You are the best beautician

Chapter 17 Beauty is not just for women

Men should also pay attention to the "face project"

In daily life, most men look in the mirror except when they are putting on clothes, tying a tie, and combing their hair. They may seldom stop in front of the mirror at other times.Even if you usually use some skin care products, you just need to knead them in two or three times, and you won't stay in front of the mirror for a long time like a woman.

Once, I chatted with a male colleague in his 30s, and found that the corners of his mouth had drooped a little, and the skin on the nasolabial folds had obvious wrinkles, his skin quality was not very good, and his pores were large.I reminded him to let him care more about his own "face".He didn't believe it at first, so I found a mirror for him to look at himself, and he looked at it repeatedly and said, "It's really like this!" When many men feel that their skin is not bad, aging has already begun. Especially for men over the age of 30, facial care must be mentioned on the schedule.I told this colleague that for his facial aging problem, he can also use the "dry cleansing" method to slow down.Just rub the palms of your hands together in the morning and evening until you get hot, then rub back and forth from bottom to top, from the middle to both sides, especially around the eyes, on both sides of the cheeks, on both sides of the bridge of the nose, and on the chin, etc., for a period of time After that, it can achieve the effect of skin care and anti-aging.

Later, my colleagues did what I said, and after more than three months, my skin became much smoother than before, and I looked more energetic than before.Of course, when doing facial massage, we should not only take care of the whole body, but also highlight the key points according to our own situation.For example: in order to prevent the corners of the mouth from sagging and drooping, do circular massage along the mouth; if the facial skin is loose, you can increase the elasticity by tapping or patting; Gently swipe from eyebrows to forehead for wrinkles.

What techniques can minimize wrinkles?Please remember a little trick: keep your fingers at right angles to the wrinkles.Because the wrinkles are at right angles to the direction of the muscles, the movements of the fingers are at right angles to the wrinkles to follow the direction of the muscles, so massage is the most effective.

If you have time, in addition to the above facial massage methods, it is best to do a shoulder massage, which can promote the blood circulation of the head and neck, thereby improving the facial skin.

Through various massages, men can not only improve blood circulation, promote metabolism, skin care and beauty, delay skin aging, but also remove facial dirt and cutin, relax facial skin nerves, relieve muscle tension, and long-term persistence can achieve good beauty. Health effects.

Low back pain is not kidney deficiency, and hot compress with mugwort leaves is the safest. Both men and women will experience low back pain.However, men and women respond differently to low back pain.Why?When a man suffers from back pain, he will first think: "Am I suffering from kidney deficiency?" In fact, back pain is indeed related to kidney deficiency, because "the waist is the home of the kidney".However, the kidney in Chinese medicine is not the same concept as the anatomical kidney in Western medicine.The kidney in Chinese medicine refers to a circulatory system that is directly or indirectly related to human reproduction, growth and development, digestion, endocrine metabolism, etc. "Kidney deficiency" can be simply understood as the decline in the function of the kidney system, so don't panic too much.

If a man often feels back pain, he can use mugwort leaves to recuperate.It would be best if you can find fresh mugwort leaves. If not, you can also buy them at regular Chinese medicine stores, which can also guarantee the quality.Artemisia argyi is a very common Chinese herbal medicine, and the price is very cheap.

How to use it?If it is fresh mugwort leaves, we can fry the mugwort leaves in a frying pan first, and add a little sand when frying, which will make it easier to stir fry.After the mugwort leaves are fried, crush the mugwort leaves with your hands, and then mix them with a little vinegar.When using it, heat the fried mugwort leaves in a microwave oven, and then put it in a cloth bag. If you have a backache, apply it for three to four 10 minutes.

I have used this method for many patients with low back pain, and none of them complained of discomfort after using it.

The principle of using mugwort to treat low back pain is simple.Usually, when a man has low back pain, besides a dull pain, he will also feel cold in the back, which is mostly related to the deficiency of kidney qi or the invasion of the kidney by wind evil and damp evil.At this time, if you can apply a warm mugwort leaf pack, the soreness will be relieved immediately.The use of mugwort leaves is because it has the effects of promoting qi and blood circulation, expelling cold and dampness, warming meridians and dredging collaterals.

