In ancient times, physiognomy believed that the human face not only reflected the personality and destiny of the individual, but also a mirror of the state of health. In modern medicine, this concept has been interpreted in a new way: changes in the face, especially those subtle signals, often indicate an imbalance within the body. In particular, the spleen and stomach, which is considered to be the "foundation of the five internal organs" in traditional Chinese medicine, directly affects the complexion and expression of the face.
When the spleen and stomach are not functioning well, the symptoms do not always appear as obvious discomfort, but silently leave marks on the face. These subtle changes, such as the complexion of the face, the color of the lips, the state of the eyes, and even the skin texture of the face, can be a sign of a weak spleen and stomach. These signals, for those who carefully observe their health, are "secrets" that cannot be hidden.
The complexion is like a mirror, reflecting the health of the internal organs. In particular, the spleen and stomach, the two core organs of the digestive system, the function of the spleen and stomach are directly reflected in the individual's skin color. When the spleen and stomach are weakened and unable to effectively transform and absorb food essences, the face will lose its original rosiness and radiance, and appear dull.
In this case, the face** no longer shows a healthy blood color, but instead takes on a yellowish or gray hue. This is because there is a lack of qi and blood in the body to adequately nourish the face**, resulting in a lack of vitality and radiance。In addition, poor spleen and stomach function can also affect the metabolism of water, which may lead to stagnation of water in the body, resulting in a puffy face and a duller complexion.
In order to improve this state, it is necessary to start by nourishing the spleen and stomach。It is recommended to adopt a gentle diet strategy to nourish the spleen, such as eating some foods that strengthen the spleen and stomach, including millet, red dates, yams, etc., which can help enhance the function of the spleen and stomach and promote the digestion and absorption of food. At the same time, avoid foods that are too cold, too hard, and difficult to digest, reduce the burden on the spleen and stomach, and gradually restore the rosy luster of the face.
The color of the lips can be seen as a reflection of the condition of the body's blood gas. Normally, the lips should have a healthy rosy color, but if the lips appear dull or whitish, this is often an outward sign of a lack of blood gas。The spleen and stomach are the source of blood and gas production, and once the spleen and stomach function is weakened, it will directly affect the production and circulation of qi and blood.
When blood qi is insufficient, the body is unable to effectively feed the organs, especially the face and lips, which are the first signs of nutritional deficiencies. The change in the color of the lips is an attempt by the body to tell us that the spleen and stomach need to be recuperated to restore the normal production and circulation of qi and blood.
To manage blood gas deficiency, the first thing is to improve eating habits and increase the intake of foods rich in iron and vitamins, such as green leafy vegetables, red meat, animal liver, etc., these foods contribute to the production of blood. At the same time, some Chinese herbal medicines such as Codonopsis and Astragalus can be appropriately used, which can help to replenish qi and nourish blood, improve the function of the spleen and stomach, and restore the color of the lips to ruddy.
Facial puffiness is not only a matter of aesthetics, but also a direct manifestation of poor spleen and stomach function. The spleen and stomach are responsible for the transport and distribution of water in traditional medicine, and once their function is impaired, there will be problems with water metabolism in the body, resulting in stagnation of water and moisture in the body, especially in the face as edema.
In this case, the puffiness of the face is especially obvious when you wake up in the morning, because the body is in a static state at night, the movement function of the spleen and stomach is reduced, and dampness is more likely to accumulate on the face. To improve this situation, the key is to enhance the transport function of the spleen and stomach and promote the normal metabolism of water and liquid.
Recommendations include increasing the amount of exercise, especially doing exercises that promote blood circulation in the abdomen, such as walking, yoga, etc., which help to promote the function of the spleen and stomach, thereby reducing the stagnation of water and moisture in the body。In terms of diet, you should choose foods that are moisturizing, such as barley and winter melon, which can help the body to drain excess water and reduce facial puffiness.
Dark circles are often considered a sign of fatigue or lack of sleep, but in many cases, it is also directly related to poor spleen and stomach function. The spleen and stomach are the center of the body's energy conversion, and when they are weakened, they are unable to effectively convert food into the energy needed by the body, resulting in fatigue in the body and affecting blood circulation, resulting in the formation of dark circles around the eyes.
In this case, the key to improving dark circles is to regulate the spleen and stomach, improve digestion and absorption, thereby increasing the body's overall energy level and reducing fatigue. At the same time, you can adjust the quality of sleep to ensure sufficient rest time, help the body recover, and reduce the formation of dark circles.
Specific measures also include dietary modifications, avoiding foods that are too oily and difficult to digest, and increasing the intake of foods rich in vitamins C and E, such as citrus fruits and nuts, which can improve blood circulation and help reduce dullness around the eyes.