The last words of the eight organs

1. Reduce the burden on your legs and feet

We are big and strong guys, and the "iron triangle" formed by bones, muscles, and joints bears almost the entire weight of the body. The knees alone bear a pressure that is 9 times the body weight. We are also a transportation hub, with 50% of your nerves, 50% of your blood vessels, and 50% of your blood flowing through us. We don't look as delicate as our other brothers, but in fact our joints are the most vulnerable part. Excessive burden, improper movement posture, invasion of cold air, etc. can all cause us harm.

Please note that this is a lifelong commitment and we should pay attention to protecting our legs starting from our 20s. Especially for those who drive, as they are used to driving, their leg strength is usually weaker than that of ordinary people, so they need to exercise more frequently. Climbing fewer high buildings, climbing fewer mountains, and losing weight can reduce joint damage. Never let your legs get cold, soak your feet in hot water frequently, wear loose pants and shoes, and choose shoes with 2-3 cm heels. Putting a small pillow under your legs before going to bed can also promote blood circulation. You should also get more sun exposure to effectively prevent osteoporosis.

2. The intestines require you to control your mouth

Our job isn't a good one, it stinks all the time. Our structure is a tube. Although it has considerable elasticity, its capacity is limited and the contents need to be discharged on time. Especially the large intestine, the garbage inside contains a lot of toxins. So, we don't like being stuffed all day long. As we age, our muscles begin to relax and the elasticity of the intestinal walls begins to decrease, which often leads to constipation. We also have emotions like our brains, expressing joy, anger, sorrow and happiness at all times. For example, if we eat unfamiliar food, we will express our “dissatisfaction” through pain, bloating, diarrhea, etc.

Request: Please strictly control your appetite and do not eat too much oily or sweet food, as this can easily lead to excessive accumulation of fat in the body. It is important to drink two glasses of water after getting up. It not only replenishes the water lost during the night, but also stimulates the intestines, allowing the urge to defecate to come smoothly. Avoid drinking too many sugary drinks as they can accelerate intestinal aging. Eat at least 30 grams of fiber food every day, such as oatmeal, brown bread, celery, bananas, kiwis, etc. Take less anti-inflammatory drugs, antipyretic and analgesic drugs, as they can easily disrupt the ecological balance of intestinal flora and cause diarrhea.

3. Kidneys require sexual restraint

Our kidneys are a pair of twins, located on both sides of the spine. Their main functions are to excrete urination and produce various hormones to regulate the body's physiological functions, including sexual function. Therefore, when people have frequent sex or work hard, we will feel very weak, which is called "kidney deficiency" in traditional Chinese medicine. In addition, we also suffer from inflammation and stone disease.

Request: Please do not have frequent sex. Professor Zhang Qicheng of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine recommends that if you feel tired, unwilling to get up, dizzy, etc. the next day after sex, you should reduce the frequency of sex. You can eat more black foods on a daily basis, such as black sesame, black rice, black beans, black fungus, etc. walnuts, chestnuts, wolfberries, and bone marrow are also good.

4. The stomach requires appetite control

I am like a big melting pot. When food is transported here, it is first added with various digestive enzymes and acids, and then continuously stirred until they become absorbable semi-fluid substances and enter the duodenum. With other siblings taking up space all around me, my capacity was limited. If you eat a lot in one meal, you will feel bloated and uncomfortable. Here, I would especially like to appeal on behalf of the stomachs of officials. Since they are often invited to banquets, they not only eat a lot, but also eat high-protein and high-cholesterol dishes, which can easily cause indigestion and increase cholesterol in the body.

Request: Overeating and skipping breakfast are our biggest nemesis. Professor Fang Jingyuan of Renji Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine recommends that three meals a day should be eaten at regular times and in regular quantities, and one should not be too hungry or too full, or eat too greasy food. It is best to eat until one is 70% to 80% full at each meal; avoid eating irritating foods such as spirits, strong tea, coffee, and spicy foods; vegetables and fruits are essential.

5. The spleen and pancreas are required to control emotions

Compared to other organs, we are much less famous. In fact, the pancreas is the second largest digestive gland in the human body. It looks like a cow's tongue and its main function is to produce digestive enzymes and insulin. Many of us are unaware of the relationship between us and diabetes. If the pancreas does not function properly, sugar levels in the blood will increase. The main function of the spleen is to filter the blood. People always associate me with getting angry. It is true that losing our temper can hurt other people’s feelings as well as our own.

Request: Every emotion can affect us, especially excessive thinking. Professor Yang Li from the Xiyuan Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences said that the best solution is not to hold a grudge in your heart, but to seek guidance from people around you; to have a regular daily routine, exercise more, and ensure sleep; in terms of diet, you may wish to eat more bamboo shoots, white fungus, longan and other calming foods.

6. The liver requires fewer banquets

I am the largest gland in the human body. Like a huge chemical factory, my main functions are storage, metabolism and detoxification. The bile of my closest brother, Gallbladder, is actually produced by me. When people work hard, they need to quickly carry out various metabolisms to replenish the energy consumed in the body. Because it is so hard work, I get sick more often. The biggest threats to me are hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. Some cats that frequently appear in social situations asked me to give a special reminder that since their owners often drink excessively, their chances of developing cirrhosis and liver cancer are much higher than those of the average person.

Request: Foods such as millet, kelp, green apples, etc. are our gas stations. Professor Shen Yanying, deputy director of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, reminds us that the liver is most afraid of tobacco and alcohol. Nicotine can cause damage to the liver, and alcohol is even more of a "poison" to the liver. What our liver needs most is a good sleep: metabolism begins at 11 pm, and falling asleep at this time allows us to repair ourselves. In addition, it is best for owners to learn to control their emotions and remain calm when encountering things.

7. Your heart needs more walking

As an adult, I am about 15 cm tall and weigh about 350 grams. Although it is only the size of an ordinary pear, it has been silently supplying blood to a body that weighs 200 times more than me. Someone has calculated that the work done by pumping blood throughout my life is roughly equivalent to lifting an object weighing 30,000 kilograms to the top of the Himalayas. I have great power, but I am honest and incorruptible. Although I have two chambers and two chambers that continuously collect blood from the whole body, I never intercept the flow or use it alone. Every time, I use my best strength to transport blood to supply various organs in the body.

Request: I like coarser staple foods. If the owner eats more whole-grain foods, his cholesterol will decrease and the chance of coronary heart disease will be lower. My favorite foods are red foods such as tomatoes, red apples, red grapes, and red dates, and nuts such as hazelnuts, walnuts, and almonds are my favorite snacks. Brisk walking is one of my favorite exercises. Professor Hu Dayi, chairman of the Cardiovascular Disease Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, has a secret recipe for protecting his heart: walking briskly 10,000 steps every day with a pedometer, and he has done so almost without interruption for nine years.

8. Nose is required to prevent and treat colds

A healthy nose processes several hundred milliliters of mucus every day, a small part of which evaporates, a small part becomes nasal mucus, and most of it is swallowed into our stomach. I am most afraid of catching a cold. Although it is not a serious disease, it makes us feel short of breath and causes a runny nose. Although my structure is simple, I have quite a few problems. The most important ones are nosebleed, acute rhinitis, chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, etc.

Request: Please try to reduce the frequency of colds and flu to prevent inflammation. Don't pick your nose with your hands often, as it may cause nosebleeds. Smoking may increase the risk of nasopharyngeal cancer, so you must quit smoking.