The Redness On Your Face Is Trying To Tell You About These 6 Internal Problems

Nov 19, 2018 by apost team

For centuries, the face has been called the “window to health” by Chinese health practitioners. Your face can literally tell your personal story of health and well-being. Often referred to as face mapping, your facial zones correspond to one of the five Chinese elements - fire, earth, water, metal, and wood.

In turn, these elements correspond to particular organs, including your kidneys, stomach, and heart. Paying attention to the location of facial rashes can help you determine which organ system may be in distress.

The forehead area corresponds to the fire element. This may indicate a problem with the gastrointestinal tract, particularly the small intestine. The area in the eyebrow gap correlates to the liver.

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If you suffer a rash in these areas, try to abstain or reduce your alcohol consumption and avoid fried and fatty foods in your diet.

The earth element network is connected to the nose, and this corresponds with the cardiovascular system, stomach, spleen, and pancreas. Stress and anxiety are big disturbances to the balance of the earth element. Pimples across the nose are hints to your cardiovascular network being distressed.

Try improving your sleep health to regain balance. Relax as often as possible; you might consider trying yoga. Ensure you’re getting the recommended amount of sleep for your age and activity level. Try to maintain an active lifestyle. Avoid energy drinks and limit sodium intake.

In Chinese medicine, the ears are intricately linked to the kidneys. Ear pimples and cysts may mean that you have an unhealthy urinary system, too.

To rebalance, ensure you’re staying hydrated with water. Limit all other beverages, including coffee. Reduce sodium intake. Curb your alcohol consumption.

The right cheek is associated with the metal element, and the left cheek is associated with the wood element. Rashes along the upper part of the cheeks near the cheekbone are reflective of the lungs and respiratory system. You may be suffering from allergies or asthmatic-like problems with the bronchi. The rash may appear as a red, scaly, eczema-like area with a slight bluish-green hue.

Dental issues are most commonly connected to the lower aspect of the cheek.

To rebalance, get a lot of fresh air from green and blue spaces. Avoid firsthand and second smoke. Practice good oral hygiene and keep acids and sugars off your teeth.

Digestive issues are connected to the lips. Puffy, red, irritated lips and breakouts near the mouth can be a symptom of intestinal spasms, indigestion, acid reflux, and other gastric problems.

To rebalance, eat fiber-rich foods. Get all your servings of fruits and vegetables. Avoid empty calories and high-fat content foods, such as fast food and sweets.

The water element is connected to the chin and represents potential problems in the kidneys, urinary tract, and bladder. Your chin is also where hormonal and glandular imbalances often reveal themselves.

To rebalance, pay close attention to the frequency and timing of chin breakouts. Occasional chin breakouts are most likely just part of the hormone surge during your menstrual cycle and can be cleared up with a zinc ointment, but persistent breakouts could signal a reproductive system issue.

Did this article help shed some light through the window that is your face? If it was helpful to you, then pass the love on to friends who may be wondering what their facial redness could mean. Feel free to leave questions, thoughts, and feedback in the comment section.

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