How to improve poor liver and gallbladder detoxification

Common methods to improve poor liver and gallbladder detoxification include adjusting diet, maintaining regular sleep patterns, engaging in moderate exercise, reducing intake of harmful substances, and using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as auxiliary调理. Details are as follows:

1. Adjust dietary structure: Reduce consumption of high-oil, high-sugar, and high-fat foods, which increase the metabolic burden on the liver and gallbladder. Increase intake of fiber-rich fruits and vegetables (such as celery, spinach, and apples) and high-quality proteins (such as fish and soy products). Additionally, drink herbal infusions made with ingredients like goji berries, chrysanthemum, and dandelion to soothe the liver and gallbladder and promote metabolism.

2. Maintain regular sleep patterns: Avoid staying up late and establish a consistent bedtime each night, allowing the liver and gallbladder sufficient rest during nighttime hours (11 PM–3 AM). Long-term regular sleep helps maintain normal physiological rhythms of the liver and gallbladder, reduces toxin accumulation, and supports functional recovery.

3. Engage in moderate exercise regularly: Choose gentle exercises such as brisk walking, swimming, or yoga, aiming for 3–4 sessions per week, each lasting about 30 minutes. Exercise promotes blood circulation and metabolism, helping the liver and gallbladder eliminate metabolic waste and reducing detoxification stress.

4. Reduce intake of harmful substances: Avoid alcohol consumption, as alcohol must be metabolized by the liver and can directly damage liver cells. Limit processed and mold-contaminated foods, which may contain additives and toxins that increase the detoxification burden on the liver and gallbladder. Long-term intake may impair their function.

5. Use TCM-based supportive调理: Under professional guidance, techniques such as moxibustion, massage, or taking mild herbal formulas that strengthen the spleen and regulate liver function may be used. Applying moxibustion to acupoints like Taichong (LV3) and Ganshu (BL18) can help regulate liver qi; abdominal massage can improve the flow of liver and gallbladder meridians; and herbal调理 can improve the internal environment of the liver and gallbladder according to individual body constitution, aiding detoxification.

If symptoms such as jaundice, abdominal pain, or sudden loss of appetite occur, seek medical attention promptly. Maintain a positive mood, avoid prolonged anxiety or irritability, and prevent liver qi stagnation from impairing detoxification function.