If you find it troublesome to use mugwort hot compress, you can also try massage. The specific method is: find a family member, ask him (her) to rub his hands quickly until it becomes slightly hot, then cover his back waist, and then go up and down Rubbing the ground, you will obviously feel a heat flow gathered in the waist, which is very comfortable.However, the effect of massage is not as strong as that of mugwort leaves, but it can also be used as a daily health care by rubbing it frequently.Men's low back pain can be big or small.If you choose a suitable and symptomatic method, you will soon no longer be afraid of low back pain.

A natural facial mask suitable for women is also suitable for men. There is a folk saying: "A man has 41 flowers, and a woman has forty bean curd residue." Maybe most women are not very happy when they hear this sentence.But this sentence can reflect a common phenomenon, that is, after the age of 40, men age slower than women.

In fact, no one can avoid the marks left by the years on our faces, especially men who are busy with work, who neglect to take care of their skin on weekdays, there must be a lot of problems.Below I have a small test, you can compare it to see if your skin has entered the "dangerous period of aging".

If you often feel tight skin, there is no moist feeling when you touch the skin lightly with your palm; the skin is in a dry state for a long time or often peels off; the skin often itches after bathing; if you have two of the above three situations, it means Your skin is already ringing the alarm bells, and it is time to act quickly.

Masks are not exclusively for women. It is actually very simple for men to maintain their skin. The method is similar to that used by women. Next, I will teach you a low-carbon and environmentally friendly mask.

The specific method is: take one cucumber and one carrot, one egg, and an appropriate amount of honey.Wash and peel the cucumbers and carrots, take half of each, then smash them with a juicer, then add egg whites and honey and mix thoroughly, the mask is ready.Apply the adjusted mask on the face, avoiding the mouth and eyes, and wash the face with warm water after applying it for 15-20 minutes.

In the mask above, carrots clear heat and detoxify, invigorate the spleen and stomach, and also have beauty benefits.Modern studies have found that carrots are rich in vitamins and have a slight sweating effect, which can promote skin metabolism and blood circulation, so that the skin is tender and smooth, and the complexion is ruddy, which has a unique effect on beauty and health.At the same time, it also has certain effects on dry, rough skin, blackheads, and acne.Cucumber can clear heat and diuresis, detoxify and reduce swelling.

Nowadays, everyone advocates low-carbon and environmental protection. This mask for men can be made at home with almost no cost. It is especially effective in improving the problem of men's skin aging.

Decompression is the key for men not to grow old

There is such a psychological lecture.A teacher took a cup with 200ml of water and asked everyone: "How long can you keep this glass of water?" Laughing, he said: "If you take it for 200 minute, you must think it's okay; if you take it for an hour, you may feel your hands are sore; what about one day? A week? Then you may have to call an ambulance." Everyone laughed, but it was Approved smile.The teacher continued: "In fact, the weight of this glass of water is certain, but the longer you hold it, the heavier it will feel. This is like the pressure we bear. If we keep putting pressure on ourselves, no matter whether the pressure is heavy or not , it will feel more and more heavy after a long time. What we have to do is to put down this glass of water, take a rest and then pick it up, so that we can hold it for a longer time. So, don’t think that we are under less pressure, after a long time No matter how small the pressure is, it may be like a mountain, overwhelming us.

I have seen many ways to release stress, such as yelling, pounding tables, and throwing benches. I don’t really recommend this drastic method. Although it can help us release stress, it is not a healthy and beneficial method. , why don't we decompress ourselves in a "slow and long flow"?

Here, I have a small method to share with you.

People who are usually under too much pressure can take a rubber ring or tennis ball with them, and when they are under too much pressure or mental tension, they can hold the rubber ring or tennis ball tightly with their hands.

This method is simple, but it can relieve stress anytime, anywhere.

