Observation Point 1: Nose
Symptoms: Peeling Nose Tip Signaling Reduced Sexual Activity
The condition of the nose can reveal important insights about an individual's health. A red nose tip accompanied by frequent sores around the nose indicates potential internal damp heat, common among men who smoke, drink alcohol, or consume excessive spicy foods. Additionally, significant psychological stress may lead to a reddened nose as well.
When the nose tip appears purplish, this could indicate high blood pressure or excessive intake of salt and alcohol. A sudden onset of rosacea on the nose tip may signify heat accumulation and blood stagnation, suggesting that male sexual function may be declining and should not be ignored. A dark, dry, or peeling nose tip often signifies overindulgence, indicating that the body's fluids and vital energy are depleted.
Helpful Advice:
1. Measure blood pressure every morning to monitor levels.
2. Maintain a light diet, avoiding excessive salt intake.
3. Assist with a massage: gently massage both sides of the nose using the pads of your middle fingers, three times on each side. Then, place your finger pads along the nasal groove and move gently up and down six times.
4. Limit sexual activity to support yin nourishment and recovery.
Observation Point 2: Eyes
Symptoms: Dark Circles Indicating Need for Less Water Intake
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the eyes are closely linked to liver health. An imbalance in liver function can affect male reproductive capabilities. Therefore, it is crucial for men facing high work-related stress and fatigue that any sudden occurrence of dryness, blurred vision, or other eye discomfort should prompt a timely visit to a healthcare professional for liver evaluation and treatment.
Notably, if dark circles appear in the morning, this often indicates excessive kidney burden preventing proper fluid excretion, leading to “panda eyes.”
Helpful Advice:
1. Reduce salt intake in your diet to avoid holding excess water.
2. To alleviate dark circles, consume diuretic foods such as duck cooked with chestnuts or stir-fried cabbage. Soups made from red and white radishes are also effective, as well as those made with pork kidneys.
3. For red, swollen, or painful eyes, drinking herbal infusions of goji berries, chrysanthemum flowers, and lily bulbs can be beneficial.
4. If eyelid swelling is present, adequate sleep is essential. Furthermore, keep the feet, knees, and abdomen warm, as many acupressure points associated with kidney function are located on the heels. Preventing cold exposure can significantly enhance kidney health.