Dark circles and chapped lips are not necessarily caused by lack of sleep or dehydration. Medical experts say that 70% of health issues show up on the face. Want to know your body condition? Just look at your face!
6 Codes Your Eyes Tell You
Dark Circles: If you wake up and notice dark, blackened areas around your eyes, be careful! This could be due to too much waste in your blood. The skin under the eyes is thinner than other parts, making it most sensitive to changes in blood color. Have you been feeling overly stressed or fatigued lately? Dysfunction in the kidneys, which control urinary and reproductive organs, can also cause darkness around the eyes. Australian medical experts say the best way to eliminate dark circles is to sleep less and eat more whole grains!
Puffy Eyelids: Even if you didn't drink much water before bed, do your eyelids still swell significantly in the morning? It might mean your body fluids are out of balance! There are many reasons for water metabolism imbalance. If besides puffy eyelids, you also feel weak in the lower body and have a dry mouth, it could be your kidneys playing tricks. Healthy kidneys can smoothly excrete excess water from the body, but when water is insufficient, they slow down metabolism and store water inside the body, thus causing slight swelling. Don't worry, just drink several large glasses of water quickly, and you'll soon restore your radiant eyes!
Fat Granules: Beauty therapists often recommend using an oil-free eye cream to deal with fat granules below the eyes. However, medical experts believe that fat granules are a warning sign of high cholesterol in the body. Eliminate fried foods and animal organs from your diet, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and those annoying little granules will soon disappear!
Red Blood Vessels: If your eyes are noticeably bloodshot, it could be due to poor blood circulation. Don’t rush to use eye drops; instead, move your head, neck, and shoulders to promote upper limb blood flow, then get a good night's rest so your eyes can fully relax. You can apply some vitamin C lotion to the back of the neck and shoulders; vitamin C helps improve blood circulation, and redness will soon decrease.
Styes: Don't take styes lightly! Japanese medical experts have found that having styes indicates a decline in immunity, allowing bacteria to easily enter the eye through the base of the eyelashes, causing inflammation. If you frequently get styes, it’s best to go to the hospital for a comprehensive health check-up. Drinking "tonifying spleen and invigorating qi" soup regularly can enhance your immune system and help you bid farewell to styes forever.
Yellowing of the Whites of the Eyes: If the whites of your eyes aren't clear, it might indicate problems with the liver or gallbladder. Bile is a yellow-green liquid secreted by liver cells and stored in the gallbladder. When the gallbladder or liver malfunctions, bile flows into the bloodstream, turning the whites of the eyes yellow. Fortunately, bile can break down excess fat in the body, so with sufficient bile, you won't have to worry about your weight in the short term!
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Mouth Tells You 6 Secrets
Pale Lips: Like the area under the eyes, lips belong to mucous membranes and have very thin skin, so they can completely reflect blood color. That's why lips appear red. If your lip color becomes lighter, it might be due to insufficient hemoglobin. It’s suggested to adjust your diet, eating more animal liver and tofu to alleviate symptoms of anemia.
Too Red Lips: Rosy lips and white teeth should have limits! If your lips are overly bright red, don't celebrate yet—it could mean you're being troubled by the "heat syndrome" represented by red. In traditional Chinese medicine, heat syndromes are divided into "real heat" and "false heat." "False heat" is caused by reduced water content in the body. When your body temperature rises and your regulatory functions weaken, your cheeks, lips, and tongue may turn red locally. Eating more fresh fruit and drinking plenty of water can help dissipate excessive internal heat and restore normal lip color.
Cracked Corners of the Mouth: If you feel a pricking sensation or even redness and cracking at the corners of your mouth, it could be an early warning sign of gastritis. When the stomach lining is fatigued, it can trigger internal heat, leading to redness and swelling at the corners of the mouth. Don't worry, as 80% of early-stage gastritis cases can be cured. It's recommended to chew food thoroughly while eating, giving your stomach time to fully absorb and digest food. Once the stomach wall cools down, the redness and swelling at the corners of your mouth will quickly disappear.
