For people with poor liver, stick to 4 simple actions for a few minutes a day, and the effect of nourishing and protecting the liver is good
Most people who sit in the office for a long time are accompanied by different degrees of liver function damage, because sitting for a long time, lack of certain exercise, coupled with excessive eye use, staying up late, irregular work and rest, and diet will increase the burden on the liver. Try these small actions to nourish the liver and protect the liver.
- Push and rub the two ribs and the side abdomen
Frequent pushing and rubbing of the two ribs can dredge the liver qi, relieve loss of appetite, poor circulation of qi and blood, palpitation, palpitation, chest tightness and shortness of breath caused by stagnation of liver qi, and at the same time relieve pain in the two ribs. In addition, rubbing the side abdomen can adjust and replenish the spleen and stomach qi and blood to achieve the effect of dredging the liver and gallbladder qi. At the same time, it can also regulate the abdominal distension and pain caused by liver depression and qi stagnation and disharmony between the liver and gallbladder. The specific method is to sit upright on the chair, place the palms of both hands horizontally under the two armpits, spread the fingers, and the distance between the fingers and the ribs should be as wide as possible. First use the right palm to push from the left to the back of the sternum, from top to bottom, and then alternately push to the level of the navel, repeat 10 times. Put the two palms under the ribs respectively, push and rub obliquely to the pubic bone, and push and rub back and forth about 20 times.
- Sit upright to nourish the liver
Sit upright on the stool, open your eyes and slowly turn your head from left to right, inhaling while turning your head. Exhale deeply when the head is turned to 90 degrees, and repeat 20 times alternately. In addition, you can also do double-shoulder pull-back training, straighten your arms to the outside, bend your elbows and raise your arms, pull your shoulders back hard, so that your back muscles tighten, and your shoulder blades gradually move closer. Hold this position for 6 seconds and then restore . In addition, you can also do hands support training, sit upright on the stool, support the chair surface with both hands on both sides of the body, lift the body up as much as possible, keep it for 5 seconds, and then restore it, do 5~ 10 times, this can promote blood circulation in the liver, which is conducive to liver repair.
- Pat the body
First of all, you need to stand upright, relax your whole body and mind, and keep your feet apart naturally, as wide as your shoulders. Gradually raise your hands and place them on your head, and gently pat the area, but you should not use excessive force when you pat. First pat the head, then gradually move down the hands, pat the neck, torso, legs and feet, and finally pat the arms. Tapping can stimulate nerves, accelerate capillary microcirculation, promote metabolism, enhance resistance and immunity, and better protect the liver.
- Stretch
Stretch when you feel tired, either standing or sitting. Tilt your head back slightly and spread your arms out as far up and back as possible. Tilt your head back and keep your body straight to tighten the muscles of your upper body. At the same time, taking deep breaths can allow oxygen to quickly enter various tissues and parts of the body, relieve fatigue, and also anti-aging. Stretching often can relieve qi, activate blood and invigorate the spirit, and is beneficial to protect the liver.
Kind tips
People who sit next to the computer for a long time can try the above methods to nourish the liver, minimize the time spent on the eyes, and often do eye exercises. Chinese medicine believes that cyan enters the liver meridian, so you might as well eat more green leafy vegetables and fruits to protect the liver. In addition, we must develop good living habits, reduce sedentary, exercise more, avoid staying up late, stay away from spicy and irritating food, and avoid drug abuse. Anyone with impaired liver function should not drink any alcoholic beverages, so as not to increase the burden on the liver, and even cause alcoholic hepatitis or cirrhosis.