I have a friend who is an executive of a large shopping mall. He is very capable and earns a lot of money, but his work pressure is also very high, especially when he has to make some decisions, and he cannot sleep all night.Once, he didn't fall asleep all night, and encountered a lot of problems the next day. As a result, his mind was confused, which led to a big mistake and almost got fired.Later, he called me to complain, and I taught him this little method.

Later, when he was working or thinking, whenever he encountered a burning problem, he would secretly squeeze the rubber band while adjusting his emotions.After two months of persistence, he developed the habit of pinching the rubber ring. He said that this method really helped him.I said to him: "It's okay to hold this small rubber ring. It can not only relieve pressure, but also increase the return of blood in the veins, so as to protect our heart." In other words, six of the twelve meridians start and end at the fingertips. They are the Lung Meridian of Hand Taiyin, the Large Intestine Meridian of Hand Yangming, the Heart Meridian of Hand Shaoyin, the Small Intestine Meridian of Hand Taiyang, the Meridian of Pericardium of Hand Jueyin, and the Triple Burner of Hand Shaoyang through.If you are an elderly person, rubbing walnuts can also play a role in decompression and health care.

All of the above methods can allow you to slowly adjust your emotions under pressure and gradually restore calm.Appropriate decompression methods can help us turn stress into motivation, so as to do better, achieve achievements in career and study, and not lag behind in health.

how to be an energetic man

Once, I saw an article on the Internet called "Man is Really Difficult", which was written very sharply.There are a few sentences like this: "It's very difficult for a man in this life: be handsome, too hot, not handsome, and you can't get it; if you patronize your career, people will say you have no sense of responsibility; if you patronize your family, they will say you I don’t have the skills; if I don’t socialize, I’m afraid I’ll be rejected by my boss, go to entertainment, I’m afraid I’ll be rejected by my wife...” Thinking about it carefully, being a man is really not easy.As the pillars of most families, they work hard outside, and the pressure is indeed not small. Many men are only 30 years old, and they already have a lack of energy, especially feeling tired every day. Even after a period of rest, they still feel weak all over the body. , I can't lift my spirits.

If your body also has this condition, you can try yoga exercises: first, sit on a yoga mat or bed, spread your legs as far as possible, then stretch your hands forward, and then bend your body forward, using as much forehead to touch the ground.Every time you do 10 times as a group, you can do 2 to 3 groups a day.When you first practice this movement, you will feel that the tendons on the back of your legs are stretched more uncomfortable, but once you get used to it, you will feel very comfortable.

In addition, you can also try a "qi juice nourishing drink". This drink can also help male friends replenish energy, strengthen the body and aphrodisiac, resist fatigue, and also has a certain anti-aging effect.

Its specific method is: choose 100 grams of fresh wolfberry leaves, 200 grams of apples, 150 grams of carrots, 15 grams of honey, and 150 ml of cold boiled water.Wash and slice the apples and carrots first, and wash the fresh wolfberry leaves, then put them into the juicer together, add cold boiled water to make juice, and then add an appropriate amount of honey to drink.

If you don't like your drink too cold, warm this juice up in the microwave.

In this drink, wolfberry leaves are sweet in taste and flat in nature, which can nourish kidney and essence, clear away heat, improve eyesight and quench thirst.Drinking it when you are overworked or exercising too much can eliminate drowsiness and fatigue, restore vitality, and enhance physical fitness.

Once, I went to the house of Ms. Liu, my neighbor, and her husband asked me: "I don't feel particularly uncomfortable now, but I just feel that my energy is not enough and my memory is not good enough. I used to play the leading role in business discussions. Now when I talk, They are all a bit vague. Let me give you the most common example, playing poker against the landlord. When I used to play poker, I was very good at memorizing cards and rarely lost. All lost. At first I thought it was bad luck, but after a long time I felt something was wrong, is there something wrong with my health?" I heard his situation, so I took the prescription of "Yi Jue Nourishing Drink" I gave it to Mrs. Liu and asked her to make a cup for her husband every day, and she did as I said.In less than a month, Mr. Liu came to thank me, saying that his spirit had returned.

Although I am a woman, to be honest, I can also understand the pressure and difficulty of a man's work.All I can do is hope that the pillars of every family are healthy and full of energy.

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