Dry Lips: Although lips are part of the mucous membrane, they differ greatly from the skin in that they lack sweat glands. Making lips secrete sweat and regulate body temperature is absolutely an "impossible task." Lips cannot secrete oil or retain moisture either, requiring saliva from the mouth for lubrication. When saliva is insufficient, lips tend to become dry, weakening their resistance, allowing bacteria and viruses to invade. Besides drinking more water to keep oral saliva abundant, it's recommended to rinse your mouth with light salt water, as salt is a major promoter of oral saliva production.
Bad Breath: Take a deep breath in front of a mirror, and if you smell strong bad breath, beware! More than sixty percent of bad breath is caused by dental diseases. When bacteria invade the gap between the tooth root and gums, reproduction leads to gingivitis, producing unpleasant bad breath. Additionally, if oral hygiene is incomplete, food residue forming tartar will make your breath smelly. It's recommended to thoroughly clean your teeth.
Drooling: If you find yourself drooling upon waking in the morning, drooling is caused by excessive saliva secretion, possibly indicating weak gastrointestinal function, unable to adequately absorb water, causing water retention, and saliva dilution, thus flowing to the mouth. If you also experience bowel sounds and stomach gurgling, it's best to consult a gastroenterologist.
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Tongue Tells You 6 Secrets
Trembling Tongue: Look at your tongue in the mirror, and if it trembles slightly, it could be a sign of mental tension and physical fatigue. Japanese medical experts found in a survey study that over seventy percent of people do not realize this in the early stages of trembling, and by the time they notice, it's usually too late. It's recommended to adjust your schedule promptly, avoid staying up late, and eat reasonably, otherwise, you'll soon face the danger of neurasthenia!
Purple Tongue: When there's a lot of waste in the blood and insufficient water supply in the body, deoxygenated blood mixes with oxygenated blood, turning the vessels purple. If, in addition to a purple tongue, you also feel stiffness in the shoulders and lower back pain, it only means that toxins have accumulated excessively in your body! Try sticking to a week of light dieting, doing saunas, maintaining regular, light aerobic exercise, and toxins will be expelled quickly.
Thick Coating on the Tongue: The coating on the tongue looks like bean curd dregs and is easily scraped off, possibly indicating poor gastrointestinal function or overeating. If such a coating persists, it's best to visit the digestive department and let the doctor help reduce your stomach fire.
Thin Coating on the Tongue: The coating on the tongue falls off without clarity, and the surface of the tongue has uneven coloration, which is medically referred to as "geographic tongue." Korean medical experts point out that people with allergic constitutions are most prone to this condition, especially common in spring and autumn. The appearance of "geographic tongue" signals a decline in your resistance, and it's suggested to stay away from pollen, seafood, small insects, and other allergens during this period to avoid trouble.
Yellow Coating on the Tongue: A yellow coating on the tongue could be a signal of impending cold virus invasion! Be sure to keep warm, eat more warming foods like pumpkin and beef, and drink a cup of hot milk before bed. It forms a protein layer in the stomach, preventing bacterial invasion.
Black Coating on the Tongue: The tongue subtly turns black, possibly due to elevated body temperature! Elevated body temperature doesn't necessarily mean fever; strenuous exercise and intense anger can also turn the tongue black. Taking a hot bath and doing some soothing exercises can effectively lower body temperature.
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Nose Tells You 6 Secrets
Nose Size: The size of the nose has a great relationship with respiratory conditions! Wide nostrils and a tall bridge indicate well-developed respiratory organs and good physiological structure, allowing adequate air intake; however, in heavily polluted areas, you might inhale too much exhaust gas. If your nostrils are delicate, it shows weaker respiratory function, and stuffy places might cause shortness of breath and chest tightness. After spending 1-2 hours in the office, it's advisable to breathe fresh air for 5 minutes in the hallway or by a window to prevent sudden oxygen deprivation.
