As the saying goes, "all diseases are cured first". The liver is the largest "detoxification" organ in the human body, which is like a human chemical factory, which is in charge of most of the metabolism and material transformation in the human body.
Once the liver metabolism is abnormal, it will affect the whole body, affecting the heart, lungs, spleen, kidneys and other organs.
Don't think that the liver works day and night, it seems to be very strong, but in fact, it also has a fragile side.
The 5 things that the liver is most afraid of, I advise you to do less
After alcohol enters the body, 10% is excreted with exhaled air or urine, while the remaining 90% needs to be metabolized through the liver.
Therefore, ethanol, a metabolite of alcohol, is very harmful to the liver, and the toxicity contained in it is high, causing alcoholic liver at least, cirrhosis and even liver cancer.
Studies have found that a high-fat meal can change liver function and hide the risk of disease.
The liver is the metabolic center of the three major nutrients in the human body: protein, fat and sugar. If the liver cannot metabolize fat into sugar in time if there is a lot of fish and meat every day, then the fat will accumulate liver cells, resulting in "fatty liver".
As the saying goes, medicine has three parts of poison. The liver is an organ involved in the metabolism of drugs, and taking drugs indiscriminately without following the doctor's guidance will pose a threat to the liver.
According to statistics, the number of people with liver damage caused by drugs accounts for more than 5% of hospitalized patients.
Therefore, it is best for people who take drugs for a long time to have their liver function checked regularly to avoid the aggravation of liver damage caused by drugs.
▶ Staying up late for a long time
Between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. is the best time for the liver to "detoxify", and if you stay up late for a long time, it will damage the liver.
A study on "The Relationship between Sleep Time and Non-alcoholic Liver Disease in Japanese Men and Women" found that women who slept less than 6 hours a day had a 44% higher risk of developing non-alcoholic liver disease than women who slept 6~7 hours.
The Yellow Emperor's Neijing records that intense emotions can affect the internal organs.
When angry, the human body secretes a substance called "catecholamines", which acts on the central nervous system, causing blood sugar to rise, fatty acid breakdown to strengthen, and toxins in blood and liver cells to increase accordingly.
Judging whether the liver is good or not from the hands and feet
The liver is known as the "most silent organ" in the human body, and it is the only organ that does not have pain nerves, and no matter how tired and bitter it is, there will be no obvious and direct pain feedback.
If the liver is not good, it will generally be manifested in the hands and feet, if none of the following characteristics are accounted for, it means that your liver is very healthy!
"5 places" to see the hand
1. Nail discoloration and depression
Nails can tell whether the body is healthy or not. A person with a healthy liver will have well-nourished nails, which will appear white and red, shiny, smooth and strong; People with a bad liver will have abnormal nails.
First, when liver cells are damaged, the ability to uptake, bind and secrete bilirubin will be reduced, the concentration of bilirubin in the blood will be relatively high, and the nails, tongue coating, and even the eyes may turn yellow.
The second is that the lack of liver blood leads to brittle nails that are easy to break, vertical stripes and depressions, so you should supplement your body nutrition, don't overwork, and pay attention to rest.
The blood color of the palm becomes uneven, and the phenomenon of flaky bleeding appears at the base of the thumb and little finger in the thenar area, which is the so-called "palmar liver".
The "palmar of the liver" appears red, but when pressed with the hand, it turns pale, and when released, it turns red again.
A spider nevus is a mole that is slightly raised in the center and surrounded by small radial vascular branches, which resemble a spider and fade in red when pressed.
It is formed for the same reasons as palmar liver and is caused by a decrease in the liver's ability to inactivate estrogen.
4. The green tendons on the back of the hand are protruding
As the saying goes, "the liver is the main tendon", when the liver is blocked by liver qi and the flow of qi and blood is not smooth, there will be a phenomenon of protruding green tendons on the hands.
5. Enlargement of finger seams
If you have a bad liver, the middle finger of your finger will be significantly different from the thickness of other fingers. Generally, it refers to a thinning of the root, and the gap between the middle finger and the fingers on both sides is significantly enlarged.
Look at the feet "3 places"
1. The soles of the feet appear waxy yellow
Healthy people have red and shiny soles of their feet, but if the liver function declines, the bilirubin in the blood cannot be excreted normally, and it will flow backwards into the bloodstream, resulting in a waxy yellow color on the soles of the feet.
2. The soles of the feet are dry and cracked
When the skin on the soles of the feet is found to be dry and cracked, it is a sign that the liver cells in the body are being damaged, which can cause endocrine disorders.
If the condition persists, it will lead to dull yellow skin and frequent peeling.
The liver is responsible for water metabolism in the body, and if it is damaged, there will be problems with water metabolism, and if water cannot be discharged in time, it will remain in the body, causing edema and swelling of the feet.
Summer liver nourishment: "3 teas" + "2 actions"
In summer, the five internal organs should be supplemented with liver nourishment. The scorching heat will not only cause heat stroke, enteritis and other diseases, but also easily damage the liver.
Cassia seeds are sweet, bitter and slightly cold, which can clear the liver and eyes, moisten the intestines and laxative. Modern pharmacological studies have found that cassia also has cholesterol-lowering, antibacterial and antihypertensive effects.
Method: Stir-fry and mash the cassia seeds each time, add 300~400ml of water and cook for 10 minutes, or brew with boiling water instead of tea.
The
flavonoids rich in lotus leaves are the scavengers of most oxygen free radicals, which can indirectly reduce the production of lipid peroxides and oxidized low-density lipoproteins, thereby protecting liver cells and lowering lipids.
Method: After crushing the dried lotus leaves, 5~10 grams each time, brewed with boiling water, the effect of making tea for the first time is the best; 2~3 packs can be brewed every day, and it is best to drink it once in the morning on an empty stomach, and the fat removal effect is better.
When making tea, you should choose grapefruit peel with a clean surface, shiny, uniform and dense texture, and a fragrant smell. It is important to remember that the yuzu peel used to make tea is not fresh, but processed.
Method: Peel off the blue and yellow epidermis first, soak the inner layer of white "cotton wool" in boiling water for 10 minutes, pick it up and soak it in water overnight, squeeze out the water the next day, and dry it for later use.
Use 6~9 grams of grapefruit peel each time, add an appropriate amount of water to decoction or soak in boiling water, and drink instead of tea.
▶ Close your eyes and refresh yourself
The eyes and the liver are connected, and the liver mainly stores blood and moisturizes the eyes, so the liver must 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.
Tiptoeing for 10 minutes a day without interruption can promote blood circulation and improve blood oxygen supply.
