The liver is an important organ of the body, and it is also a relatively fragile organ that is prone to disease, not only viral infection can lead to liver disease, but also improper diet and even improper rest can lead to the occurrence of liver disease.
But many people don't know how healthy it is, in fact, some physical signals can help us judge the quality of the liver, if the following signals appear, it means that you need to nourish the liver.
There are several major manifestations of a bad liver
If the liver is not good, the four parts will be blackened.
The face darkens. The liver plays an important role in the metabolism of iron, and iron is stored in the liver. If liver cells are destroyed, the iron in the liver cells will flow into the blood vessels, increasing the iron content in the blood and causing the face to turn dark. This symptom is most likely to occur in men and women after menopause. Therefore, when there are signs of darkening of the face, we must be alert to whether the liver is damaged and protect the liver in time.
Liver disease facial features a gradual darkening of facial skin, dark complexion, lack of luster and poor elasticity, dry, rough skin, and even a "bronzed" complexion. Some patients have tiny telangiectasias on the face or tip of the nose, like a thin network.
Black eye. In some patients, the grayness around the eye circles is particularly obvious, a bit like "panda eyes".
Dark spots on the nails. The nails of a healthy person, due to the adequate blood supply, should be flesh-pink, with a round and smooth surface, moderate thickness, smooth shape, no vertical and horizontal grooves, and no spots. Dark spots on the nails indicate a disorder of blood circulation, a tumor, gangrene, and further examination is recommended.
Lip color is black purple. For people with smooth viscera, qi and blood, the color of the lips is pale pink with a certain luster. And once there is liver qi stagnation and blood stasis, then the lip color will turn blue-purple. Purple and black lips are a sign of liver stagnation and blood stasis, if it happens to women, then menstruation must not be very good, because menstrual blood is not smooth, and it is easy to have dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea.
If the liver is not good, these 2 parts will stink!
halitosis
If you wake up in the morning and feel dry mouth, bitter mouth, and bad breath, then it is caused by poor liver qi and stasis. The accumulation of foul-smelling toxins in the body tends to give your breath a musty and foul smell! At this time, it means that the liver is "hiding toxins" deeply and needs to be detoxified!
Body odor
Our liver is like a computer, and when it is overloaded, it also "heats up" and slows down. Because the liver is a large organ in our body, it can easily transfer heat to the rest of the body, so our body tries to cool itself down by sweating excessively, which can lead to excessive body odor.
There are three manifestations of sleep, most of which are liver problems.
Long-term insomnia. Long-term insomnia can also be a cause of liver disease. Depression of liver qi, or kidney yin depletion. Inflammation of the liver leads to a loss of qi and blood, which in turn causes insomnia. More severe cases can also lead to neurasthenia. This can lead to people who cannot fall asleep on time for a long time, or wake up in the middle of the night after falling asleep, repeatedly, and have poor sleep quality. For long-term insomnia caused by liver disease, it is more appropriate to consider it from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine.
Sleeping, talking in dreams and grinding teeth. Talking in dreams and grinding teeth is caused by too much anger in the heart and liver, which will lead to a series of bad manifestations of hiding the mind after sleeping: talking in dreams, grinding teeth, and even sleepwalking.
Daytime sleepiness or sleeping for a long time before waking up. In general, you wake up after a certain amount of sleep. However, many patients with chronic liver disease often experience drowsiness. Patients with chronic liver disease have drowsiness during the day but cannot sleep at night, because the influence of the hepatitis virus causes the level of neutrophil nuclear eosinophils to become high, and sleep abnormalities and disorders occur.
Soak urine for the first time in the morning to see if there is any problem with the liver.
The liver and gallbladder start to metabolize at 11 o'clock in the evening, so the color of the first urine in the morning can tell whether the liver is healthy or not, so pay attention to it.
The urine is yellow like strong tea. If the urine is yellow like strong tea for a long time, it is mostly caused by liver diseases, because if the biliary tract inside and outside the liver is blocked by inflammation, tumors, stones, liver damage, and hepatitis will cause yellow urine.
If it is accompanied by loss of appetite, fatigue, etc., it is best to go to the hospital for examination in time to rule out liver disease.
Urine is brown in color. If it shows a brown color, it can basically be determined that it is related to hepatobiliary diseases, and it is best to go to the hospital for examination in time.
Other manifestations of a bad liver:
Loss of appetite
The liver is an important digestive organ of the human body, if there is a problem with the liver, then the digestive function will definitely be affected, and the appetite will also be reduced to varying degrees, and there may be nausea, vomiting and other phenomena.