Flaring Nostrils: Flaring nostrils during normal breathing might be due to low lung capacity! Don't take it lightly, as low lung capacity will affect your normal metabolic functions. Practice abdominal breathing daily—inhale to expand your belly, exhale to contract it, and your lung capacity will increase significantly!
Pimples on the Nose: Pimples appearing on the tip of the nose are mostly due to digestive system issues. Eat more bananas and sweet potatoes to maintain smooth digestion and avoid indigestion.
Red Tip of the Nose: Suddenly, your nose tip turns red? Your liver is overloaded! When drinking excessively, the body decomposes alcohol, retaining blood in the liver, thus causing vessel expansion and resulting in a red nose tip. Therefore, controlling alcohol consumption is crucial.
Occasional Nosebleeds: People with weak gastrointestinal systems cannot absorb sufficient nutrition, leaving muscles and blood vessels fragile, easily rupturing upon slight impact. In winter, energy consumption is high, and if dietary habits are irregular, inadequate internal heat supply may lead to occasional nosebleeds.
Blocked Nose: Nasal congestion makes brain activity sluggish. If nasal congestion is caused by allergic rhinitis, aside from possible breathing difficulties, it also reduces oxygen supply to the brain. Nasal congestion signifies fragile respiratory mucosa function, which Japanese medical experts believe is largely related to poor gastrointestinal function. Don't just focus on relieving "nasal problems," taking care of the intestines is equally important!
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Cheeks Tell You 6 Secrets
Red Cheeks: Unexplained "high-altitude redness" appears on the cheeks at some point, possibly what Western medicine refers to as "unexplained mild fever," mainly due to excessive physical exhaustion and body water imbalance. If you sweat excessively and frequently feel short of breath along with red cheeks, it could be blood flow disorders caused by high fever. Take a comfortable hot bath, take two antipyretic tablets, and have a good night's sleep to relieve the condition and normalize your complexion.
Pale Cheeks: Anemia manifests as pale lips, inner eyelids, and cheeks, caused by insufficient hemoglobin responsible for oxygen transport in the blood. Additionally, weak respiration leads to skin dysfunction, reducing melanin production, also easily causing pale cheeks. Besides supplementing nutrition, it's recommended to engage in aerobic exercises like jogging, walking, swimming, etc., ensuring adequate oxygen supply.
Wrinkles on the Cheekbones: If you suddenly notice fine lines on the cheekbones, it could be due to abnormal liver function. If the liver cannot purify the blood or provide enough oxygen, it causes blood impurities, abnormal blood circulation, reduced metabolic rate within the body, increased skin sensitivity, and results in wrinkles. German health experts suggest consulting a doctor to enhance liver metabolic levels, avoiding sun exposure since the skin on the cheekbones is thinner, and UV rays can cause damage.
Acne on Both Sides of the Cheeks: Hormonal imbalances result in acne on the forehead and chin. If acne appears on both sides of the cheeks, first consider whether it's due to inadequate cleaning. Otherwise, it might be due to irritability, anxiety, or excessive work pressure. Consider going on a self-guided trip to give your body and mind a break!
Enlarged Pores on the Cheeks: As age increases, bodily sebum secretion gradually decreases, and the skin's hydration ability starts to decline. If the body lacks specific vitamins at this time, pores enlarge. The best solution is to consume sufficient Vitamin C, whose collagen can enhance skin hydration, making the skin elastic, shrinking pores, and reducing their appearance. Foods rich in Vitamin C include apples, celery, bananas, and kiwis.
Darkening of the Cheeks: If you notice your complexion darkening, it might be due to kidney issues. Kidneys have filtering functions, regulating water metabolism in the body. If unfortunately, your kidney filtering function declines, waste accumulates long-term within the body, causing the skin to appear dull and dark. Initially, pigment deposition occurs in thinner-skinned areas, gradually spreading outward. It's recommended to try Korea's popular three-day fruit detox method: drink lots of water daily, eat fresh fruits and vegetables, avoid meat, and the accumulated waste in your body will soon be expelled.
