For those who regularly drink alcohol, liver function will inevitably be adversely affected. Therefore, the following article will provide readers with safe, simple, and effective ways to detoxify the liver for people who often drink alcohol.
1. Drink water
Water is the component that accounts for 70 - 80% of the body's weight, if we lack water we will gradually become exhausted. Drinking plenty of water is a simple and effective method to quickly remove toxins in beer and alcohol from the body. Specifically, water plays a role in increasing blood circulation, speeding up the process of eliminating toxins through urine, sweat, or breath.
Therefore, each person should drink at least 1.5 - 2 liters of water per day, but should not drink too much because it will cause nocturia and frequent urination.
2. Green bean water
In Oriental medicine, green beans have a sweet taste and cooling properties. They are not only used as an ingredient in cooking but also in heat-clearing and liver detox medications. We can process it in many ways such as cooking green bean milk, green bean water, green bean porridge, green bean, and aloe vera dessert,...
3. Winter melon juice
Squash is a fruit that contains many vitamins and minerals essential for the body. In particular, according to Oriental medicine, it has a sweet taste, cooling properties, and is very effective in detoxifying the liver and clearing heat. Winter melon juice is also a natural, safe, benign drink that does not contain preservatives or chemicals that are harmful to the body.
How to make winter melon juice:
-Preparation: 1kg squash, 5 pandan leaves, 10g rehmannia root, 150g rock sugar, 1/3 teaspoon salt, 4 liters of clean water.
-Wash the squash, peel it, cut it into small pieces, wash the pandan leaves, and tie them into knots.
-Add squash, rehmannia roots, rock sugar, and salt to the pot, add water, and boil until squash is soft, then add pandan leaves, continue to boil for 5 more minutes then turn off the stove. Wait for the water to cool, filter out the residue, and store it in the refrigerator to drink gradually.
4. Honey water
Honey is a sweet, neutral-toned ingredient that nourishes the middle body, soothes the lungs, relieves coughs, alleviates pain, detoxifies, and acts as a laxative to ease bowel movements. In addition, it also contains nutritional ingredients that support digestion, improve liver glycogen and hemoglobin content, strengthen the liver's detoxification and purification capabilities, and treat diseases such as cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Scientific studies have also proven that drinking a cup of warm honey water after breakfast and before going to bed is not only beneficial for the body but also especially good for the liver.
How to mix honey water:
-Preparation: 2 teaspoons honey, 1 cup warm water.
-Take honey and mix it into a cup of warm water, stir well, and enjoy. You can also add lemon juice, a thin slice of ginger, or turmeric powder to increase the effectiveness for the liver, gallbladder, and stomach.
5. Green tea water
Green tea has long been renowned as a refreshing and natural detoxifying beverage due to its high antioxidant content. These antioxidants help the body alleviate stress, fatigue, cool the skin, and eliminate toxins. Furthermore, drinking 4-5 cups of green tea daily can help prevent liver-related conditions such as liver heat, fatty liver, cirrhosis, atherosclerosis, and high blood pressure.
How to make green tea:
-Preparation: 50 - 100g green tea leaves, boiling water.
-Wash the green tea leaves to remove dirt, drain them, and then crush them to enhance flavor when brewing.
-Put green tea leaves in a pot or teapot, add boiling water, and discard the first layer of water, add 200 - 300ml of boiling water, steep the tea for about 3 - 5 minutes, and then enjoy.
6. Gotu kola juice
Gotu kola is a cooling herb with a slightly bitter taste and a mild fragrance, commonly used to make refreshing drinks that detoxify the liver, prevent cardiovascular diseases, and significantly improve skin health. For individuals suffering from liver conditions, gotu kola acts as a highly effective remedy for cooling and supporting liver health.
How to make Gotu Kola juice:
-Preparation: 200g of gotu kola, 1 liter of boiled, cooled water.
-Wash the gotu kola thoroughly and soak it in salt water for about 30 minutes, place the gotu kola into a blender, add water, and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture to separate the juice from the pulp. Store the gotu kola juice in the refrigerator. When drinking, add a little sugar to make it more palatable.
7. Brown rice water
Brown Rice, also known as unpolished or husked rice, is a type of rice that has only had its outer husk removed, leaving the bran layer intact. It is highly nutritious, benefiting both overall health and liver function. Brown rice can be consumed as cooked rice or made into a beverage.
