How to Detoxify the Five Viscera
Disease description:
Recently, I've been experiencing frequent constipation, and due to the constipation, my skin has also become quite problematic. So how can the five internal organs detoxify?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Here are some methods for detoxifying the five vital organs:
1. Liver detoxification: Consuming foods with liver-cleansing and detoxifying properties, such as bitter melon, chrysanthemum, and green beans, along with moderate exercise like walking or yoga, can help support liver detoxification.
2. Heart detoxification: Maintaining a positive mindset, avoiding excessive fatigue and emotional fluctuations, and practicing relaxation techniques such as meditation and deep breathing can benefit heart health.
3. Spleen detoxification: Eating a balanced diet, avoiding excessive intake of greasy and cold foods, and consuming more easily digestible foods such as millet and Chinese yam can help maintain normal spleen function.
4. Lung detoxification: Consuming lung-nourishing and yin-enhancing foods such as mushrooms and lily bulbs can strengthen the lungs' ability to resist toxins. Applying pressure to the Hegu point, located on the back of the hand between the first and second metacarpal bones, can also aid in detoxification.
5. Kidney detoxification: Soaking feet daily in hot water at around 40°C can promote systemic blood circulation and metabolism. Massaging the Yongquan point, located on the sole of the foot, can also enhance kidney detoxification function.
