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    Face Reading: Self-Care and Natural Healing through Traditional Chinese Medicine
    Face Reading: Self-Care and Natural Healing through Traditional Chinese Medicine
    Face Reading: Self-Care and Natural Healing through Traditional Chinese Medicine
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    Face Reading: Self-Care and Natural Healing through Traditional Chinese Medicine

    By Jianshe Wu

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    • Traditional Chinese Medicine

    • Face Reading

    • Meridians

    • Medical Drama

    • Self-Help

    • Educational

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    Is it possible to take your health in your own hand without having to see a doctor? Common problems such as acne and pimples, color spots, swollen face, red veins in the eyes and on the face, and color changes in the face—what caused these things to happen? Facial diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine can help you understand the various signals your body sends out regarding the state of your health. Facial diagnosis is an integral part of TCM's diagnostic methods. TCM believes that all that exists on the inside of the body will ultimately reveal themselves on the outside. By observing changes occurring in the face, one can gain insight into the health status of the internal organs of the human body, thereby preventing some diseases from developing and improving one's health as a result. Facial diagnostic method, as introduced in this book, is easy to learn and practice. Combined with pictures and texts, the book is accessible to the readers and suitable for daily home health care.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherShanghai Press
    Release dateJan 10, 2022
    ISBN9781938368608
    Face Reading: Self-Care and Natural Healing through Traditional Chinese Medicine

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      Face Reading - Jianshe Wu

      Front Cover of Face ReadingBook Title of Face Reading

      Copyright © 2022 by Shanghai Press and Publishing Development Co., Ltd.

      Chinese edition © 2019 Phoenix Science Press, Ltd.

      All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, in any manner, is prohibited.

      This book is edited and designed by the Editorial Committee of Cultural China series.

      Text by Wu Jianshe

      Translation by Wu Yanting

      Design by Wang Wei

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      ISBN: 978-1-93836-859-2

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      The material in this book is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The information contained in this book should not be used to diagnose or treat any illness, disorder, disease or health problem. Always consult your physician or health care provider before beginning any treatment of any illness, disorder or injury. Use of this book, advice, and information contained in this book is at the sole choice and risk of the reader.

      Contents

      Introduction

      Chapter One

      Understanding Face Reading

      1. Basic Concepts

      2. Theoretical Foundation

      3. Cautions

      Chapter Two

      Face Reading Methods

      1. General Diagnosis of the Face

      2. Diagnosis Through the Eyes

      3. Diagnosis Through the Ears

      4. Diagnosis Through the Nose

      5. Diagnosis Through the Lips

      6. Diagnosis Through the Tongue

      7. Diagnosis Through the Teeth

      Chapter Three

      Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Ailments

      1. Common Cold

      2. Chronic Bronchitis

      3. Pharyngitis

      4. Tonsillitis

      5. Pulmonary Emphysema

      6. Tuberculosis

      7. Chronic Gastritis

      8. Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers

      9. Gastroptosis

      10. Constipation

      11. Enteritis

      12. Fatty Liver

      13. Chronic Hepatitis

      14. Cholecystitis and Gallstones

      15. Hyperthyroidism

      16. Diabetes

      17. Heart Disease

      18. Hypertension

      19. Hypotension

      20. Dizziness

      21. Insomnia

      22. Tinnitus

      23. Headache

      24. Neurasthenia

      25. Cerebral Arteriosclerosis

      26. Cervical Spondylosis

      27. Rheumatoid Arthritis

      28. Lower Back Pain

      29. Frozen Shoulder

      30. Irregular Menstruation

      31. Dysmenorrhea

      32. Hyperplasia of the Breast

      33. Uterine Fibroids

      34. Ovarian Cysts

      35. Infertility

      36. Chronic Prostatitis

      37. Erectile Dysfunction

      38. Nocturnal Emissions

      Appendices

      Body Inch Measurements

      Location of Acupoints

      Introduction

      According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), You know the ailment when you see a person’s face, which is divine. In fact, most diseases leave traces that can be detected on the surface of the human body where the twelve principal meridians¹ and the Governor and Conception vessels that connect the internal organs run. That is why it is often said that "the symptoms are manifested in the four limbs and five sensory organs, while the diseases are deep in the five viscera organs (zang) and six bowels (fu)."

      With a long history in China, face reading in TCM is based on thousands of years of valuable experience accumulated from generations of Chinese medical practitioners. The five sensory organs in the face are not only some of the important human organs, but they are also where the meridian pathways run, connecting the zang and fu organs¹ inside the human body. By observing the face, a doctor can detect changes in zang-fu, qi² and blood, muscles and bones, meridians and collaterals³, and essential qi, thereby gathering information to make judgments on the causes of a disease, establish the pathogenesis, predict the tendency of the disease and sequela, and determine the prognosis. Such information plays a crucial role in the treatment of an ailment.

      Guided by the theories of traditional Chinese medicine, face reading not only helps diagnose diseases but has also become increasingly popular for prognosis and maintaining good health. The methods it utilizes are unique and produce effective results. Both economical and safe, face reading is easy to learn and use, making it an ideal means of daily healthcare.