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Secrets of the Five Organs
When the Heart Has Problems:
- The left arm feels sore, numb, or painful.
When the Liver Has Problems:
- Cramps in the calves at night while sleeping.
When the Kidneys Have Problems:
- The voice becomes hoarse.
When the Stomach and Spleen Have Problems:
- Migraines.
Next, we address these issues accordingly!
The simplest and most effective methods for detoxifying the five organs:
Overview of body organ work schedules—don't stay up too late!
Any attempt to alter the biological clock will leave mysterious illnesses in the body, and regrets after 20-30 years will be too late.
1. From 9 PM to 11 PM is the time for the immune system (lymph) to detoxify. During this time, one should remain quiet or listen to music.
2. From 11 PM to 1 AM is the liver's detoxification time, which needs to occur during deep sleep.
3. From 1 AM to 3 AM is the gallbladder's detoxification time, similarly during sleep.
4. From 3 AM to 5 AM is the lungs' detoxification time. This is why coughing is most severe during this time, as the detoxification process reaches the lungs. Avoid using cough suppressants, as they inhibit the expulsion of waste.
5. From 5 AM to 7 AM is the large intestine's detoxification time, during which one should go to the toilet to defecate.
6. From 7 AM to 9 AM is the small intestine's nutrient absorption time, during which breakfast should be eaten. Those treating illnesses should eat earlier, ideally before 6:30 AM, while those seeking health preservation should eat before 7:30 AM. Those who skip breakfast should change their habits, even if they eat at 9 or 10 AM, it's better than skipping entirely.
From midnight to 4 AM is the spine's blood production time, requiring deep sleep and avoidance of staying up late!
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When the Heart Has Problems:
1. Breathing becomes difficult, the chest feels tight and stabbing pains, lasting briefly, sometimes just a few seconds, rarely exceeding a minute.
2. Severe cases cause pain from the front chest to the back near the shoulder blades, recurring every ten days to half a month, or every three to five months, with shorter intervals indicating more severe conditions.
3. Heart problems can pull the left arm, causing soreness, numbness, and pain, as the heart's nerves and the left arm's nerves share the same pathway, so left-side heart issues affect the left arm.
4. Heart problems can cause neck stiffness, inflexibility, and frequent morning neck strains due to narrowed carotid arteries, reduced blood flow, and subsequent muscle stiffness.
5. Heart problems cause toxic heat (heart fire) to rise, accumulating at the forehead, stopping there and eventually leading to ulcers. Many people experience dizziness, and the heat passes through the cheeks and eyes, causing redness in both cheeks.
6. Additionally, the rising heat eventually descends, traveling from the forehead along the eyebrow bones, around the temples, through the back of the head, down the neck into the throat, into the intestines, and out the anus. Thus, descending heat causes pain in the eyebrow bones; some individuals experience hyperactivity, increasing eye pressure and causing bulging eyes, known as "protruding eyes."
7. Descending heat follows the temples, causing "migraines," expanding blood vessels, stimulating nearby nerves, and causing unbearable pain.
8. Gradually, the heat descends from the back of the head, causing swelling and discomfort, progressing to the neck, where lymph nodes may swell.
- Entering the throat, it easily inflames, creating sensations of blockage, difficulty swallowing, and inability to expel.
- Heat entering the intestines causes dryness, increasing heat, raising temperatures, and prompting water to balance. Excessive water softens feces, causing diarrhea; insufficient water hardens feces, leading to constipation.
9. Heart problems harm the spleen and stomach, reducing digestion and absorption capabilities, causing bloating, and regurgitating substances called "stomach acid."
10. Heart problems hinder nutrient delivery, leading to constant fatigue and increased food intake to compensate. Excess food brings excessive sugar, which the