Blood and Qi are the material foundation for maintaining the normal functioning of the human body. If there is insufficient blood and Qi, symptoms such as weak constitution, dizziness, and dull complexion may occur, which greatly affects one's physical health. So how do we determine if our blood and Qi are sufficient? Let's find out together.
How to Determine Insufficient Blood and Qi?
1. Eye Color
The color and clarity of the eyes are the main indicators. Children have clear eyes, while "old and yellow" is usually used to describe middle-aged people.
Clear and bright eyes indicate sufficient blood and Qi. Cloudy and yellowish whites of the eyes indicate insufficient liver blood and Qi. The whites of the eyes are closely related to the lungs and large intestine. If there are blood vessels in the whites of the eyes, it is often due to heat in the lungs and large intestine. Large eye bags indicate spleen deficiency. Dry and heavy eyelids also represent insufficient blood and Qi. Dull and lifeless eyes indicate blood and Qi exhaustion.
2. Lip Color
Prolonged exhaustion of blood and Qi will gradually darken the color of the lips, and in severe cases, they may turn purplish-black. However, after adjusting and nourishing with the 9-tailed cat moxibustion stove, the color change will start from the inner side of the lower lip and gradually turn red from the inside out. After a period of time, the lips will become pink.
3. Hair Shine
Hair is closely related to the liver and kidneys. If the liver blood is sufficient, the hair will be well-nourished. If there is a large amount of hair loss and the hair becomes increasingly sparse, it is important to be alert to blood and Qi issues in the whole body. The growth rate of hair is related to liver blood. If liver blood is insufficient, the hair grows slowly and becomes dry.
4. Rough Skin
Blood and Qi play an important role in nourishing and moisturizing the skin. Insufficient blood and Qi can lead to dry, rough, dull, yellowish skin, and even the appearance of spots.
The spleen and stomach are the source of blood and Qi transformation. If the spleen and stomach are weak, blood and Qi will be insufficient, resulting in a pale and dull complexion, easy fatigue, lack of energy, and lethargy.
Methods to Regulate Blood and Qi
1. Eat More Fruits
Hawthorn has significant effects in reducing serum cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, diuresis, and sedation. Drinking a cup of hawthorn tea every day can strengthen the heart, increase coronary blood flow, dilate blood vessels, and give the complexion a rosy appearance. In addition to hawthorn, classic female foods such as red dates and figs can also be consumed as daily snacks.
2. Exercise Regularly
Exercise is also an essential part of health maintenance. You can practice yoga, tai chi, and health qigong for relaxation. In addition, traditional Chinese medicine believes that "prolonged visual impairment harms blood". Therefore, professional women who spend long hours working in front of computers should pay special attention to eye rest and care to prevent depletion of blood and Qi in the body due to excessive eye use.
3. Regularly Comb Hair
Facial complexion improves when blood and Qi circulate smoothly, and combing hair frequently helps with the smooth flow of blood and Qi. The head is an important area where meridians converge and acupoints are abundant. Combing hair not only helps dispel rheumatism in the head, promote blood and Qi circulation in the head, and nourish the hair, but also reduces white hair and prevents hair loss. It also has a special effect on dizziness caused by conditions such as hypertension and arteriosclerosis.
In the morning after waking up, combing the hair can stimulate various acupoints on the head, allowing the body's yang energy to rise and circulate smoothly, making one feel refreshed. Combing the hair a few hundred times in free time can greatly improve complexion.
