With the continuous improvement of our living standards, more and more "wealth diseases" have begun to appear around people. The way of working with more sitting and less movement, as well as frequent social interactions, have caused many people, especially middle-aged people, to suffer from overnutrition. The prevalence of fatty liver disease is also increasing year by year, which is a serious threat to people's health. According to statistics, the current incidence of fatty liver in China is as high as 10 15. Fatty liver is a "killer" lurking around us. Because fatty liver usually has no obvious symptoms in the early stages, it is easy for people to ignore it, leading to a gradual deterioration of the condition. If the fatty liver is not timely**, it is easy to develop moderate to severe fatty liver, abnormal liver function and liver fibrosis, and even liver cirrhosis. Patients with fatty liver often have other health problems such as obesity, dyslipidemia, and high blood pressure. They are more likely than the average person to suffer from diseases such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, etc. From the clinical findings, there are many risk factors for fatty liver disease. Among them, unreasonable dietary structure, poor dietary Xi, long-term heavy drinking, sedentary lifestyle, family history of obesity-related diseases and drug abuse are the main causes of fatty liver. Therefore, we should pay attention to the prevention of fatty liver disease and **. By adjusting the dietary structure, improving dietary Xi, increasing the amount of exercise, and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption, the risk of fatty liver disease can be effectively reduced. At the same time, for patients who already have fatty liver, they should seek medical attention in time and receive ** to avoid deterioration of the condition and life-threatening.
The prevention and treatment of traditional Chinese medicine should distinguish the constitution
Phlegm and dampness internal arrest is a constitution that many people have, such people usually have a plump body, unwilling to exercise, always feel sticky in the mouth, do not like to drink water, there seems to be something blocked in the pharynx, the body is sleepy, the chest is panting and stuffy, dizzy and nauseous, and the tongue coating is white and thick. For this kind of constitution, we can use traditional Chinese medicine such as tangerine peel, atractylodes, poria cocos, magnolia officinalis, and Ze Epsom for prevention and treatment. The constitution of dampness and heat and internal deficiency is more common in young people, such people are usually irritable and irritable, easily excited, dry mouth, sticky mouth, bitter mouth, easy to swell and painful ribs, yellow urine, unpleasant stool, yellow and greasy tongue coating. For this kind of constitution, we can use barley kernels, tongcao, talc, koran, almonds, artemisia, yin chen and other traditional Chinese medicines for prevention and treatment. People with liver depression and spleen deficiency are usually introverted, prone to depression and discomfort, mood swings, fatigue at work, shortness of breath and chest tightness, do not want to speak, low autoimmunity, susceptibility to colds, poor appetite, and tooth marks on the tongue. For this kind of constitution, we can use traditional Chinese medicine such as Bupleurum chinensis, Atractylodes macrocephalus, White Paeonia, Angelica, and Poria cocos for prevention and treatment. Qi stagnation and blood stasis is also a common constitution, such people usually have a swollen chest, as if something is uncomfortable, the complexion is dark, often accompanied by various pains, and female friends have dysmenorrhea, and the tongue and lips are purple and dark. For this kind of constitution, we can use traditional Chinese medicine such as green calyx plum, August tree, incense, tulip, salvia, peach kernel and so on.
Foods on the table to prevent fatty liver
Stir-fried shiitake mushrooms with celery.
400 grams of celery, 50 grams of shiitake mushrooms, salt, vinegar, soy sauce, monosodium glutamate and other seasonings. This formula has the effect of clearing liver heat and regulating qi and blood.
Roasted tofu with mushrooms.
250 grams of tender tofu and 100 grams of fresh mushrooms. Put tofu slices, fresh mushroom slices, salt and water in the casserole, bring to a boil over medium heat, simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, add seasonings. This formula has the effect of nourishing the spleen and stomach, dissolving phlegm and regulating qi.
Red stewed radish kelp.
50 grams of kelp, 100 grams of radish, cloves, anise, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, vegetable oil, soy sauce. Soak the kombu in water for a day, then cut the kombu and radish into shreds. Stir-fry the kelp oil a few times, add the seasoning to boil, change to medium heat and cook until the kelp is cooked, then add the shredded radish and simmer before eating. It has the effect of diluting underwater gas and is suitable for patients with obese fatty liver.
Stir-fried cabbage with soybeans.
60 grams of soybeans, 60 grams of cabbage, stir-fried and eaten. The saponin in soybeans can bind to the body's fat, and the phospholipids contained in it can remove cholesterol attached to the blood vessel wall and prevent excessive fat accumulation in the liver. Cabbage has a heat-clearing and diuretic effect.
Asparagus winter melon soup.
250 grams of asparagus, 300 grams of winter melon, and then add salt and other seasonings to cook the soup together and eat. It has the effect of clearing heat and water, regulating fat and lowering blood pressure.