Notably, brown rice water is particularly beneficial for individuals with internal heat, skin issues like pimples, or those who frequently consume alcohol. The bran layer contains oils that help regulate blood pressure, detoxify the liver, and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
How to make brown rice water:
-Preparation: 100g brown rice, 1 liter of water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
-Put the pan on the stove, when the pan is hot, add brown rice and stir evenly over low heat. When the rice turns dark and fragrant, turn off the stove.
-Put roasted brown rice in a pot, add water, and boil over low heat until the rice is soft and cooked, then turn off the heat.
8. Black bean water
Black beans are rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly molybdenum, which is a component of the enzyme sulfite oxidase, highly effective in detoxifying sulfates in the liver. As a result, black bean water is an essential beverage in the list of liver-cooling and detoxifying drinks.
How to cook black bean water:
-Preparation: 200g black beans, 500 - 600ml filtered water.
-Pick and clean the black beans, wash them, put them in a pot, pour in boiling water, and cook over high heat for about 10 minutes. Then reduce the heat and cook until the beans are soft, then turn off the heat. You can filter out the bean residue or leave both the water and beans, both are very good.
9. Artichoke Tea
Artichoke is considered a miracle remedy for the liver because it contains a high concentration of cynarin and silymarin, two powerful antioxidants that significantly aid in restoring liver cell function, detoxifying the liver, and supporting the treatment of liver conditions such as elevated liver enzymes and chronic hepatitis B.
Additionally, the cynarin in artichoke leaves helps regulate bile flow, stimulating bile production up to four times the normal rate. This mechanism enhances the liver's ability to expel toxins, effectively restoring liver function and promoting a healthier liver overall.
How to make artichoke tea:
-Preparation: 2 artichoke buds, 3 liters of water, 3 tablespoons of rock sugar.
-Cut off the stems and stems of the artichokes, wash them, drain them, put them in a pot, and add water.
-Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and continue simmering for 45 minutes before turning off the stove. Remove the flowers, which can be reused for cooking. Add rock sugar to the water and heat until the sugar is completely dissolved, then turn off the stove. Let the water cool down before enjoying it.
10. Dandelion
According to traditional Eastern medicine, dandelion is a medicinal herb capable of treating various diseases, with its roots being particularly effective in reducing uric acid levels and detoxifying fatty liver.
How to make dandelion root tea:
-Preparation: Wash dandelion roots, cut into small slices, 200ml clean water.
-Put water and roots in a pot, cover, and boil for about 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, filter the water, let it cool, and drink.
11. Exercise - sports
Increasing physical exercise and sports is a method used to improve overall health and reduce the risks of many diseases. Scientific studies have shown that physical exercise helps promote circulation and digestion, in which the detoxification process in the liver also takes place more quickly and effectively.
In addition, exercise is also considered a way to reduce inflammation and mitigate against disease. Experts also recommend that exercising at an intensity of 150 - 300 minutes per week is beneficial for your health.
12. Get enough sleep
Getting enough sleep is also a natural way to support the liver detoxification mechanism very effectively. The time from 11pm to 1am the next morning is when the liver performs its detoxification task most effectively, to eliminate excess substances and waste. If we are still awake during this time, the toxins will not be eliminated. Therefore, going to bed early and getting enough sleep is a simple and effective way to detoxify the liver for people who often drink alcohol.
13. Sauna therapy
Sauna is a way to help us warm up the body and increase sweating, thereby optimally supporting the body's detoxification process. Not only that, this method also improves blood circulation in the body and enhances detoxification of the liver, helping you have a healthier body and fresher skin.
14. Dietary changes
Adding more fruits and vegetables is a way chosen by many people to enhance liver detoxification. The important factor is a balance diet such as:
-Prioritize foods rich in antioxidants such as green tea, fruits, nuts,...
-Do not consume alcohol, stimulants, tobacco,... to limit free radicals.
-Limit processed foods, fast foods, and foods high in sugar, or artificial sweeteners.
-Limit the use of foods containing refined starch such as donuts, white bread,...
-Increase your use of organic foods to limit your exposure to toxic chemicals, pesticides, or other additives.
-Add yogurt to your daily meals to stimulate digestion and reduce toxins produced in the digestive tract by harmful bacteria.
-Maintain a healthy diet, low in salt to help the process of eliminating toxins through the kidneys more effectively.
-Balance your diet, ensuring adequate intake of micronutrients, to help the liver detoxification process take place more effectively.
Above are 14 ways to safely, effectively, and easily detoxify the liver for individuals who drink alcohol. Hopefully, through the above article, you will know how to protect your liver as well as your overall health.
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