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In recent years, the global incidence of liver cancer has shown an upward trend that cannot be ignored, especially in China, where the incidence of this disease is the highest in the world. According to the latest research report, nearly half of the new liver cancer patients in the world are Chinese. As a malignant tumor, liver cancer is extremely harmful, and its main culprit is more than one. Based on the theories of traditional Chinese medicine, this article will combine ancient and modern prescriptions to provide you with a detailed analysis of the main culprits and preventive measures of liver cancer, so as to help you stay away from the danger of liver cancer.
First of all, let's talk about one of the main culprits of liver cancer - viral infection. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are the most important viruses known to cause liver cancer. These two viruses infect the human body through blood, sexual transmission and other routes, causing chronic hepatitis and eventually developing into liver cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine has always emphasized that "disease comes from the mouth", so it is necessary to strengthen hygiene habits in daily life to avoid the risk of contact with blood and body fluids, and at the same time, hepatitis B vaccination is also one of the effective measures to prevent liver cancer.
Secondly, poor eating habits also have an important impact on liver health. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that long-term consumption of greasy, spicy and other irritating foods will lead to dampness and heat stagnation, which in turn will damage the spleen and stomach, increase the burden on the liver, and in the long run, it is easy to lead to abnormal liver function, thereby causing liver cancer. Therefore, we should maintain a good diet, consume fresh vegetables and fruits in moderation, and try to avoid irritating and greasy foods to maintain liver health.
In addition, alcohol abuse is also one of the important causes of liver cancer. Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to long-term damage to the liver, which will seriously affect liver cells and even lead to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine advocates "drinking in moderation", it is recommended that men should not exceed two taels per day, and women should not exceed one tael per day, and at the same time, you can choose some traditional Chinese medicine to help protect the liver, such as wolfberry, salvia, etc., which will help promote the repair and maintenance of the liver.
Finally, long-term exposure to chemicals and carcinogens is also an important cause of liver cancer. In industrialized societies, people are often exposed to harmful substances in chemical products and industrial waste, which are a huge burden on the liver, and long-term exposure can increase the risk of liver cancer. Therefore, we should improve the working and living environment, especially those who are engaged in toxic and harmful work, and strengthen the use of safety measures to reduce the damage to the liver.
To sum up, the situation that nearly half of the world's new liver cancer is Chinese is indeed worrying, and the culprit cannot be underestimated. Through the combination of traditional Chinese medicine theories and ancient and modern prescriptions, we can clearly understand that viral infections, poor dietary habits, alcohol abuse, and long-term exposure to chemicals are important causes of liver cancer. Therefore, each of us should always be vigilant, stay away from the crisis of liver cancer, and maintain the health of the liver through a healthy lifestyle and the health care of traditional Chinese medicine, so as to carve out our own healthy future.
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References: 1 world health organization. (2018). global hepatitis report 2017 [pdf]. retrieved from int/hepatitis/publications/global-hepatitis-report2017/en/