In Chinese medicine, liver health is longevity health. The liver is responsible for promoting the smooth flow of "qi" (which is internal life energy) and "blood" throughout the body. Hence, a healthy liver is extremely important for the overall wellness of an individual.
In Chinese medicine, "qi" is the invisible energy that flows through the universe, and the human body is a microcosm of the universe. If the flow of "qi" is disrupted for any reason, virtually any of the body system will be in jeopardy.
In Chinese medicine, "blood" is quite different from that observed in Western medicine. To the Chinese, "blood" serves three major functions in the body system:
1. It nourishes the body by providing nutrients. After your food and drink are digested in you stomach, they are extracted by your spleen and transformed into blood.
2. It moistens and lubricates the body by giving it movement and flexibility.
3. It anchors the mind, making your thoughts clear and stable.
In Chinese medicine, a healthy liver regulates the amount of blood circulation. If you are active, you liver will produce and release more blood, and your blood flow will be strong and flexible. If our liver is impaired, your blood flow will be disrupted. Liver disharmony, due to liver damage, often leads to emotional disharmony, such as anger and outbursts. Emotional problems are often stress-related. People suffering from mental depression often have a weak liver constitution.
Because liver function also affects your blood, liver problems also have an adverse impact on tendons, that is, your movements and flexibility. Liver problems are manifested in your nails and your eyes. Nails are seen by the Chinese as tendons. Good liver health is indicated by strong nails, and liver problems result in pale and brittle nails. Your eyes, considered by the Chinese as "windows" of your internal health, require nourishment of your liver. A health liver gives you good vision, while liver damage results in inability to see clearly, both visually and mentally.
Eat healthy for a healthy liver. Do not damage your liver with alcohol. If you have a drinking problem, stop alcohol addiction right away. From the Chinese perspective, the liver is more than just an organ for detoxification. Asian Detox Secrets shows you how to detoxify your body the Oriental way.
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Stephen Lau
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