1. What role does the liver play in health?
One is "the liver governs the drainage" and the other is "the liver governs the storage of blood".
According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, there are two main physiological functions of the liver: one is "the liver governs the discharge", including regulating qi, promoting the circulation of qi, blood, water and liquid, promoting the digestion of the spleen and stomach, secreting bile and regulating emotions.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the normal physiological activities and metabolism of various organs and tissues of the human body should be completed through the continuous ascending and descending movement of qi, which refers to the ascending and descending movement of qi. If the excretory function of the liver is normal, the ascending and descending of qi will be normal, and the qi, blood, water and liquid will run smoothly, thus ensuring the normal physiological function of the viscera and organs. The liver also has the function of secreting bile and promoting digestion of the spleen and stomach. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the function of the liver governing the flow of qi also includes the function of regulating emotions, which is most closely related to emotional activities.
If the drainage function is normal, the mood is normal and the mood is comfortable; If the liver-soothing function is too large, there will be symptoms such as irritability, insomnia, dreaminess, headache and head swelling. If the function of soothing the liver is insufficient, there will be symptoms of stagnation of liver qi, such as chest pain, depression, depression, paranoia, thinking more, etc.
Second, "the liver governs the storage of blood", including the functions of storing blood, regulating blood volume and taking blood. The so-called "liver stores blood, and the heart does it." When people are exercising, blood is transported to the meridians, while when people are quiet, blood belongs to the liver, which means that the liver has the functions of storing blood, regulating the distribution of blood volume throughout the body and preventing bleeding. If the liver and blood are sufficient, all organs and tissues can be nourished, play normal physiological functions and maintain various functions of the body. Liver blood deficiency, malnutrition of viscera and organs can lead to dry eyes, blurred vision and numbness of limbs. Therefore, the main principle of liver health care should be to maintain the normal drainage function of the liver and sufficient liver blood.
2. What is the relationship between mood and liver health?
The liver is "angry at will", and great anger hurts the liver, which will lead to poor drainage of the liver.
Methods of liver health care in daily life: The main physiological function of the liver is regulating qi, including regulating emotions. Emotional disorder will affect the normal physiological function of the liver. Therefore, it is most important for liver health care to pay attention to regulating emotions and maintaining a comfortable mood in daily life.
Emotional health care: Chinese medicine believes that the liver is "angry but not optional", so the "anger" in the seven emotions is most closely related to the liver. Obstacles in dispersing the liver meridian can lead to emotional disorders, such as impatience, irritability, anxiety and insomnia, or depression. Anger and liver injury will lead to abnormal liver drainage, irritability, redness and even vomiting blood, unconsciousness and other symptoms. Regulating emotions, resolving bad emotions in the heart and maintaining a good mood are the best ways to benefit the liver and protect health. For the adjustment of mood, please refer to the method of calming the nerves and keeping in good health.
3. Why is spring the season of high incidence of liver disease?
"The liver corresponds to spring". Spring is not only a high incidence of liver disease, but also a good opportunity for health care.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the liver belongs to wood", "I like lyricism but hate depression" and "the liver corresponds to spring". In other words, the liver has the characteristics of trees, which corresponds to natural spring growth. Keeping the liver soft and comfortable and not too excited or depressed is very beneficial to the health care of the liver. Spring is not only the best season for liver health care, but also the season of frequent liver diseases, so we should pay more attention to the health care methods of liver in spring. When spring comes, we should conform to the changes of nature, fully relax our body and mind, abandon all worries and distractions, and let ourselves have a feeling of being integrated with nature and thriving, which has a good effect on nourishing and protecting the liver and preventing liver diseases.
4. What acupoints can nourishing the liver massage?
Dadun point, Taichong point, Sanyinjiao point, two threats.
Liver protection campaign:
① Kneading Da Dun Point: meditate cross-legged, barefoot, press Da Dun Point on your right foot (outside the toenail root) with your left thumb, 15 times for your left hand and 15 times for your right hand, and then press Da Dun Point on your left foot with your right hand. The method is the same as above.
② Pressing Taichong point: sit cross-legged, press Taichong point (between the first and second phalanges of the dorsum of the foot) along the gap between the bones with your left thumb and slide it back and forth for 20 times, and then press Dadun point on your right foot with your left hand. The method is the same as above.
③ Kneading Sanyinjiao: Sit cross-legged, press Sanyinjiao with the thumb of the left hand (3 inches above the tip of the medial malleolus, at the posterior edge of the tibia), 65,438+05 times with the left hand and 65,438+05 times with the right hand, and then press Sanyinjiao with the right hand. The method is the same as before.
④ Push and knead two sides: press your hands under your armpits and massage along your ribs until your hands touch your chest and return, and massage back and forth for 30 times. This exercise has the functions of nourishing and protecting the liver, enhancing liver function and lowering blood pressure.
5. What foods are the most nourishing for the liver?
Eggs, lean meat, fish, bean products, milk, etc.
Diet is closely related to the health care of the liver. Rich nutrients are necessary to maintain the metabolic function of the liver and ensure the normal health of the liver. Foods rich in protein, such as eggs, lean meat, fish, bean products and milk, can not only keep the nutrients needed by the liver, but also reduce the damage of toxic substances to the liver, which is helpful for the regeneration and repair of liver cells. Sugar (also known as carbohydrates) contained in staple foods such as rice and flour can provide energy for the liver and ensure its normal metabolic function.
Vitamins are essential substances for liver cells to maintain normal function, and fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins provide sufficient sources for the liver. Fat is also one of the energy sources of the liver, but too much fat is easy to deposit in the liver, forming fatty liver, destroying liver cells and damaging liver function. Therefore, foods containing more fat should be controlled. The dietary health care methods of liver can be divided into tonic method and clearing method. Tonifying method should be used for patients with liver deficiency and clearing method for patients with liver fire.
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