What to do about excessive liver fire caused by frequent late-night熬夜 (staying up late)
Disease description:
I often stay up late, which has caused excessive internal heat in my liver, constipation, and a dry mouth and throat. What should I do if I often experience excessive liver heat due to staying up late?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
When frequent late-night activities lead to excessive liver fire, the following measures are recommended for regulation:
1. Adjust your routine: The top priority is to reduce the frequency of staying up late, and ensure sufficient sleep each day. Going to bed early and waking up early can help the liver obtain adequate rest.
2. Dietary regulation: Choose light meals and avoid excessive consumption of spicy, greasy, and high-calorie foods. Eat more vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C, such as carrots and pomelos. Drinking herbal teas like chrysanthemum tea or cassia seed tea can also help clear liver fire.
3. Emotional management: Maintain stable emotions and avoid irritability. Relaxation techniques such as listening to music or reading can help ease stress.
4. Medication: If symptoms are severe, consult a doctor for guidance on taking herbal medicines such as Long Dan Xie Gan Wan (Dragon胆泻肝丸) or Xie Gan An Shen Wan (泻肝安神丸) to regulate liver fire.
By implementing the above measures, excessive liver fire caused by staying up late can be effectively alleviated. However, the most important step is to develop healthy lifestyle habits and avoid excessive fatigue and late-night activities.
