Where White Hair Grows Indicates Poor Liver Health
The growth of hair is related to the vitality of the blood. When the blood is strong, the hair grows normally; when the blood is weak, the hair turns white, becomes dry, and even falls out. However, the location where white hair grows also indicates the health status of the internal organs to some extent.
【White Hair in the Forehead】: This is mostly due to spleen and stomach disorders. The "Huangdi Neijing" states, "When a woman reaches the age of 57, her Yangming meridian weakens, her face begins to wither, and her hair begins to fall." The forehead is associated with Yangming, and Yangming is mainly related to the spleen and stomach. When Yangming weakens, the hair turns white, indicating that there is a problem with the spleen and stomach. Yangming governs the vitality and blood, so when adjusting, it is important to avoid staying up late to prevent damage to the vitality and blood.
Young people have strong vitality and can quickly recover after staying up late. However, when they reach their thirties or forties, it becomes difficult to recover. Sleeping for several hours during the day cannot make up for one hour of early sleep at night. Going to bed before 11 p.m. can help preserve vitality and blood, keeping energy levels high.
【White Hair at the Temples】: This may be due to insufficient liver and gallbladder function. The temples, which are located beside the ears, are mainly related to the gallbladder. Since the liver and gallbladder are interrelated, the liver is also involved. The liver stores blood, so white hair at the temples is mainly due to blood deficiency. When replenishing blood, it is important to also replenish qi. For example, eating some red dates can invigorate the spleen and replenish qi, or drinking some millet porridge, as qi can generate, move, and transform blood. Once the qi is replenished, the blood will also rise.
【White Hair on the Crown and the Back of the Head】: This may be due to insufficient kidney qi. The crown is where the Governor Vessel and Conception Vessel pass through, and the Governor Vessel and Conception Vessel are most closely related to the kidneys. White hair on the crown is often due to insufficient kidney qi. The back of the head is near the Conception Vessel, so it is also related to the kidneys. Those with white hair on the crown and the back of the head should not only replenish qi and blood but also pay attention to nourishing the kidneys. It is recommended to eat more wolfberries, black sesame, and other kidney-nourishing foods.
