Drinking barley tea
Muugicha is one of the most popular teas in Japan, made from roasted barley and caffeine-free.
This drink helps purify the liver, aid digestion and reduce inflammation, thanks to its rich antioxidants and chlorogenic acid, which help protect liver cells from damage caused by free radicals.
According to research published in the Journal of Nutrition & Metabolism, barley contains beta-glucan - a soluble fiber that helps reduce fat accumulation in the liver, thereby limiting the risk of fatty liver.
Barley also contains alkylpyrazine, a compound that helps improve blood circulation and supports more effective liver detoxification.
Japanese people often drink barley tea instead of daily water.
You can drink hot tea in winter and cold tea in summer to cool the body and reduce hepatitis.
Eat Natto
Natto is a traditional Japanese dish made from fermented soybeans, rich in the enzyme nightokinase, which helps improve blood circulation and supports liver function.
In addition, natto is rich in probiotics, which help balance the intestinal microflora an important factor affecting liver health.
According to the Japan Institute for Health and Nutrition, the enzyme nattokinase has the effect of breaking down fibrin - a protein that can cause blockage in the liver, helping the liver function more effectively.
Another study from the Journal of Functional Foods also showed that probiotics in natto help reduce hepatitis and improve liver detoxification.
Japanese people often eat natto for breakfast, combined with brown rice and seaweed to increase the effectiveness of liver detoxification.
You can eat natto with tamari or mustard soy sauce to enhance the flavor.
Soaking in a hot stream
Bathing in hot water (onsen) is a long-standing habit of the Japanese people, not only helping to relax but also supporting the liver detoxification process. Hot spring water often contains many minerals such as sulfur, magnesium and zinc, which help improve blood circulation and stimulate the body to excrete toxins through the sweat gland.
According to research from the Japanese Society of Balneology, Climatology and Physical Medicine, regularly soaking in hot springs can help reduce hepatitis by boosting metabolism and excreting toxins through the skin.
sulfur in hot water helps increase the production of glutathione, an important antioxidant that helps the liver recover on its own.
Japanese people often soak in hot water for 1520 minutes at a time for optimal results.
If you do not have the conditions to bathe in a hot stream, you can soak your feet in warm water mixed with sea salt and ginger to help the body relax and support the detoxification process.
