Acne is one of most common problem. Many people believe that acne is just a beauty problem. In fact acne is a chronic disease that needs to be treated properly. Typical antibiotic drug treatment e.g. vitamins A acid groups, Benzoylperoxide must be used continuously for a long time. Doctors will diagnose skin problem and prescribe according to the symptoms appear. But this does not solve the problem permanently. So, should we fix the problem where it origins? For the East, acne is not only skin problem but it indicate imbalance of health and un-functional organs. According to Chinese treatment theory which tries to understand the roots of problems deeper, below are health conditions we can predict from the acne position.
Acne on Forehead: Do you easily get irritated? Chinese traditional medical theory mentioned about acne on the forehead as “the fire on your heart” since people who have bad temper and stress usually have symptoms of mental uneasiness, insomnia and anxiety. Besides heart, if acne occurs on left side of forehead, it may relate with urinary system, digestive system, urinary bladder, and adrenal gland. If acne occurs on the right side of forehead, it may relate with digestive organs, stomach, and adrenal gland. Acne Tips:
In order to cool down the internal heat, we are suggested to have light outdoor exercises in the early morning for 20 to 30 minutes. The fresh air helps the body to recover from the hard work and reduce stress. Don’t worry about things too much and have quality sleep.
Acne between the eyebrows: This pimple can occur when you have late night meal or eat strong flavored food. The liver may get problem with lactose digestion. Acne Tips: change your eat habit at night, so your liver can take a rest. Have light exercise like walking, avoid alcohol and smoking.
Acne on ears and eye areas: It may relate to allergy or kidney problem. See if you drink alcohol regularly or eat meat in a high portion. Acne Tips: Some chemicals in shampoo or soap may irritate your skin and cause acne.
Acne on nose: You are getting problem with heart and genlbeprito-urinary system. In traditional Chinese theory, the Liver also has a close energy relationship with the Stomach and a red nose is a clear signal that there is excess Stomach Qi and it has stagnated, in turn causing a lot of heat to build up. Red pimple occurring on nose can also identify hypertension affected by hormones or menstruation period. Acne Tips: Less pungent foods and meat help.
Acne on cheek: Left cheek acne usually indicates the “fire on the liver”, which means some toxic elements in the liver. This group of people sometimes be depressed or easily irritated. Right cheek acne is related to the lung, which regulates our respiratory system. If acne pops up on higher area of cheek, it may relate to sinus and lung while the lower area may relate to gum and teeth. People with lung problem may cough, have sore throat or fluids in the throat. Acne Tips: have good sleep between 1AM-3AM. because it the best time for liver works and exercise during 7AM-9AM, the best time for lung work. Avoid wine, junk food , taro root, mango and seafood but eat more cooling foods such as gourds, winter melons, and green beans and less sugar. Be positive thinking and relax. Acne Tips: This kind of acne can also be caused by bad-quality cosmetics, smoking, allergy or chronic flu.
Acne on lip Area: Acne on above lip is telling us about heart problem and Genito-urinary system. Hormone imbalance and menstrual cycle disorder can reflect on acne below lips. Eating spicy and fried foods can cause the acne on lip area, so eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Acne Tips: In the West, a doctor may suggest you to change your toothpaste.
Acne on chin area: This is a sign that we have an unbalanced endocrine system. Women tend to have this kind of acne before or during periods when endocrine system is specially active and estrogen hormone level is fluctuated. If it happens regularly, there may be problems with reproductive system. Acne in chin area still relates to stomach and small intestine caused by strong flavored food. Acne Tips: Periodic acne is not particularly harmful; anyway, constant acne on the chin may suggest an unhealthy diet and chemical exposure.
Acne is a skin disease that can lead to physical illness, so start new eat habit, relax, exercise and sleep well. You know all about these, just do it now.
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