1, adequate sleep
Common sense tells us going to bed early is good for health. Sleep is especially important for liver care. The expert points out that many liver diseases are cause by staying up. Many will have blood-shot eyes the next day which is the symptom of excessive internal heat in the liver. Over time, the liver can me damaged. From 11pm to at 3am every day is the best time for liver reparation and detoxification. During this period, one is supposed to sleep.
2, Keep a cheerful mood
Optimism makes a man healthy. Anger or depression can easily lead to poor blood circulation in the liver and cause diseases. If you have got negative feelings, try to vent them out through appropriate ways so as to restore the psychological balance as soon as possible.
3, Massage
Meridian is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine. Massage for a few important points of the liver meridian at ordinary times is good for dredging liver. In the liver meridians, there are 14 acupoints. The acupuncture points for frequent massage are: Tai chong acupuncture point which situates near to the middle of the hallux and index toeQi men acupuncture point and Zhang men acupuncture point. Massages on these points often can benefit the liver a lot.
4, Wear loose and comfortable clothes, do moderate exercise.
Exercise is a good way to care the liver. The doctor of traditional Chinese medicine thinks movement can relaxe the muscles and stimulate blood circulation, which is good for the liver. More exercise also can improve the immunity and disease resistance. Therefore, everyone should , choose the suitable movement according to their own physical condition in order to enhance the physical and mental health. Walking, outing, tai chi, kite flying, etc. can all smooth the blood flows and promote physical fitness. For patients with chronic liver disease, strenuous exercise is unfavorable.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
Be cautious with disposable tableware
Fancy color straw
When you are taking beverages, you use colorful straws which are made from recycled plastic. They can cause damage to your liver and kidney. Some unscrupulous merchants will dye the straws to cover the color of recycled plastic. The more bright-coloured the straws are, the greater the risks hidden inside them. The expert reminds that we had better not use colorful straws. To identify problem straws, you can follow three steps: first look at the information on the packaging such as production date, shelf-life, production license and serial number (QS). Then see the color, avoid buying colorful and dark-colored straws. Finally smell the straw before it contacts the beverage. If there is any peculiar smell, you should be highly cautious.
Disposable plastic lunchboxesInferior disposable plastic lunchboxes are popular with small restaurants due to their low price. Inferior boxes are generally added in a lot of poisonous and harmful substances such as industrial grade calcium carbonate, talcum powder and paraffin wax which can pose direct threats to the health of the users.
Counterfeit environmentally friendly disposable lunch boxes feel very soft and can be ripped with gentle strength. There will possibly be pungent smells, deformation and leakage when meeting with heat. Fake pulp boxes are of poor intensity, dark color and serious oil and water leakage problem; There is no name, no marks, no production date on the surface.Counterfeit environmentally friendly disposable lunch boxes are of heavier weight. If being torn and cat into the river, the pieces are more likely to go down.
Be cautious if disposable chopsticks are too white
Many people think that disposable chopsticks are more sanitary and safe. But some small workshops use inferior wood in order to reduce the cost. To whiten the chopsticks, some use sulphur fumigation bleaching. After use of this kind of chopsticks, the residue of sulfur dioxide can enter the body.
When you are taking beverages, you use colorful straws which are made from recycled plastic. They can cause damage to your liver and kidney. Some unscrupulous merchants will dye the straws to cover the color of recycled plastic. The more bright-coloured the straws are, the greater the risks hidden inside them. The expert reminds that we had better not use colorful straws. To identify problem straws, you can follow three steps: first look at the information on the packaging such as production date, shelf-life, production license and serial number (QS). Then see the color, avoid buying colorful and dark-colored straws. Finally smell the straw before it contacts the beverage. If there is any peculiar smell, you should be highly cautious.
Disposable plastic lunchboxesInferior disposable plastic lunchboxes are popular with small restaurants due to their low price. Inferior boxes are generally added in a lot of poisonous and harmful substances such as industrial grade calcium carbonate, talcum powder and paraffin wax which can pose direct threats to the health of the users.
Counterfeit environmentally friendly disposable lunch boxes feel very soft and can be ripped with gentle strength. There will possibly be pungent smells, deformation and leakage when meeting with heat. Fake pulp boxes are of poor intensity, dark color and serious oil and water leakage problem; There is no name, no marks, no production date on the surface.Counterfeit environmentally friendly disposable lunch boxes are of heavier weight. If being torn and cat into the river, the pieces are more likely to go down.