Poor mood
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the quality of the liver will affect people's temper, and generally speaking, people with a bad liver are prone to upset and often lose their temper for no reason. It is also easy to stagnate the liver, resulting in dizziness and pain.
Gets tired easily
The liver also plays the role of a metabolic organ in the human body, such as carbohydrates, proteins and other substances need to be metabolized through the liver, if the liver function is not very good, it will not be able to provide enough energy for the body, physical strength will drop significantly, and you will feel tired and unable to concentrate at all if you do something a little.
Yellowish complexion
If there is an excess of liver qi, there will be liver stagnation, yellowing of the face, and yellowing of the iris of the eyes.
When there is an abnormality in the liver, it will lead to the obstruction of the biliary tract, at this time, bilirubin will not be able to be excreted smoothly, and bilirubin metabolism will also be abnormal, causing jaundice, which is usually manifested as yellowing of the eyes, skin, urine, etc. People with jaundice may also experience generalized pruritus of the skin months before or up to a year after the onset of jaundice.
Acne increases
The luteinizing hormone in the body plays a role in promoting the secretion of sebum. The liver, on the other hand, destroys luteal hormone and regulates hormone balance. As a result, decreased liver function can lead to increased sebum production, which can eventually lead to acne clusters.
Red nose
The so-called "red nose" is formed by the telangiectasia of the tip of the nose. Women are prone to "red noses" when their liver function is reduced and hormonal disorders occur.
Menstrual irregularities
Many female friends in life will encounter a lack of qi and blood, which is often related to the liver, because the liver has the function of hematopoiesis and blood storage, if it cannot provide fresh blood to the body in time, it will lead to the imbalance of the endocrine system, which will cause menstrual disorders.
The wound is prone to suppuration and infection
The liver plays an important role in the body's metabolism, and if the liver function is impaired, skin regeneration will be hindered. In addition, the detoxification function of the liver is reduced, which can easily cause wound infection bacteria.
Easily drunk
The liver is the main hangover organ, and when alcohol enters the body, it needs to be converted into carbon dioxide and water through enzymes secreted by the liver. Some people, who usually drink a lot of alcohol, but now feel "drunk" after drinking a little, this is a sign that your liver is declining, your liver is damaged, and your liver cannot completely break down acetaldehyde, an alcohol metabolite.
How to regulate a bad liver?
Have a regular schedule
Staying up late, playing games for a long time, and playing mahjong continuously are all bad habits that hurt the liver in daily life.
In traditional Chinese medicine, it is said that "when we lie down, the blood returns to the liver", when we lie down, the liver can be nourished and rested by the blood, which is a very important point for nourishing the liver and blood.
The liver meridian corresponds to 1 to 3 o'clock in the morning, that is, when you are sleeping, then it is the best supplement to the liver, which can allow the liver to get qi, blood and energy, and fully detoxify.
If you disrupt the normal work and rest of the liver because of staying up late, it is easy to cause damage to it, so we must rest on time.
Regular bowel movements
If stool stays in the large intestine, harmful substances such as ammonia are produced. Once the liver function is low, ammonia, which cannot be completely detoxified, may circulate to all parts of the body and even the brain, causing diseases. Pay attention to ensure that there is more dietary fiber in your diet and increase the amount of exercise to solve problems such as constipation.
Skip a late-night snack
In general, it is ideal to have dinner 3 hours before bedtime. If you go to bed immediately after eating a supper, the liver will also be in full operation during sleep and cannot rest, affecting its metabolism and detoxification functions. If you eat late in the day, you should try to keep it simple, such as drinking a glass of warm milk, etc., in short, you must pay attention to reducing the burden on the liver.
Refusal of alcoholism
Frequent alcohol consumption is an important factor in causing fatty liver and liver cancer, after alcohol is drunk in the stomach, only 10% is digested in the stomach, and the other 90% is metabolized through the liver. Ethanol, the main component of alcohol, can directly stimulate and damage liver cells, so no one who drinks alcohol all day long has a completely healthy liver.
Refusing to drink alcohol can reduce the pressure on the liver and keep it in good working order. However, studies have found that for patients with alcoholic fatty liver disease, intrahepatic fat can be significantly improved about 10 days after quitting alcohol.
Lose your temper less and get angry
From the perspective of the five elements of traditional Chinese medicine, the liver and wood correspond, that is, they like to stretch and grow, and they don't like to be suppressed, so there is a word called "liver Xitiaoda". If your heart is always unhappy, or you lose your temper, it will make the liver qi rebel and the liver fire will be vigorous, which will harm the health of the liver and break the balance of yin and yang in the body.
