading to the formation of nitrites.
Particularly for Xiaoliang, frequently consuming leftovers like rice and dishes can easily damage the liver.
2. Moldy Nuts
Although nuts are nutrient-rich, once they are moldy, harmful substances such as aflatoxin are produced. Among them, the toxicity of type B1 aflatoxin is the highest. Ingesting just 1mg can directly harm the liver, causing liver cell mutation and impairing liver health.
Therefore, when eating nuts, if you notice an odd color or bitter taste, spit it out and avoid consumption.
Furthermore, liver disease manifests in 3 typical skin changes:
1. Spider Angioma: Imbalance of estrogen levels due to liver disease leads to the appearance of spider angioma on the skin.
2. Urticaria: Some patients with liver damage experience urticaria for a prolonged period.
3. Itchy Skin: Reduced detoxification ability of the liver can trigger skin itching as harmful substances fail to be excreted.
Take a minute to understand your liver!
Do you feel weak, irritable, and have dry eyes?
Is there a foul smell during bowel movements?
Do you drool while sleeping, wake up with bad breath and bleeding gums?
Experiencing sudden wake-ups, insomnia, body aches, stomach pains, and pale complexion?
If none of the above applies, congratulations. If more than 3 do, it is advisable to seek medical examination promptly!
Protect your liver, reduce disease, and follow these 3 steps:
1. Drink water regularly to detoxify the liver.
Reducing liver stress is crucial to liver protection. Keeping the liver pressure-free assures its normal function, maintaining a stable internal environment. Drink water often to give your liver a “bath” and include liver-protecting foods:
– Rose
– Chenpi
– Citron
– Apricot kernel
– Peppermint
– Mulberry
– Goji Berry
2. Rest more to nourish the liver and enrich the blood.
As the saying goes, “lying on the side returns blood to the liver.” Blood flow to the liver aids in its self-repair and nourishment. Adequate sleep contributes to liver care, so rest more, avoid staying up late, especially going to sleep before 11 pm.
3. Massage to invigorate the meridians and strengthen the liver.
Massaging the Taichong acupuncture point helps relieve emotions, reduce stress, and benefit liver health. Regularly massaging the sides aids in the circulation of liver meridians and strengthens liver function. Massaging back and forth about 30 times can suffice.
Tap the liver meridian located on the inner thigh, helps disperse liver fire and unblock the liver meridian.
