Which Men Need Supplementation?
What do men do? Men are always on call—today Guangzhou, tomorrow Shanghai, the next day Chongqing, endless social engagements...
What do men want? Men desire superhuman energy, a fit physique, and happiness for the women around them...
What do men fear? Men fear failure, alcoholic liver disease, and ED...
How touching, admirable, and endearing men truly are!
To properly care for these vulnerable individuals, let us turn to traditional Chinese medicine’s wisdom on health preservation.
Men Who Drink Too Much — Protect Your Heart and Liver
Character Sketch: There are two types of heavy drinkers. One type drinks due to work demands, unable to refuse clients, yet without true alcohol dependence. Over time, however, they may develop fatty liver or alcoholic liver disease. The other type is genuinely addicted to alcohol, drinking whenever possible and seeking the pleasure of intoxication. This group is at high risk for alcoholic cirrhosis, which can be fatal in severe cases.
Remedies: Quit drinking completely. During business engagements, follow the principle of drinking less or not at all, and never drink on an empty stomach. Manage alcohol intake differently before, during, and after drinking: Before drinking, eat fruits or fresh fruit juice to replenish vitamin C, which effectively reduces alcohol toxicity. During drinking, have a glass of yogurt to dilute alcohol concentration and toxic substances. Yogurt contains fermented proteins that are easily absorbed and provide protein support; its slight sweetness improves taste and the small amount of sugar helps protect the liver. After drinking, immediately consume liver-protective or hangover-relief remedies at home.
Recommended Secret Formula 1: Schisandra Berry Porridge
Ingredients: 10 grams of schisandra berries, 2 liang (100 grams) of rice
Preparation: Simmer rice and schisandra berries over low heat.
Benefits: Schisandra berries nourish the liver and kidneys; rice protects the liver and stomach. Consuming this after drinking reduces alcohol damage to the liver.
Recommended Secret Formula 2: Kudzu Flower Water
Ingredients: Kudzu flower (herbal), boiling water
Preparation: Place a suitable amount of kudzu flower in boiling water and steep.
Benefits: Drinking after alcohol consumption effectively relieves hangovers.
Men Who Attend Endless Social Engagements — Dream Sweet Dreams!
Character Sketch: These individuals suffer from high work stress, mental tension, fatigue, poor sleep, and generally lack exercise. This affects normal digestion and absorption, leaving their bodies in a gray zone between health and illness, with weakened resistance. Prolonged sitting after stress harms pelvic circulation, leading to lower back pain. Low water intake, high blood viscosity, and lack of exercise may also cause abnormal prostate changes, even triggering prostatitis.
Remedies:
1. Eat only when relaxed emotionally. Poor mood during meals impairs digestion and increases gastric burden. If mentally unwell, calm down before eating.
2. Replenish fluids. Consume foods high in water content, such as fruits, and avoid dry, dehydrating foods.
3. Consume nourishing foods every evening with sedative, diuretic, and calming effects.
Recommended Formula: Lotus Seed and Job’s Tears Porridge
Ingredients: 50 grams of lotus seeds, 15 grams of job’s tears, 300 grams of rice
Preparation: Simmer all three ingredients together, using ample water to avoid overly thick porridge.
Benefits: Lotus seeds strengthen the spleen and calm the mind; job’s tears strengthen the spleen and nourish the kidneys. Regular consumption helps relieve stress and prevent insomnia caused by work pressure.