      With the aim of disseminating the knowledge of TCM, this book first introduces the fundamentals of face reading in a systematic, scientific manner, then offers a detailed explanation of the methods used to detect many common ailments. Given the capacity of each disease’s natural self-healing power, also provided here are physiotherapeutic treatment and internal adjustment measures, such as dietary remedies, physical exercises, and emotional adjustments. Through rich content and a combination of graphics and texts that are easy to understand, this book is a practical, popular primer that even people having no knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine can understand and use for self-diagnosis and self-treatment.

      1 Meridian. In the TCM theoretical system, a meridian is considered a system that communicates between the exterior and interior of the human body and connects with the five zang and six fu organs inside the body. These meridians, which run across the body vertically, linking the interior with the exterior and the top with the bottom part of the body, and the internal organs, extremities, and joints, are responsible for carrying and distributing qi and blood to nourish the muscles and bones. There are roughly twelve principal meridians, which include the Taiyin Lung Meridian of the Hand, the Jueyin Pericardium Meridian of the Hand, the Shaoyin Heart Meridian of the Hand, the Yangming Large Intestine Meridian of the Hand, the Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian of the Hand, the Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian of the Hand, the Yangming Stomach Meridian of the Foot, the Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian of the Foot, the Taiyang Bladder Meridian of the Foot, the Taiyin Spleen Meridian of the Foot, the Jueyin Liver Meridian of the Foot, and the Shaoyin Kidney Meridian of the Foot, along with the Governor Vessels and the Conception Vessel.

      1 Zang and fu organs. The general term for the internal organs of the human body. It is mainly divided into five zang organs and six fu organs. The five zang organs are the heart, the liver, the spleen, the lung, and the kidney. The six fu organs are the gallbladder, the stomach, the large intestine, the small intestine, the bladder, and the triple burners.

      2 Qi. The most fundamental and micro-substance that constitutes a human being and sustains all human activity. Qi also denotes the physiological functions of the human body. In TCM, it expresses different meanings when used in combination with other word(s).

      3 Collaterals. In TCM there are the main trunks and branches that transport qi and blood in the human body. These passages are classified into meridians and collaterals, of which the main trunks running vertically are called meridians and the channels branching out from the main trunks are called collaterals.

      Chapter One

      Understanding Face Reading

      Whether a person is healthy or not can be ascertained by observing the face and sensory organs. In TCM, the human face is considered the external representations of the viscera, qi, and blood. It is also where the meridians gather, and therefore the prosperity and decline of the zang and fu organs and the disturbance of vital qi and blood by evil qi will be reflected in the face. For example, a healthy person’s face glows, looking attractive and moist, meaning that person has sufficient nourishing qi and blood. If a person’s face looks dull or bloodless, it may suggest problems with that person’s internal organs. Therefore, face reading plays a crucial role in diagnostic inspection in traditional Chinese medicine. By observing the face, a doctor can perceive the changes happening within the viscera, qi and blood, muscles, joints and bones, meridians, and the vital qi, thereby understanding the prosperity and decline of the vital qi and the depth of penetration of evil qi, thus predicting the course of pathological changes. This chapter focuses on the concept of face reading, its theoretical foundation, and the corresponding relationship between the sensory organs on the face and the internal organs, as well as some cautionary tips in conducting face reading. It explores the rich wisdom of face reading by following an experienced TCM doctor.

      1. Basic Concepts

      Face reading is one aspect of the diagnostic inspection of traditional Chinese medicine, a method through which a TCM doctor observes on a patient’s face the reflex zones pertaining to the viscera organs and learns about the health conditions of that person’s viscera. With an overview of the face and the sensory organs in mind, the doctor learns the functional states of the body’s viscera, the meridians, and the qi and blood, thereby arriving at a conclusion about the general and localized pathological changes of the person’s body. Put simply, one can "look at the sensory organs on the face and inspect the state of qi and blood, and the diseases of zang and fu organs can be determined."

      Specifically, diagnostic face reading relies on the inspection of several things.

      The color and brightness of the face. By observing the color and brightness of facial skin, a doctor determines the prosperity and decline of qi and blood and the progression of a pathological development, thereby predicting a person’s health conditions. For example, the skin color of a Chinese person is yellow, and when the facial skin looks rosy with radiance, it is a healthy complexion. When it looks otherwise, it may indicate a health problem.

      The shape and bearing of a person. There is much to be read in a person’s physical shape and bearing. People who are overweight but actually eat very little are most likely to experience a spleen deficiency and phlegm retention, while those who are skinny but eat a lot often have excess stomach fire¹. A person’s bearing is a manifestation of that person’s general state of health. People who are quiet and do not like to move much often experience cold syndromes². People who are easily irritated and like to move a lot are most likely to have heat syndromes³.

      The general spirit. A person’s spirit is the comprehensive manifestation of that person’s vitality. Decisions are generally made through observing one’s spirit, the look in one’s eyes, the facial expression, their language ability, and their responsiveness. If a person has acute awareness, speaks clearly and is quick to respond, and the eyes look clear and bright, these are manifestations that the person is healthy.

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