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Fan Letter] Dear Doctor, Hello! I'm a big fan of yours and have been following your health science articles. Recently, I came across a saying on the Internet that doing some small actions before going to bed is equivalent to doing a lot of maintenance for the liver. I wonder, is there a scientific basis for this claim? If so, what exactly do these little gestures refer to? Hope to get your answers.
Popular science answers] Dear fans, hello! Thank you very much for your trust and support. There is indeed some scientific basis for the claim that the small movements you mentioned before bed can maintain the liver. The liver is an important organ of our human body, mainly responsible for detoxification, metabolism, storage and other functions. Keeping our liver healthy is essential for our overall health.
In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the liver is closely related to emotions, blood, and vision. When the liver is healthy, the mood is smooth, the blood is smooth, and the vision is clear. On the other hand, impaired liver function may lead to depression, blood stasis, blurred vision and other problems. Therefore, to nourish the liver is to nourish life.
Next, I will introduce you to some small actions before bed that can help regulate the liver and promote liver health.
1.Kneading the Liver Meridian: The Liver Meridian is located on the inner thigh, starting from the big toe of the foot and going up the medial side to the chest. Every night before going to bed, rub the palm of your hand repeatedly along the direction of the liver meridian for 10 minutes each time, which helps to dredge the liver meridian and promote the excretion of toxins in the liver.
2.Press Taichong acupoint: Taichong acupoint is an important acupuncture point on the liver meridian, located on the instep.
The depression between the junction of the first and second metatarsals. Every night before going to bed, press the Taichong acupoint with the thumb and fingertips for 1 minute each time, which helps to regulate liver function and relieve liver stagnation.
3.Eyeballs: The liver is closely related to the eyes, and it is necessary to protect the eyes. Every night before going to bed, close your eyes and turn your eyeballs from side to side, 10 times at a time, to help relieve eye fatigue and protect your eyesight.
4.Knock on the gallbladder meridian: The gallbladder meridian is located on the outside of the thigh, starting from the four toes of the foot and going up the outside to the head. Every night before going to bed, repeatedly tap with the palm of your hand along the direction of the bile meridian for 10 minutes each time, which helps to promote bile secretion and enhance the metabolic ability of the liver.
5.Stretching: The part of the body that corresponds to the liver is the tendon. Every night before going to bed, stretch your muscles and bones to help regulate liver function. Yoga or stretching exercises can be used for 10 minutes at a time.
6.Maintain a good routine: The liver undergoes detoxification and repair at night, so it's important to maintain a good routine. Get enough sleep every night and avoid staying up late can help your liver health.
In short, through the above small actions before bedtime, you can effectively regulate the liver and promote liver health. However, it is important to note that these small actions are not a complete replacement for medication**, and if you have liver disease, it is important to follow your doctor's instructions and be active**. At the same time, maintaining good lifestyle habits, eating a balanced diet, and exercising moderately are also important ways to maintain liver health.
We hope you find the above answers helpful, and if you have any other questions, please feel free to continue asking them. I wish you good health and a happy life!
References] 1Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese MedicineChina Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2017.
2.Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Liver DiseasesHealth Press, 2015.
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