The liver and gallbladder meridians in the body are active in spring, so if you can take care of your liver at this time, you can strengthen your immune system and keep your body in the best condition. In Chinese medicine, the term “liver” includes the liver, the neuroendocrine system, and the eyes. A. How to nourish the liver in spring? 1, keep cheerful more smiles Try to keep your spirit happy, especially to avoid anger. Scientific research has found that happiness can increase liver blood flow and activate liver cells. And anger not only hurts the liver, but also the most taboo emotion of ancient health practitioners: “anger a hair, the gas is reversed and not smooth.” People who are tempted to lose their temper are classified in Chinese medicine as “rising liver fire”, meaning that there is a problem with the autonomic nerves under the jurisdiction of the liver, and the liver fire is usually quenched with gentian diarrhea soup. Anger can also be eliminated by venting and shifting, keeping the spirit happy. New scientific research shows that if you often look back on something fun and interesting, it will also increase the secretion of endorphins in the brain, making you physically and mentally happy. 2, pay proper attention to diet Spring liver energy is strong, relatively affect the digestion and absorption function of the spleen and stomach, so the diet is still light. Green vegetables are the best spring food. Vegetables contain vitamins and trace elements, which happen to be supplemented by the lack of winter intake. For example, spinach produced in spring is tender and tasty, and also has the effect of nourishing blood, which is a good choice. Spring does not need special tonic, because the temperature rises, warm tonic but will aggravate the internal heat of the body. For those who have a poor constitution, you can generally use calming foods such as lotus seeds, gravy, barley, peanuts, walnuts, bird’s nest and pig’s liver. The polysaccharide component of silver fungus also has anti-inflammatory effects and can promote liver protein synthesis. Usually, asthma and allergies are caused by the phenomenon of “qi deficiency” in Chinese medicine. 3, pay attention to warmth Although the weather is warming up, it is still important to keep warm. Spring is a time of great climate change and sunshine, which often makes people ignore the fickleness and coldness of early spring. Therefore, it is best to slowly reduce clothing, do not change at once on the summer short-sleeved shorts, cold evil injury to the lungs, easy to lead to nasal congestion, coughs, colds, etc., especially the elderly do not rush to reduce wearing clothes. 4, moderate exercise winter human metabolism slowed down, Yang Qi decline, the spring warmth of flowers, just when you can replenish the body’s Yang Qi. The early morning exercise, stretching and activating the muscles is also one of the ways to protect the liver. Practicing qigong can ease the nerve muscles and balance the autonomic nervous system. Try the simplest method of breathing regulation: sit or stand quietly, focus on breathing regulation, and slowly, little by little, breathe in and out through the nose and repeat several times. Simple deep breathing can remove the heat from your body and allow your body to regain energy. 5.Experience a new feeling of spring Travel is a way to find three or five friends to take a trip to the countryside, so that the spiritual senses, which have been resting for a long time, can be revived in the natural environment. In rural America, it is customary to gather fresh lemons in the spring and make a large pot of honey lemonade as a purifying drink for the body. The flavonoids in lemons can help the body slow down allergic reactions and prevent viral invasion. You can also buy a handful of sweet-smelling daffodils and hyacinths to take home the message of spring indoors. Second, seven kinds of nutrition to protect the health of the liver 1, fat is not the enemy of the liver Looking around more and more people who have fatty liver, many people think that fat is the great enemy of the liver. In fact, whether or not there is a fatty liver, fat is an essential nutrient for the liver, less it, the liver can not work properly. Intake tip: “Some patients start eating only vegetables and fruits after they find out they have a fatty liver, which is a big misconception.” Even if you have a fatty liver, you don’t have to say goodbye to meat completely. To nourish your liver and protect it, it’s best to eat 20 percent of fat and 20 percent of protein, respectively, in the food you eat every day, leaving 60 percent for carbohydrates, which are staples, etc. The liver needs fat, but that doesn’t mean it needs too much fat, so lean meat, low-fat milk, shrimp and other low-fat foods are preferred. 