The ‘Natural Enemies’ of the Five Organs (Part One) Dr. Ma Hongling, Deputy Chief Physician, TCM Department
The heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys are the five most important organs in the human body. If they are harmed, it will affect our overall health.
1.Heart: Afraid of Fatigue and Salty Foods The heart governs blood vessels and is a yang organ. Modern individuals receive a lot of information daily, which can easily disturb the spirit and lead to fatigue and emotional suppression, causing an imbalance in the regulation of internal organs. A preference for salty and spicy foods can easily cause discomfort in the heart. Symptoms include: chest tightness, chest pain, palpitations. Foods that benefit the heart: Hei Mu Er (Black Fungus), Bo Cai (Spinach), Huang Dou (Yellow Soybean).
2.Liver: Afraid of Stagnation The liver is known as the general of the organs, and its characteristic is to regulate and disperse. It thrives on smooth flow and dislikes depression. However, several bad habits can lead to liver stagnation. Excessive alcohol consumption is a significant cause of fatty liver. Those who frequently drink and stay up late should pay special attention to liver health. Prolonged TV watching or computer use can easily lead to excessive eye strain, resulting in insufficient liver blood. Symptoms include: irritability, drowsiness. Foods that benefit the liver: Ju Zi (Orange), You Zi (Grapefruit), Lu Dou (Mung Bean).
3.Spleen: Afraid of Cold The spleen is responsible for the transformation of food into essence, nourishing the five organs. Cold foods can introduce cold energy into the body, causing gastrointestinal discomfort and harming the spleen and stomach. Symptoms include: abdominal distension, poor appetite, fatigue, and lethargy. Foods that benefit the spleen: Nuo Mi (Glutinous Rice), Yi Ren (Job’s Tears).
4.Lungs: Afraid of Smoke Harmonious lung qi allows for smooth energy flow, enabling the five organs to function normally. Long-term smoking and exposure to dust in the workplace put individuals at high risk for lung cancer. This can lead to stagnation of phlegm in the alveoli and retention of turbid qi, affecting cardiovascular health. Symptoms include: chest tightness, shortness of breath, frequent coughing. Foods that benefit the lungs: Yin Er (Tremella), Bai He (Lily Bulb), Li (Pear).
5.Kidneys: Afraid of Thirst The kidneys govern water and store essence, serving as the regulatory center of life activities. Many people do not like to drink water or tend to hold in urine, which can significantly impair kidney function. Symptoms include: sensitivity to cold, hair loss, premature graying. Foods that benefit the kidneys: Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berries), Shan Yao (Chinese Yam), Hei Dou (Black Beans).
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