Is the liver healthy? 'Hold up the middle finger' to see, if there are no such symptoms, it may mean that the liver is still ok
Introduction: The liver is the largest detoxification and metabolism organ in the human body. Almost all toxins from the outside world and the body need to be biotransformed in the liver through sweat, excreted through urination and other channels.
Because of this, many people mistakenly believe that the liver is an invincible organ and that nothing can harm the liver.
As the saying goes: "Treat the liver first for all diseases." The liver is the largest "detoxification" organ in the human body. It is like a chemical factory for the human body, responsible for most of the metabolism and material transformation of the human body.
Once the metabolism of the liver 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 and looks strong. In fact, it also has a fragile side.
Learn about the two stages of the liver detoxification process:
first stage
The liver relies on enzymes to neutralize toxins, convert other substances into water-soluble substances, and allow the kidneys to expel waste products. If the reaction cannot be completed, it becomes a "reaction intermediate".
second stage
Enzymes in the liver attach chemical substances "reaction intermediates" in order to neutralize them, or allow them to be easily excreted into the urethra and bile. If there is a barrier at this stage, the intermediates cannot be eliminated, causing harm to the body.
It can be said that as long as there is an imbalance between the above two stages, the reaction will stay in the body, increasing the damage of free radicals to the body and causing physical discomfort, such as nausea, fatigue, headache and other symptoms.
As we grow older, we all have the physiological phenomenon of aging, which is not only reflected in the skin of the body, of course, the organs of the body will also gradually age.
Liver aging can also cause a series of liver problems. The liver doesn't signal damage like its own body does, and it goes unnoticed, so when a disease occurs, it misses the optimal treatment period.
Therefore, in order to avoid adverse situations, we must understand the liver, observe the health of the liver, and then stop the loss in time through the following methods.
Is your liver healthy? "Put up the middle finger" to see, if there are no such manifestations, or the liver is okay,
Different thickness of middle finger, large gap
We can put up our middle finger and observe carefully in a well-lit place. If the thickness of the middle finger is uneven, it may be related to the decline of liver function or strong anger.
In addition, if there is a problem with the liver, observe the hands, and you will find that the middle finger may become thinner. If you put five fingers together, you will find that the gap between the middle finger and the index finger and ring finger will be larger. This situation indicates that the Liver Meridian is insufficient.
Visible black lines on the nails that break easily
From the point of view of traditional Chinese medicine, the liver governs the tendons, and its beauty lies in the claws. Is the liver nails good?
Too much toxin in the liver, decreased liver function, the middle finger cannot get enough nourishment of liver blood, nails are easy to break, very fragile, and black lines are easy to appear on the surface.
white spots on the nails
Generally speaking, the nails of healthy people are not only ruddy and shiny, but also have no cracks or impurities on the nail surface, which is often a manifestation of normal metabolism in the body.
Impaired liver function. In people with an unhealthy liver, the nails may be covered with white patches and complex lines, mainly related to impaired blood clotting function of the liver.
Red spots on middle finger nails
Normal palms are normally ruddy in color, without spots, and very clean, which is a sign of a healthy liver.
If you find erythema or yellow spots on the nails of the middle finger, it may be caused by abnormal liver detoxification function. Some toxins cannot be excreted by the liver, resulting in accumulation, resulting in spots on the nails, reminding us that it is time to nourish the liver.
nail gap too large
Extend your middle finger and observe carefully. If the nail seam of the middle finger is much wider than other nails, it means that the liver has toxins, and the toxins and garbage in the liver have accumulated in the body for too long. The more toxins and garbage accumulate, the wider the nail on the middle finger will be.
If there is no other difference between the nail seam of the middle finger and other nails, it means that the maintenance of the liver is relatively healthy.
In addition, if the liver is not good, there will be other manifestations on the hands, such as chlorosis of the skin on the hands, large erythema on the thenar part, and spider nevus on the hands.
You can also compare self-examination. If you get all the marks, the probability of liver problems is very high. Check your liver function early, get rid of the following liver damage behaviors in time, and learn to nourish your liver.
Extended reading: Fatty liver is also a manifestation of liver disease?
Fatty liver has become a common term in medical examination results. Many people think that fatty liver is fatty liver. "A little extra fat in the liver" is no big deal.
But in fact, fatty liver is a manifestation of liver disease, and its harm is not so simple.
Fatty liver is related to obesity, excessive weight gain, liver cirrhosis, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and other health problems. The morbidity and mortality of fatty liver patients, cardiovascular diseases and other major diseases will increase.
How to protect the liver?
Develop good eating habits, eat more vegetables and fruits, avoid greasy, spicy food intake, and avoid fried food intake.
Quit smoking and alcohol, smoking and alcohol are very harmful to the liver.
Exercise properly, control your weight, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Avoid abuse of drugs such as hormones, antibiotics, and health products. These drugs will cause certain damage to liver function after being metabolized by the liver.