Often, when we describe someone's physical condition, we usually look at their Qi and blood. Insufficient Qi and blood indicate poor health. Qi and blood deficiency, also known as dual deficiency, is characterized by pale complexion, fatigue in limbs, dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath, and laziness in speech, among others, which pose many risks to our health. In daily life, Qi and blood deficiency is very common, and it is especially important for women. So, what are the main manifestations of Qi and blood deficiency? How can we adjust our Qi and blood?
Judging Qi and Blood Deficiency from These Aspects
1. Temperature of the Hands
If your hands are warm all year round, it indicates that your Qi and blood are sufficient. If your palms are hot or sweaty, or if your hands are cold, it indicates Qi and blood deficiency.
2. Hair Condition
Thick, black, and smooth hair indicates sufficient Qi and blood. Dry, thinning, yellowing, whitening, and split ends indicate Qi and blood deficiency.
3. Sleep Quality
If adults can fall asleep quickly, sleep deeply, breathe evenly, and wake up naturally, it indicates sufficient Qi and blood. Difficulty falling asleep, easy waking, frequent urination at night, deep or heavy breathing, or snoring indicate blood deficiency.
4. Gum Condition
Shrinking gums indicate Qi and blood deficiency. If you notice that the gaps between your teeth are widening and food is getting easily stuck, you need to pay attention as your body is aging and deteriorating.
5. Skin Condition
Pink and glowing skin, with elasticity and no wrinkles or spots, indicates sufficient Qi and blood. On the other hand, if your skin is rough, dull, dark, yellow, bluish, pale, or has spots, it indicates Qi and blood deficiency.
6. Eye Condition
The eyes are the first place to look for Qi and blood deficiency. In fact, we look at the white part of the eyes, specifically the color of the white part. We all know the saying "yellowing with age," which refers to the gradual cloudiness and yellowing of the white part of the eyes, accompanied by the appearance of bloodshot eyes, indicating Qi and blood deficiency. If your eyes can open wide at any time, it indicates sufficient Qi and blood. Conversely, if you have large eye bags, dry eyes, or heavy eyelids, it indicates Qi and blood deficiency.
7. Finger Pads
Whether it's children or adults, if their finger pads are flat, weak, or thin, it indicates Qi and blood deficiency. If their finger pads are plump and have elasticity, it indicates sufficient Qi and blood.
8. Vertical Lines on Fingernails
This only occurs in adults and not in children. When vertical lines appear on adult fingernails, you must be vigilant as it indicates dual deficiency of Qi and blood and overexertion, which is a sign of aging.
9. Exercise Performance
If you experience chest tightness, shortness of breath, and difficulty recovering after exercise, it indicates Qi and blood deficiency. On the other hand, if you feel energetic and relaxed all over after exercise, it indicates good Qi and blood.
How to Regulate Qi and Blood Deficiency in Women?
Qi and blood deficiency is a manifestation of suboptimal health and a common symptom among modern working women. To improve Qi and blood deficiency, it is important to develop good lifestyle habits. Start your day by drinking a glass of water in the morning to help flush out toxins. Eat more detoxifying foods such as whole grains, bananas, various fruits, and fruit juices to aid in detoxification and restore your complexion.
Secondly, the adequacy of Qi and blood in the body also depends on proper exercise. Sufficient exercise can make our body more active and our Qi and blood more flowing, resulting in a better complexion. Take advantage of weekends to engage in outdoor activities, play sports, go for a run, and so on, as these activities can greatly help improve your complexion.
In addition, traditional Chinese medicine can be used for regulation. Gao Fang, a traditional Chinese medicine ointment, has long been used to regulate Qi and blood and enhance beauty. Common ingredients in Qi and blood tonifying Gao Fang include Astragalus, Rehmannia, White Atractylodes, Polygonum multiflorum, Dodder seed, Polygonatum sibiricum, Codonopsis pilosula, Angelica sinensis, Peach kernel, Motherwort, Poria cocos, Bupleurum, Curcuma wenyujin, black soybean, and donkey-hide gelatin. The goal is to harmonize Qi and blood and nourish the skin. While using Gao Fang for physical adjustment, you can also incorporate dietary therapy. Black foods such as pig liver, donkey-hide gelatin, mushrooms, Chinese yam, red dates, longan, black beans, black fungus, seaweed, raisins, and mulberries are all beneficial for blood tonification and Qi enhancement.