In addition to the above-mentioned "four dishes and one soup" introduced by the author, what other foods can prevent fatty liver on the table? Such as onions, garlic, beans, mushrooms, corn, hawthorn, apples, oats, sweet potatoes, radish, celery, black fungus, red dates, eggplant, lotus leaves, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. There are also many low-fat and low-sugar foods in our diet, such as buckwheat, millet, bitter gourd, spinach, carrot, chrysanthemum, coriander, water spinach, camellia, bracken, amaranth, rape, purslane, water chestnut, water chestnut, bamboo shoots, polygonatum japonta, yellow essence, seaweed, sea cucumber, etc.
Preventing fatty liver requires keeping your mouth in check
Diet is the most basic measure for patients with fatty liver disease, and its core principles are to control the intake of total energy and sugar, improve the quality and quantity of protein, give an appropriate amount of fat, and supplement enough vitamins, trace elements and dietary fiber. At the same time, it is necessary to quit alcohol and change bad dietary Xi habits to promote the oxidative decomposition of fatty acids, effectively improve liver function, and prevent the development of fatty liver. The principle of diet should be determined according to the patient's target weight, daily caloric intake and scientific allocation of various nutritional elements, and adhere to a reasonable dietary system. Excessive caloric intake can lead to weight gain and increase fat synthesis, which can induce fatty liver. Therefore, reasonable control of calorie intake and moderate diet are the first principles for the prevention and treatment of fatty liver. In terms of the reasonable distribution of the three major nutrients, it is recommended to give fatty liver patients a diet with high protein, low fat and appropriate amount of sugar. Generally, the total energy intake per day should be controlled within the range of 20 25 kcal per kilogram of standard body weight per day, and it is not advisable to eat too saturated and greasy to avoid excessive fat synthesis. Appropriately choose low-fat milk, fish, shrimp and other high-protein and low-fat foods to promote the recovery and regeneration of liver cells. At the same time, limit the use of foods high in cholesterol such as organ meats, egg yolks, squid, sardines, and fish eggs. In addition, increasing foods rich in dietary fiber, such as corn bran, brown rice, beans, tomatoes, fungus, etc., can help promote intestinal peristalsis and reduce cholesterol absorption. People with fatty liver disease should eat more vitamin-rich foods, such as fresh vegetables and fruits. Eat less sugar, honey, fruit juices, preserves and all kinds of desserts. In addition, it is necessary to abstain from alcohol, eat a light diet, and eat less irritating foods. By following these dietary principles, patients with fatty liver disease can effectively improve liver function and prevent the development of fatty liver disease. At the same time, it also helps to control weight and reduce the accumulation of body fat.
Reasonable exercise "drives away" the liver
Reasonable exercise can maintain the body's energy balance, prevent excess calories from being stored in the form of fat, and help control blood lipids and blood pressure, as long as you exercise for 30 minutes a day, you can play a role in preventing fatty liver.
Select the type of sport.
Patients with fatty liver disease should be mainly aerobic exercise at low to medium intensity for a long period of time, including jogging, moderate and fast walking, cycling, swimming, going up and down stairs, playing badminton and table tennis, climbing, dancing, skipping rope, doing radio gymnastics and tai chi.
Determine the appropriate amount of exercise, the timing and frequency of exercise.
The amount of exercise should be moderate intensity, that is, breathing, heartbeat increases during exercise, and you feel mild fatigue and slight sweating, but you should not feel dizzy, dyspnea or vomiting. Fatigue can disappear quickly after exercise, and energy, stamina and appetite are well maintained. Exercise for at least 30 minutes each time. 3 to 5 times a week. If it is an active stage of acute fatty liver or steatohepatitis, or accompanied by hepatic, renal and cardiac insufficiency, the amount of exercise should be appropriately controlled and reduced, and rest should be the main thing.
The prevention and treatment of fatty liver is a comprehensive work, which needs to be started from multiple aspects. First of all, finding and eliminating fatty liver is the fundamental method. For example, alcoholic fatty liver disease is mainly caused by abstinence from alcohol; Diabetic fatty liver disease lies in actively ** diabetes; Obese fatty liver disease lies in effective weight control; Drug-induced fatty liver disease should be used with caution. Secondly, adjusting the dietary structure is an important part of the prevention and treatment of fatty liver. We should promote a diet high in protein, vitamins, sugar and fat, and eat more vegetables, fruits and foods rich in fiber. In addition, appropriately increasing aerobic exercise and promoting fat consumption in the body is also an effective way to prevent fatty liver disease. You can choose medical gymnastics, walking, running, swimming, tai chi and other items, mainly endurance exercises. Finally, traditional Chinese medicine** is an important part of the prevention and treatment of fatty liver. It is not only necessary to identify and treat traditional Chinese medicine according to physical fitness, but also to use traditional Chinese medicine tea therapy, traditional Chinese medicine medicinal diet and medicinal porridge, acupressure and other methods for prevention and treatment. In short, the prevention and treatment of fatty liver needs to start from multiple aspects and take comprehensive measures to achieve good results.