Men over 40 should always look in the mirror to check their complexion”

　　There are many benefits for men over 40 to look in the mirror. Don’t think that loving to look in the mirror is just for women. Men may wish to look in the mirror more often to see if their “general belly” has become prominent or if their “belts are getting wider”, and they can detect early signs at any time. healthy Early warning signs.

　　Look at your face

　　Changes in a person's physical health are reflected on their face. Chen Xiuhua said that traditional Chinese medicine believes that a healthy complexion is "red and yellow, bright and moist", and the complexion has a red and yellow color, hidden in the skin Inside, the luster is bright and moist. This is a sign that the human body is in good spirits, has sufficient qi and blood, and has normal organ functions. However, there are also differences due to factors such as age, physical fitness, genetics, occupation, and degree of sun exposure. If your complexion changes significantly from usual, and normal external factors have been ruled out, you should consider disease Or the possibility of sub-health.

　　●Yellowish complexion

　　People with a yellowish or chlorotic complexion mostly have a weak spleen and stomach. If the spleen and stomach function is healthy, the qi and blood will be strong and the skin will be soft and moist. ； If the spleen and stomach are weak and cannot digest food well, and the biochemistry of Qi and blood is insufficient, the complexion will be pale or sallow. This constitution is a phlegm-damp constitution.

　　Recommendation: Eat less fatty, sweet, greasy, raw, cold and moisturizing products. You can eat more adzuki beans, lentils, broad beans, peanuts and other foods, and you can also use yam and glutinous rice porridge as a medicinal diet to take care of your condition.

　　●Turning blue

　　Blue complexion is mostly caused by imbalance of qi, poor blood flow, and blood stasis on the face. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver can regulate blood flow and regulate qi throughout the body, making qi and blood peaceful. Stagnation of liver qi results in imbalance of qi and blood, resulting in a bluish complexion. This type of constitution is mostly Qi-stagnation and blood-congestion constitution.

　　Suggestion: Eat more foods that can regulate qi, relieve depression, and regulate the spleen and stomach, such as barley, mushrooms, bitter melon, etc. Eat less astringent and sour foods, such as black plums, Pickle , lemon, etc. to avoid blocking Qi. Don’t eat too much frozen food.

　　●face darkened

　　The face is mostly dark Kidney deficiency . When the kidney essence is sufficient and the kidney qi is strong, the functions of the five internal organs are running normally, the qi and blood are strong, and the appearance is not bad. When kidney qi is deficient, a person's appearance will be dark, hair on the temples will be gray, teeth will fall out, and he will age prematurely. The constitution is mostly Yin deficiency constitution or special constitution.

　　Suggestion: Pay attention to protecting your own essence and eat more foods that nourish kidney yin, such as sesame seeds, glutinous rice, mung beans, squid, fruits, etc. Avoid eating spicy, fried and stir-fried foods.

　　●pale

　　Pale complexion is mostly due to qi deficiency or yang deficiency. If the lung function is abnormal for a long time, the skin will be dry, the face will be haggard, and the face and palms will be pale. Weak Yang Qi cannot warm the body and skin, which can also lead to a pale complexion. Most of the constitutions are Qi deficiency or Yang deficiency.