Be cautious if disposable chopsticks are too white
Many people think that disposable chopsticks are more sanitary and safe. But some small workshops use inferior wood in order to reduce the cost. To whiten the chopsticks, some use sulphur fumigation bleaching. After use of this kind of chopsticks, the residue of sulfur dioxide can enter the body.
Friday, September 6, 2013
Common diseases and their countermeasures
Constipation
Symptoms: If there is no stool for 2 ~ 3 days yet without no discomfort, it is not constipation; If there is no stool for a whole day, but you feel uncomfortable, it is constipation.
Cause: Women are more predisposed to constipation than men. Constipation can cause skin roughness, agitation and hemorrhoids. If young women suffer from this disease, it will be alright if they change their lifestyle.
Solution and prevention methods:
1. Eat vegetable more to take in more food fiber;
2. Skipping rope can exercise abdominal muscle and enhance bowel movement;
3. Every morning drink a cup of water or brackish water helps to boost gastrointestinal metabolism. Form a good habit of going to the bathroom after breakfast and pay attention to the regularity of life.
Chronic diarrhea
Symptoms: fever, weight drop.
Reason: stress is an important reason that causes diarrhea.
Solution: If diarrhea continues, it can lead to dehydration. So you should drink more water to supplement moisture. Do not drink cold water and take some antidiarrheal drugs if need be. Eat less or do not eat fried and greasy food.
ulcer
Symptoms: stomach ulcers. Fatigue, chest pain, hematemesis, defecate haemorrhage, stomach pain nd nausea during the outbreak of duodenal ulcer
Cause: heavy pressure, irregular eating habits
Solution: Have good arrangement over the lifestyle. Have meals timely and healthily. Actively cooperate with the medical treatment and keep a good mood.
Limb numbness
Symptoms: tingling or numbness in th limbs,especially in an air-conditioned room
Reason: muscle tension.
Solution: pay attention to the height of the chair and table, adjust the height of chair to where you can put both hands naturally on the table. Avoid direct exposure to wind.
Chronic gastritis
Symptoms: loss of appetite, nausea
Reason: heavy pressure, lack of sleep, poor eating habits
Solution: medicine and rest.
Prevention:
1. Slowly chew the food;
2. Keep balanced nutrient intake;
3. Release stress;
4. Avoid mental stress;
5. Give up smoking and drinking.
Symptoms: If there is no stool for 2 ~ 3 days yet without no discomfort, it is not constipation; If there is no stool for a whole day, but you feel uncomfortable, it is constipation.
Cause: Women are more predisposed to constipation than men. Constipation can cause skin roughness, agitation and hemorrhoids. If young women suffer from this disease, it will be alright if they change their lifestyle.
Solution and prevention methods:
1. Eat vegetable more to take in more food fiber;
2. Skipping rope can exercise abdominal muscle and enhance bowel movement;
3. Every morning drink a cup of water or brackish water helps to boost gastrointestinal metabolism. Form a good habit of going to the bathroom after breakfast and pay attention to the regularity of life.
Chronic diarrhea
Symptoms: fever, weight drop.
Reason: stress is an important reason that causes diarrhea.
Solution: If diarrhea continues, it can lead to dehydration. So you should drink more water to supplement moisture. Do not drink cold water and take some antidiarrheal drugs if need be. Eat less or do not eat fried and greasy food.
ulcer
Symptoms: stomach ulcers. Fatigue, chest pain, hematemesis, defecate haemorrhage, stomach pain nd nausea during the outbreak of duodenal ulcer
Cause: heavy pressure, irregular eating habits
Solution: Have good arrangement over the lifestyle. Have meals timely and healthily. Actively cooperate with the medical treatment and keep a good mood.
Limb numbness
Symptoms: tingling or numbness in th limbs,especially in an air-conditioned room
Reason: muscle tension.
Solution: pay attention to the height of the chair and table, adjust the height of chair to where you can put both hands naturally on the table. Avoid direct exposure to wind.
Chronic gastritis
Symptoms: loss of appetite, nausea
Reason: heavy pressure, lack of sleep, poor eating habits
Solution: medicine and rest.
Prevention:
1. Slowly chew the food;
2. Keep balanced nutrient intake;
3. Release stress;
4. Avoid mental stress;
5. Give up smoking and drinking.