Traditional Chinese medicine often says that excessive liver fire can sometimes occur in children, causing symptoms such as insomnia and unexplained crying. Once excessive liver fire occurs, it also needs to be promptly regulated, otherwise it will be detrimental to the growth of the baby. Below, we will explain to you what to do and the symptoms of excessive liver fire in children.
1、 What should I do if my baby's heart and liver are overheated
1. Drink more mung bean soup, which can quickly reduce internal heat, especially for children with irritable temperaments.
2. Encouraging children to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, such as pears and pomelos, can have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying.
3. Encourage children to eat more dishes that clear liver heat, such as bitter gourd, eggplant, celery, etc.
4. Massage can help the liver digest and absorb food. Gently massage the child's abdomen and liver navel with your hands, without applying too much force, as the baby is still delicate and excessive force can cause internal organ displacement.
5. The emotions of babies are also one of the reasons for excessive liver fire. If they are in a bad mood frequently, their liver will be damaged because the liver is rich in sympathetic nerves. Frequent feelings of irritability and worry can directly lead to liver cell ischemia, affecting the repair and regeneration of liver cells. Pay more attention to your baby's emotions, try not to make them angry or anxious, and cultivate a healthy behavior pattern and mentality of optimism, cheerfulness, tolerance, and relaxation.
6. Pay attention to a balanced diet, consume every type of food every day, and consume it in a good proportion. Five colored fruits and vegetables each have their own advantages, such as green, red, and yellow fruits and vegetables, which contain lutein. Cauliflower, cauliflower, and other cruciferous vegetables are among the top anti-cancer agents, and can be chosen and replaced frequently during meals.
7. Avoid eating foods that are prone to causing internal heat and are sweet and hot, in order to prevent exacerbating liver fire. Spicy, fried, grilled, and greasy foods should be consumed in moderation. Pomegranates, longans, oranges, pineapples, lychees, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, potatoes, lamb, and other sweet and hot foods should be consumed in moderation during periods of high liver fire. At the same time, garlic, scallions, ginger, chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, pepper, alcohol, and smoked foods should not be eaten.
8. Fresh celery, glutinous rice, and moderate salt. Chop fresh celery, put it in a sand pot with japonica rice, add water to cook Congee as usual, and take it warm every morning and evening. It should be cooked and eaten immediately, and should not be left for too long. It can calm the liver, clear heat, relieve cough, strengthen the stomach, lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
9. Control children's snacks and eat less foods that can easily cause internal heat, such as braised and fried foods. Preschool children should avoid eating foods with fruit shells such as peanuts and melon seeds. Don't let children drink too much cold drinks in summer.
Based on the above content, it is about the methods of regulating children's liver fire. It should start with diet and emotional rest, and pay attention to it. Don't be picky about food or eat too many snacks. Eat more fruits, vegetables, and essential protein, and avoid greasy and spicy foods.
