Beauty and health series

The relationship between the five organs and beauty

A healthy, flushed complexion and glowing skin are ideal conditions for women. However, getting a face like a peach blossom is not difficult. In addition to improving your lifestyle, Chinese medicine emphasizes nourishing your five organs and organs, helping you to become beautiful from the inside out.

The five organs and six organs consist of the organs that make up the human body (five organs, six organs), surrounding tissues, apertures, meridians (pathways for Qi and blood), and the basic substances of life activities. Each part of the human body is centered around the five extremities, and connects the meridians, qi, blood, and fluid as well as the skin, five senses, hair, and limbs to form an organic whole.

From the perspective of TCM cosmetology, a person's appearance, gestures, mental state, and body shape are all phenomena that reflect external organs, meridians, Qi, and Blood. If the Qi and blood of the five organs and organs are active, the skin will be reddish, the skin will be strong and rich, and the hair will be glossy, all of which play an important role in beauty. Therefore, in Chinese medicine cosmetology, emphasis is placed on nourishing the qi and blood of the five organs, keeping the body beautiful, and maintaining a youthful appearance.

First method: Remove toxins from the liver

The physiological functions of the liver are primarily to excrete blood, store blood, and regulate the flow of Qi throughout the body. The liver is closely related to beauty, and affects the seven emotions, menstruation, nails, eyes, and sinuses. The liver regulates the flow of emotions, and when liver qi is stagnant, the seven emotions are not smooth, and the person becomes sullen and moody, and his face becomes dark. With liver blood deficiency, there is a lack of blood in the skin of the face, resulting in a pale, dark complexion, dry eyes, and poor vision. Decreased liver function can lead to irregular menstrual periods, which can lead to skin changes before and after menstruation, moodiness, acne, and yellow-brown spots.

In order to eliminate liver toxins, it is important to keep your diet clean. It is important to refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol, and to reduce salt, oil, sugar, and animal products. It is important to eat lots of fruits and vegetables, especially green and yellow vegetables. It is important to consume fresh, organically grown foods and avoid processed foods, fast foods, pickled foods, grilled meats, and beverages. Fruits and vegetables such as kiwifruit, mung beans, bitter melon, seaweed, celery, edamame, and winter melon have detoxifying effects. I recommend the mung bean and yam rice soup.

Second method: supplement the mind

The heart promotes blood circulation, transporting heat, water, nutrients, and oxygen to all parts of the body, and the face is the area with the most blood vessels. When there is a lack of Shinqi, the skin is not nourished and its complexion becomes dull.

Red foods (red beans, carrots, red beans, tomatoes, strawberries, figs, watermelon, etc.) help support the heart and spleen. Bitter foods such as burdock and green tea also have a positive effect on the heart. Light exercise such as walking or jogging can help train your heart.

Third method: adjust the spleen and stomach

The stomach receives ingested food and performs initial digestion and absorption, and the spleen transports nutritional substances to various parts of the body. When the function of the spleen decreases, the body will not be able to receive enough nutrients, leading to a lack of Qi, blood, and blood fluid, which will eventually affect the beauty of the face.

It is important to avoid raw, cold, dry, heavy, and fatty foods. It is important to eat in moderation and try to eat while you are hungry, do not overeat, stop eating before you eat too much, and drink when you are thirsty. Also, excessive worry or anger during meals can impair the function of the spleen and stomach, so be careful not to bring your emotions into the equation.

Fourth method: Enrich your Qi and Blood

Blood circulation is closely related to the condition of the skin, but factors such as fatigue, stress, coldness, and lack of exercise can cause qi and blood stagnation in the body. As a result, the skin doesn't get enough oxygen and nutrients, and metabolites are not excreted properly.

Prepare 20g of Huanghui, 10 red bean paste, and 15 guiyuan, decoct Huanghui, red bean, and guiyuan in water, boil for 1 hour, take the juice, and take it in the morning and evening, once a day. . Guiyuan and red bean replenish blood, and Huanghui replenishes qi, so boiling them together has the effect of replenishing qi and nourishing blood.

Fifth method: supplement the kidneys

According to Chinese medicine, when kidney essence is full and kidney qi is active, the functions of the five organs, six organs, and organs will function normally, and qi and blood will naturally be enriched. However, color-disturbing symptoms such as spots, wrinkles, and dullness often occur when Kidney Qi is deficient.

People with kidney deficiency can avoid staying up late, maintain a regular lifestyle, and eat lots of black sesame seeds, walnuts, cinnamon, and ai leaves. Ear acupuncture massage, which improves kidney function, is also effective. Use both hands to massage the inside and outside of the contour of your ear, focusing on the areas where you feel pain. It is desirable to rub everything from top to bottom so that it warms up and turns red. In addition, Chinese cabbage stew with chestnuts is perfect for replenishing the kidneys and brightening the complexion.

Sixth way: Regulate your emotions

People who are emotionally unstable have difficulty in flowing blood and energy, which ultimately affects the color of their face. In fact, Chinese medicine believes that the majority of common physical illnesses are caused by ``disturbance,'' or emotion.

You can calm your emotions by sitting quietly, slowing your breathing, and relaxing your body and mind. You may also be able to take supplemental medications to soothe your emotions under your doctor's guidance. For example, women who are easily angered can take Shoyogan, and those who have worries and anxiety and can't sleep at night can take Sanjujinto. Additionally, yoga's abdominal breathing techniques can also help calm your emotions.

Seventh method: Through the meridians

Organs in the body are interconnected through meridians. The meridians are like big trees in our bodies, with the meridians being the trunk and the meridians being the branches. Qi and blood flow through this meridian network. When the meridians are clear, the skin will be able to carry enough Qi and blood from the body to the face, and the skin will be nourished and naturally red and shiny.

Avoiding long periods of sitting, doing regular exercise, and receiving direct Chinese medicine massage can help improve your skin tone through the meridians.