Among the four seasons, spring belongs to the Wood element in the Five Elements theory. In the human body, the liver also corresponds to the Wood element. Therefore, the energy of spring is connected to the liver, and spring can easily cause the liver to become overactive. The liver is responsible for regulating the smooth flow of Qi and storing blood in the body, making it very important—nourishing the liver starts in the spring. Taking good care of your liver in the spring will keep you healthy and worry-free for the entire year.
1. Get Vaccinated
Effectively preventing viral hepatitis is the primary method for preventing liver cancer. Getting the hepatitis B vaccine can effectively prevent the occurrence of hepatitis B, thereby preventing liver cancer. Currently, China has very effective vaccines for both hepatitis A and B, with success rates of over 90% for timely vaccination. The hepatitis B vaccine requires three injections: the initial dose, one month later, and six months later. Hepatitis A and E are mainly transmitted through the digestive tract, so people should pay attention to food hygiene, wash their hands frequently, drink boiled water, eat raw food, and keep tableware clean. Do not share bowls, chopsticks, toothbrushes, razors, tattoo needles, or acupuncture needles with others.
2. Eat "Coarse" and Avoid "Moldy"
Your diet should be diverse. First, you should pay attention to the balance of nutrients in your diet, maintain a varied diet, and combine coarse grains with fine grains. Eat more vegetables and fruits, and eat less refined rice, refined flour, animal fats, and low-fiber foods. Rice bran has anti-cancer properties. It not only contains rich B vitamins that can protect the liver, but the fiber in rice bran is also very effective at adsorbing harmful carcinogens. Avoid eating moldy or spoiled food.
3. Don't Let Drugs Poison Your Liver
Don't take medication indiscriminately. "All medicine has some toxicity." It has now been discovered that many drugs can cause liver damage, leading to drug-induced hepatitis, which can develop into cirrhosis and even liver cancer.
4. Quit Smoking and Limit Alcohol to Give Your Liver a Rest
Research has shown that carcinogens in cigarettes are associated with the development of liver cancer and other tumors. Long-term and heavy drinking can damage liver cells, cause abnormal liver function, and subsequently lead to cirrhosis, which can further progress to liver cancer. Patients with a history of chronic hepatitis should quit smoking and drinking alcohol completely!
5. Exercise Regularly and Keep a Positive Mindset
Ancient Chinese people long ago proposed the theory that "anger injures the liver." Traditional Chinese Medicine theory holds that the liver governs the smooth flow of Qi. When the liver's function of smoothing the flow of Qi is normal, the body can better coordinate its own mental and emotional activities. Negative emotions can disrupt the liver's Qi flow, causing liver diseases. Recent research has shown that negative emotions such as anger and worry can affect the body's resistance, leading to a weakened immune system, which is harmful to the liver. Therefore, maintaining a cheerful spirit, an open mind, and optimism, while avoiding excessive depression and irritability, combined with regular physical exercise, will fill your life with vitality and vigor. This can effectively improve the immune function of various organs in the body, thereby preventing the canceration of liver cells and preventing liver cancer.