When you look in the mirror, do you find that your skin is not as youthful and hydrated as before, and you start to have eye wrinkles? This means you should start anti-aging. Xiao Shanwen, director of Taipei Zhengguan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, wrote in an article that 25 to 35 years old is the beginning of human aging. If you want to look younger than your actual age, you should first take care of your organs, qi (vital energy), and blood.
Xiao said that anti-aging in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) mostly starts with nourishing the heart and moistening the lungs, regulating the liver and invigorating the kidneys, strengthening the spleen, and benefiting the stomach. “The heart is the master of the spirit, and its essence reflects on the face.” As long as the heart is full of qi and blood, the face will glow naturally. TCM believes that “the lungs are in harmony with the skin,” and the skin and the lungs are closely related. When the heart and the lungs function well, your skin will be radiant….