Don't take medicine indiscriminately
It is necessary to take the medicine according to the doctor's instructions and avoid combining drugs. For example, many cold medicines, including proprietary Chinese medicines, contain acetaminophen. If you take more than two cold medicines at the same time, the total amount of acetaminophen ingested without you knowingly will be greatly exceeded.
Eat more foods that nourish and protect the liver
Rice. Studies have found that rice contains all 7 amino acids, and eating two large bowls a day can take the minimum amount that can maintain liver function. Wheat, on the other hand, lacks two of these essential amino acids, so eating rice as a staple food is more beneficial to liver health.
Grape. Experts believe that grapes can benefit the liver and kidneys, shengjin liquid, and have a certain maintenance effect on the liver, so it is recommended that everyone eat more grapes in their lives to nourish the liver.
Honeysuckle. If you belong to the group of people who have a strong liver fire, eat a little honeysuckle to get rid of the liver fire. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that honeysuckle can clear away heat and detoxify, which can help us suppress liver fire and relieve liver pressure.
Tomato. The vitamins and lycopene in tomatoes can maintain the liver, and it is recommended that people with abnormal liver function can often eat tomato duck egg soup, which has the effect of nourishing yin and can be used as a daily diet for hepatitis patients.
Mung bean. In summer, people's liver fire is relatively strong, mung bean soup can effectively reduce liver fire, and mung bean also has the effect of enhancing liver detoxification function.
Chinese wolfberry. Since the beginning of "Shennong's Materia Medica", there have been records of wolfberry nourishing the liver and kidneys, which can brighten the eyes, protect the liver, and improve hematopoietic function, especially the best at brightening the eyes.
Ume. Taste acid, return to the liver, shengjin, is a well-deserved liver food, and has been included in the clinical treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine, eating it, has a good "and liver qi, nourishing liver and blood" and other effects.
Citrus. Rich in VC, it helps the liver to detoxify, but do not eat more, it is easy to get angry when eating too much, and eating it on an empty stomach hurts the stomach.
Strawberry. For people with strong liver fire, strawberries can not only nourish the liver, but also be a master of liver fire. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, strawberries are cool, sweet and sour, can nourish the liver and protect the liver, and because of the red color, it can go to the heart.
Pear. It can protect the liver, help digestion, and is often used as an adjuvant treatment for hepatitis and cirrhosis.
Learn to relax physically and mentally
When stress is felt, the amount of adrenaline in the blood increases, and the blood flow to the liver decreases, affecting the liver's ability to metabolize.
Conversely, if the mind and body are relaxed, the parasympathetic nerves become dominant and blood flow to the liver increases.
If you are too stressed, you can try yoga, bathing, aromatic oils or herbal teas to relieve stress.
Maintain a normal weight
The fat inside the liver decreases along with the fat in the body. It is recommended to stick to moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for about 30 minutes each time, 5 times a week. You also need to eat a balanced diet according to your actual situation.
Two small actions to nourish the liver are recommended.
Close your eyes and refresh yourself
The eyes and the liver are connected, and the liver mainly stores blood and moisturizes the eyes, so to nourish the liver, we must first nourish the eyes. Closing the eyes and recuperating the mind can nourish yin and remove dryness, especially sitting quietly for 20 minutes after eating, which can protect the liver and eliminate food.
When people finish eating (especially lunch, because they usually eat a lot of lunch), the blood in the body is concentrated in the digestive tract to participate in the digestion of food. Under normal circumstances, it is necessary to sit still for 10-30 minutes after eating, and then carry out other activities to nourish the liver and protect the liver and avoid the worsening of liver disease.
If your eyes are dry and itchy, and you are prone to yawning and tearing, it is likely that the liver is causing trouble. You must know that dry and itchy eyes represent a lack of sperm and blood in the liver, and tears in the wind. Therefore, when you are tired from your eyes, you may wish to close your eyes and rest for a while, so as to achieve the purpose of nourishing the liver.
Tiptoeing
Tiptoeing is also a small way to nourish the liver, tiptoe for 10 minutes a day, during which it is uninterrupted, can promote blood circulation, improve blood oxygen supply, and can also have a good shaping effect on your legs.
Finally, a way to eliminate toxins from the liver, spleen and kidney by patting the calves! To everyone~
Pat the inner calf, the meridians are unblocked to eliminate toxins!
Method:
The handle starts at the inner ankle and reaches the medial aspect of the knee; Shoot twice a day, about 50 times each time, and shoot both legs. You can also adjust the frequency and quantity according to your own situation, but if you don't do too much, you shouldn't use too much force as soon as you come up, so it is easy to lose your blood and blood.