The above illustration shows many of the most common lines,wrinkles and other features we notice on a day-to-day basis.
Here's how to read them according to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian tradition on healing...
1. Horizontal lines on forehead.
These lines are often known as "worry lines" because when we're worried, we tend to wrinkle our forehead. They could also be a sign of excess liquid, sugar or fat intake.
2.Right vertical line between eyebrows
This line according to ayurveda,can indicate a weak liver.
3.Left vertical line between eyebrows.
This line can indicate a weak spleen
4.Deep horizontal Grove at top of nose
This could indicate that you are prone to allergies, or that you have a low sex-drive.
5.crows feet
These small lines seen radiating from the outer corners of the eyes could be a sign of weak eyesight which causes you to squint, as does bright light. They could also indicate a weak liver.
6.Bags or dark circles under eyes
Bags under the eyes is a sign of water-retention and could indicate a kidney problem. Dark circles can indicate poor circulation.
7.Tender area at center of cheek
This can be a sigh of sinus congestion, as when you've got a head cold,but can also signal digestive problems
8.Red nose tip
As with acne found in this area,a red nose tip can be a sign of heart problems; perhaps your heart is feeling overworked.
9.Deep vertical line at side of mouth
This line could be a signal of weaknesses in your reproductive system.
10.Prominent laughter line
If you spend a lot of your time laughing then this is natural, but strong laughter lines could be a sign of pancreatic problems or diabetes.
11.Vertical lines above top lip
Do you smoke? These lines are often the result of smoking. They can also indicate a lack of serial activity.
12 Spots on the lips
Whitish discolouration- this can be a sign of parasites in the colon.
Blue-purple discolouration- this can signal poor circulation, or perhaps due to constipation.
Dark spots-again,this is an indication of colon problems
13.Double chin
Often due to a person being overweight, but could indicate a weak or slow thyroid gland.
14. Ring around iris
this discolouration around around the iris can show high cholesterol.
15.Prominent temporal vein
this can show high blood pressure which could be as a result of anger or anxiety.
16.Deep groove on the chin
This line can indicate feelings of grief, or frustration. It can also show a strong sex drive.As you can see from the above list, our facial lines and wrinkles don't just indicate physical situations within the body, but they also indicate feelings and emotions,in addition to probable health situations.
The face has also been split into 3 sections- forehead,nose and cheeks and the mouth and the mouth,chin and neck.
Ayurveda believes that any problems seen on the forehead indicates problems with the colon that could signal anxiety,fear or worry. Likewise, any problems seen on the nose and cheeks indicates issues with the small intestines and can show anger, jealousy or frustration. Lastly, any problems seen on the mouth, chin and neck can indicate issues with the chest and stomach,and can signal grief, depression or attachment issues.This is a really basic introduction to face-reading,but the next time you notice any lines or wrinkles,you could try following these face-mapping guidelines. It could well be that your skin is trying to give you a message from your internal organs.However, as with any medical issue, it is always good to get a doctor's opinion. This is just a general guide to set you in the right investigative direction.
