The Ancient Art of Face Mapping

You may have heard that the eyes are the window of the soul, but did you know your nose could provide a peek into your heart? That’s if you believe in the ancient art of face mapping, which has been used in traditional Eastern medicine for some 2,000 years to help diagnose and treat ailments all through the body. Is your face trying to tell you something? We have the details on face mapping to help you decipher its clues. 

Face Mapping Basics

While face mapping takes time to master, we can give you a quick primer. See if you relate to any of the following issues:

• T-Zone: Is your T-zone your trouble spot for oiliness and blemishes? According to face mapping, it could be a sign of poor digestion or liver function. Avoid drinking alcohol and make sure you’re drinking plenty of water and eating foods with a high water content.
• Always seeing annoying bumps and blemishes along your jawline? Your digestion system or hormones could be to blame. Add more fiber-rich foods into your diet to help your body work more efficiently, and if you feel like you’re having hormonal issues, talk to your doctor.
• Chances are that if you see blemishes on your chin, they usually make their appearance right before you start your period. Chin acne is usually related to hormones and stress, so you may want to talk to your doctor about better ways to manage both. The chin can also be tied to the stomach, so focusing more on a healthy diet could help improve how you feel.
• According to face mapping traditions, your cheekbones are tied to your respiratory system. Practice breathing exercises twice a day to help calm and center you and incorporate some gentle cardio exercises into your routine. The cheeks can also be the area of your face most affected by temperature. To calm blemishes there, try avoiding spicy foods that can sometimes flush and irritate skin.
• The nose is your face’s entrance point to your respiratory system and your heart. If you’re seeing breakouts and blemishes on your nose, try getting your blood pressure checked and increase your intake of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B.

Does It Work?

Whether or not face mapping really works definitely depends on the individual and how its practiced. While we can’t say for sure if skipping the jalapeno poppers will really calm your skin, there is something to be said for treating your body with a more holistic approach. Stress, hormones, and a lackluster diet can all have drastic effects on your body, which includes your face and skin. If you’re looking tired, struggling with blemishes, or starting to see stubborn fine lines, face mapping could be another tool in your arsenal. By fixing your diet, balancing your hormones, and lowering your stress level, you’re bound to see the results in the mirror. Pay attention to your face and you could experience the benefits in your entire body.