"Prolonged eye strain injures the liver, while prolonged sitting injures the bones." For those who spend long hours in front of a computer, staring at the screen, this can lead to dizziness and headaches. When liver qi is stagnant, the circulation of qi and blood throughout the body becomes disordered, leading to illnesses such as high blood pressure and digestive system disorders. Women may also experience irregular menstruation. Therefore, for computer users, health preservation must begin with nourishing the liver.
First, one should pay attention to dietary therapy and eat more warming and yang-tonifying foods like chives. Regular consumption of chives can enhance the spleen and stomach qi. In addition, green onions and garlic are also excellent for benefiting the liver and nourishing yang. Jujubes are neutral in nature and sweet in flavor, nourishing the liver and spleen. One can also eat appropriate amounts of buckwheat, shepherd's purse, spinach, celery, chrysanthemum greens, lettuce, eggplant, water chestnut, cucumber, and mushrooms. These foods are all cooling in nature and sweet in flavor, capable of moistening the liver and brightening the eyes. Taking supplements like tremella fungus at the right time can moisten the lungs, promote body fluids, and benefit yin to nourish the liver. At the same time, reducing sour foods and increasing sweet foods is beneficial for nourishing both the liver and spleen and is greatly advantageous for preventing disease and maintaining health. Below, two more liver-nourishing porridges are introduced; computer users may want to give them a try.
Goji Berry Porridge: 30 grams of goji berries, 60 grams of rice. First, cook the rice until it is half-done, then add the goji berries and cook until done. This porridge is suitable for those who often experience dizziness, dry eyes, tinnitus, spermatorrhea, and soreness in the lower back and knees. For patients with hepatitis, consuming goji berry porridge has the excellent effects of protecting the liver, supporting liver function, and promoting the regeneration of liver cells.
Pork Liver and Mung Bean Porridge: 100 grams of fresh pork liver, 60 grams of mung beans, 100 grams of rice, and an appropriate amount of salt and MSG. First, wash the mung beans and rice and cook them together. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer slowly. When the porridge is about 80% cooked, add the sliced or strip-cut pork liver to continue cooking. Season with condiments when done. This porridge nourishes the liver and blood, clears heat and brightens the eyes, and beautifies and moisturizes the skin, making one's complexion radiant. It is especially suitable for weak individuals with a sallow complexion, diminished vision, or blurred sight.