Maintaining good health is no easy task; it often demands time, money, and effort, yet sometimes still results in ineffective health practices.

 

For example, many people believe that liver supplements can protect the liver, but these supplements are not preventive medications. In fact, for individuals without liver disease, improper use can even cause liver damage.

 

On the other hand, certain small habits in daily life can unintentionally contribute to better liver health.

 

Take a look—how many of the following habits do you already practice?

 

1. Avoiding Cigarette Smoke

 

There are always individuals who particularly dislike the smell of cigarette smoke. The moment they catch a whiff, they wrinkle their noses and quickly move 10 meters away. Congratulations to them—they're doing the right thing!

 

It’s important to note that a single burning cigarette produces at least 4,000 chemicals, 69 of which are carcinogenic. These harmful substances can affect liver lipid metabolism, increase "bad" cholesterol, and even elevate the risk of liver cancer.

 

2. Disliking Alcohol

 

Some people simply don't enjoy drinking alcohol, finding it bitter and unpleasant to swallow. This aversion is actually the best protection for the liver.

 

When ethanol enters the body, it must be metabolized by the liver. The substance produced when acetaldehyde combines with proteins can directly damage liver cells and trigger inflammation. Over time, this can even lead to liver cancer.

 

3. Weighing Yourself Daily

 

For many people, the first task upon waking up is to step on the scale—something common among those trying to lose weight. Beyond weight loss, paying attention to weight management is a commendable habit.

 

Excess weight often accumulates in the abdomen, particularly around the liver and intestines. An enlarged belly not only increases the risk of fatty liver but, if left unchecked, also raises the risk of liver cancer.

 

4. Regularly Cleaning Out the Refrigerator  

 

 

When the refrigerator is overloaded, some foods can easily be forgotten until they become moldy and spoiled. Those who regularly clean out their refrigerators, discarding uneaten or expired food, are doing their liver a big favor.

 

Foods like rice, soybeans, and peanuts can develop aflatoxins, a carcinogenic substance, when moldy. Aflatoxins cannot be destroyed by cooking, and long-term consumption poses a cancer risk.

 

5. Unable to Stay Up Late  

 

 

Some people get sleepy at a certain time and find staying up late harder than getting up early! Not being able to stay up late is also a liver-friendly habit.

 

Wu Nan, Associate Chief Physician of the Hepatology Department at Peking University People's Hospital, notes that the liver typically begins its metabolic and repair processes at 11 PM. Traditional Chinese medicine also advocates for "ziwu sleep," which means falling asleep between 11 PM and 1 AM. This helps gather qi and blood in the liver and gallbladder meridians, avoiding endocrine disruption.

 

6. Avoiding Mental Internal Friction

 

People who stay cheerful and avoid mental internal friction tend to have much better physical health than those who are constantly frowning and burdened with worries.

 

Clinically, it has been observed that people prone to nodules often share a common trait—emotional suppression. While occasional anxiety and anger are inevitable, it's crucial to prevent the accumulation of negative emotions. Adjust your mood, avoid excessive stress, and learn to enjoy the moment.

 

 

7. Regularly Consuming Reishi

 

Those who enjoy the bitter taste of Reishi and believe in its benefits for the body are also doing their liver a favor.

 

These individuals might start their day by brewing a large pot of Reishi tea to sip throughout the day, or they may use Reishi slices or fresh Reishi to make soups. Integrating Reishi into daily life creates an excellent foundation for liver care.

 

Pharmacological studies have confirmed that triterpenes and polysaccharides in Reishi can protect liver cells, alleviate hepatitis symptoms, reduce fat accumulation in the liver, and enhance the liver's detoxification capabilities. Long-term consumption of Reishi products, whether in the form of Reishi slices, spore powder, or spore oil, provides excellent support for liver health.