{E} Pimples are "signs" of several illnesses

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Yesterday, in our "Extensive Reading of Magazines and Papers I" class, one of my Thai classmates gave a very interesting news report. I indirectly translated the original Chinese text from the 5th March 2012 issue of Nandu Daily.


Note: I can't guarantee an accurate translation but I did my best to make the best out of it. =7


Pimples are "signs" of several illnesses
Nandu Daily, 5th March 2012 (Monday)
by: Zeng Wenqiong


A statement has been viral in the net saying that pimples can tell us which body part has problems, netizens however doubt it and looking for [its scientific] basis. Professor Xie Changcai of Guangdong Chinese Medicine Hospital pointed out that based from traditional Chinese medicine theories, this statement has [scientific] basis. According to the Chinese medicine face experts, the face itself can reflect the functional status of body organs, in general, the cheeks reflects the lungs and the liver (the left cheek for the liver, the other for the lungs); the forehead reflects the heart; the nose, the stomach; the periorals (part of the face that surrounds the lips), the spleen; and the lower jaw part, the kidneys. If pimples grow on your face, most probably one of your body organs had [functional] disorders, or two or more of them had imbalance. Therefore, if pimples appear in different parts [of your face], one should use different methods in reconditioning our body, so that we can be victorious in our "war over pimples".


Pimples appear easily during spring and summer seasons
Talking about seasons, pimples appear more easily in spring and summer than in autumn and winter. "Because temperatures are higher in these seasons, ... and it may cause the facial skin to grow pimples... ," explained Prof. Xie.
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Moreover, the doctor added that the cleanliness of the face is very vital, and recommended regular facial washing with warm water. To those who have oily, greasy faces, they can wash their faces more frequently, especially after going home from outdoor activities.
"Persons with pimples on the face must not put on it concealers or foundations for they cause clogged pores and blackheads." Pimples should not be dealt with oneself, and must not squeeze it with one's own hands, this is to avoid inflammation and pigmentation.


Pimples on face: one must take care of his/her health

• Pimples on foreheads: take care of your heart

The forehead reflects the heart. Persons that have forehead pimples are most likely the ones who think deep, thus, are more easily to get heart burns. "They normally have sleeping difficulties (or insomniac) and are always upset, that's why the forehead easily grow pimples. Persons under these conditions should eat foods for the heart like nuts, soya beans, black sesame seeds, and dates. Sleeping must be of high importance."

• Pimples on cheeks: pay attention to your liver and lungs

The liver and the lungs are being reflected by your cheeks. Pimples on those areas are characterized by functional disorders of the said organs. "One must refrain from drinking liquor and smoking cigarettes. Eating spicy foods must be avoided, too. Regular exercised is also advised." said Dr. Xie. Furthermore, females before their monthly periods usually grow pimples on their cheeks, Dr. Xie advised that these women should control their moods in order to avoid affecting the liver, which causes the cheeks to "produce" pimples. 

• Pimples on nose: stomach alert

The nose is the "Dangerous Triangular Zone" as been called in the medicine field. Pimples on the nose means (a) disorder/s in the stomach. But Dr. Xie reminds everybody not to squeeze your nose for a lot of nerves are in it, and it will hinder the nerves from indicating a certain infection.

• Pimples around the lips: it's the spleen

If pimples grow around the lips, you must focus on your spleen (the organ responsible for the filtration of erythrocytes or red blood cells). Dr. Xie stressed that if this frequently happens, this means there's something wrong with your digestive system.

• Pimples on the lower jaw: problem must be dealt with caution

Physical deficiencies can be determined if one has pimples between the lower jaw part and the shoulders. "Compare to other facial parts, pimples growing on the lower jaw part is more critical. If the back of your ears, the neck or chin grow pimples, ...these are best treated by specialists. One must observe reconditioning of the body, drinking Western ginseng tea is of big help."

Minute white pimples vs. hard red pimples

"Pimples on the face don't grow at only one particular place, they can grow anywhere..." Dr. Xie said. "Little white pimples growing on the face or at the back are caused by functional disorder of the lungs... If hard red painful pimples appears on your face, this means that ... you have to take care of your digestive system, don't eat too much spicy foods and maintain a regular bowel movement."

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