Guide to nourishing the liver in spring: take care of yourself according to the season and grasp the key to health

Spring is the golden period for nourishing the liver. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the liver governs spring". At this time, natural yang energy rises and liver metabolism is strong.Nourishing the liver requiresDiet regulation, work and rest rules, emotional management, moderate exerciseStarting from four aspects, the focus is on soothing liver qi, clearing liver fire, and nourishing liver blood.The key is to avoid staying up late, greasy meals and mood swings. Liver-nourishing ingredients such as green vegetables and wolfberries can be appropriately added, and combined with acupoint massage to enhance the effect.

Dietary conditioning: green color enters the liver, lightness is the key

Spring diet should follow the principle of "less sour and more sweet". Eat more spinach, celery and other green vegetables to help relieve liver qi. Wolfberry and red dates can nourish liver blood.RecommendedWolfberry Chrysanthemum Tea(Brew 10 grams of wolfberry + 5 grams of chrysanthemum) It can clear the liver and improve eyesight, but it should be used with caution for those with weak constitution.Avoid excessive drinking and spicy fried foods to avoid aggravating the burden on the liver.Professor Wang Qi from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine pointed out: "The liver-nourishing diet in spring needs to moisturize things quietly like spring rain, rather than a heavy tonic."

Daily routine and exercise: sleep at night and get up early, stretch your muscles and bones

Spring should be followed"Lie up at night and get up early"(Sleep before 23:00 at the latest), because the liver meridian is between 1 and 3 in the morning, and deep sleep helps the liver detoxify.Gentle exercises such as Tai Chi and Baduanjin can clear the liver meridian. The breathing method "Sh" is particularly recommended: silently recite the word "Sh" while inhaling, and coordinate with stretching movements.Research shows that 30 minutes of daily morning exercise can improve liver enzyme indicators by 15%.Be careful to avoid excessive fatigue, and exercise at an intensity that makes you sweat slightly.

Emotional care: stop anger and relax, music soothes the liver

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "anger hurts the liver" and mood swings are prone to occur in spring.You can listen to angle-style music (such as "Jiangnan Hao"), pressTaichong point(The depression in front of the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones on the dorsum of the foot) to relieve stagnation.Academician Zhang Boli of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences suggested: "Meditating for 10 minutes a day combined with deep breathing can significantly reduce cortisol levels." Liver-nourishing plants such as jasmine and mint can be placed in the office environment, and their aromas also have a soothing effect.

Comprehensive maintenance: internal and external repair, long-term management

Liver nourishment needs to be formed in springDiet-work and rest-exercise-emotionClosed-loop management: drink warm honey water in the morning to promote metabolism, take a 20-minute nap at noon to nourish the liver and blood, and take a walk in the evening to relieve stress.You can supplement health products containing milk thistle (such as Swisse Liver Protective Tablets) and salvia miltiorrhiza (Tongrentang Salvia Miltiorrhiza Tablets) in an appropriate amount, but you need to follow the doctor's advice.Remember the "three don'ts" principle: don't stay up late, don't drink alcohol, and don't get angry. Adhering to it throughout the spring can significantly optimize liver function indicators.

Quote sources:
1. Spring health theory of "Huangdi Neijing"
2. Interview with Professor Wang Qi from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine on "Four Seasons Health Preservation Outline"
3. Research report on "Emotional Health Preservation" by Zhang Boli, academician of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
4. Liver-protecting products: Swisse Milk Thistle Liver-protecting Tablets (Australia), Tong Ren Tang Salvia Miltiorrhiza Tablets (Beijing Tong Ren Tang)