2, protein can repair the liver eggs, tofu, milk, fish, chicken, sesame seeds, pine nuts and other “high protein, low calorie” food, is the liver’s favorite. The function of protein: these foods are rich in protein is like the liver “repairman”, can play a role in repairing liver cells, promote liver cell regeneration. Intake tips: normal people should consume more than 90 grams of high quality protein per day, for people with damaged or weakened liver function, it is better to eat more high protein foods to help the liver recover and prevent it from further damage. People suffering from acute hepatitis should not consume less than 80 grams of protein per day; patients suffering from cirrhosis should not consume less than 100 grams. 3. sugar is an important substance to protect the liver Each gram of glucose can provide about 70% of the energy needed by the body, if a person is in a state of lack of energy for a long time, it will affect the liver function. Sugar can also synthesize a substance called liver glycogen, which is stored in the liver and can prevent damage to liver cells from toxins ingested into the body. Intake tip: Except for diabetics, the average person can calculate how much sugar they should eat each day based on their body weight. With an intake of 1 gram of sugar per kilogram of body weight, a 60-kilogram adult can consume no more than 60 grams of sugar per day. Following such a standard will not only not reduce life expectancy, but will also be beneficial to health. Generally speaking, the main sources of sugar are rice, pasta, sugar, honey, fruit juice and fruit. A large spoon of jam contains about 15 grams of sugar, 1 can of cola contains about 37 grams of sugar, 3 small pieces of chocolate contains about 9 grams of sugar, 1 egg roll ice cream contains about 10 grams of sugar. 4, vitamin A can fight liver cancer Research shows that vitamin A can protect the liver, stop and inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells in the liver. It can restore the function of normal tissues and also help chemotherapy patients to reduce the recurrence rate of cancer. Intake tip: The human body needs a daily intake of vitamin A of 800 micrograms for men and 750 micrograms for women, never more than 3,000 micrograms to avoid damage to the liver. A daily consumption of one carrot, 65 grams of chicken liver, 200 grams of canned tuna or a glass of milk will satisfy. Tomatoes, carrots, spinach, animal liver, cod liver oil and dairy products also contain a lot of vitamin A. 5, B vitamins are the liver “gas station” B vitamins are like the body’s “oil bank”, it can accelerate the metabolism of substances, so that they can be converted into energy. Not only can give the liver “refueling”, but also repair liver function, prevent liver fatty degeneration, and thus play a role in preventing fatty liver. Drinkers in particular should take more supplements, as studies have shown that B vitamins can enhance the liver’s tolerance to alcohol and thus play a role in protecting the liver. Because B vitamins dissolve in water and remain in the body for only a few hours, they must be supplemented daily. Intake tip: People who already have liver disease should have an intake of between 10-30 mg per day, with a maximum of no more than 30 mg. Pork, soy, rice, mushrooms and other foods are rich in B vitamins, but if you want to take all of them is more difficult, you can choose some supplements appropriately. 6, vitamin E is a new weapon to protect the liver Scientists at the Queen Sofia University Hospital in Spain said not long ago that vitamin E can play a role in stopping the aging of liver tissue. Vitamin E will become a new weapon for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver. Malt, soybeans, vegetable oils, nuts and green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin E. Intake tip: Healthy people can consume 12 mg of vitamin E per day, which is equivalent to 2 tbsp of sunflower oil and a total of 30-50 grams of nuts such as almonds, walnuts and peanuts. If suffering from liver disease, it is necessary to supplement at least 100 mg per day in order to meet the needs of the liver. 7, the liver likes green food Green, white, light blue is conducive to reducing the psychological tension and fear of disease in patients with liver disease. Outdoor green shade lawn, windy and calm lake and quiet green environment, can promote liver disease patients to recover. Intake tips: placing a pot of green plants on the desk, choosing a light wall color when decorating, or even wearing more light green clothes can help nourish the liver. Chinese medicine says: “green color into the liver meridian”, green food can be beneficial to liver circulation, metabolism, but also to eliminate fatigue, soothe liver depression, eat more dark or green food can play a role in nourishing the liver, such as broccoli, spinach, green apples, etc.