Ears are not just auditory organs, but also the "health monitoring stations" of the body. When there are problems with the organs, the ears often send out a "signal". Observing changes in ear color, shape, etc. can help detect health hazards early. The close relationship between ears and human health. The shape of the ears is like an inverted fetus, which is a microcosm of the whole body. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that "the ear is the gathering place of the meridians". Multiple meridians in the human body run through the ear, and there are reflex points in the five organs and six viscera on the ear. When the meridians are blocked or the organs function abnormally, corresponding pathological reactions will appear on the ear. How to identify health hazards through ears? There are three ways to preliminarily identify it in daily life: take a look: observe the size of the ear, skin color, whether there are scars, dandruff, and congested small blood vessels. Touch: feel the thickness, softness, and protrusion of the auricle. Pinch: Check if the skin is elastic and if there is pain when pressing. From the perspective of the ear, the rise and fall of kidney qi are closely related to the ear. The kidney stores essence, controls bone and marrow, and opens the orifice in the ear. The rise and fall of kidney qi can be reflected in the ear. Warning signs of kidney deficiency: the edges of the ears turn blue and black, and feel dry and inelastic to the touch. There is an abnormal increase in ear debris in the auricle, and the ear's perception of pain stimuli is significantly reduced or completely lost. Accompanying symptoms: Tinnitus, forgetfulness, insomnia, hair loss, soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, and coldness in the lower limbs. [Healthy prescription] Ear acupoint patch: Apply a Wangbuliuxing seed to the renal reflex area of the ear, press it two to three times a day, which can help improve kidney deficiency symptoms. The reflex zone of the kidney on the ear is located inside the ear canal, near the area below the contralateral ear wheel. From the perspective of the ear, the manifestation of cardiovascular disease in the ear: there are oblique and obvious skin folds on the earlobe, also known as the "coronal sulcus". The angle between the coronal sulcus and the horizontal line is about 45 degrees, indicating that the coronary artery may have a certain degree of stenosis and poor blood supply to the heart. People with high blood pressure, high blood lipids, frequent staying up late, and insufficient blood supply to the brain can also develop this wrinkle. Accompanying symptoms: chest tightness, chest colic, arrhythmia, palpitations. [Health prescription] Danshen and lotus leaf drink: 15 grams each of Danshen, lotus leaves, lotus seeds, and hawthorn, boiled water as a tea drink, has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, and relieving pain. Pushing and kneading the bridge arch acupoint has the effect of assisting in lowering blood pressure. The Qiaogong acupoint is located on the line connecting the Yifeng acupoint (a depression on the lower edge of the earlobe) to the Quepen acupoint (the center of the clavicle fossa) in the neck, which is located on the large tendons on both sides of the human neck. Ear manifestations of cervical and lumbar spine diseases: Touch the reflex zone of the cervical or lumbar spine in the ear with your hand. If the following symptoms appear, it may indicate different conditions of the cervical or lumbar spine: Stage 1: There is a feeling of "bumps" under the skin of the reflex zone, indicating that the corresponding meridians are not unobstructed. Stage 2: Significant tenderness in the reflex zone, indicating fatigue and frequent pain in the cervical or lumbar spine. Stage 3: Prolonged illness entering the meridians, red blood streaks appearing in the reflex area, or noticeable movable nodules felt upon touch, indicating muscle strain. Stage 4: Fixed nodules appear in the reflex zone, indicating possible bone hyperplasia and intervertebral disc herniation. Accompanying symptoms: pain and numbness in the waist and neck. [Healthy prescription] Rub the reflex area of the cervical and lumbar spine on the ears for 1 to 2 minutes each time, 2-3 times a day, which can clear local meridians and relieve muscle tension. Moderate rubbing of the ears in daily life can help promote the circulation of qi and blood from bottom to top. When massaging the upper part of the ear, it can pull the ear outwards and upwards, which has the effect of promoting qi and blood circulation and strengthening immunity. There is a gastrointestinal reflex zone distributed in the ear canal. Rubbing the ear canal can relieve constipation, promote digestion, and other effects. There is a clear depression on the back of the ear, also known as the "blood pressure reducing groove". Regularly stroking this area can assist in lowering blood pressure and also have a certain effect on improving blood lipids. Tip: The above methods are mainly suitable for daily maintenance. If there is obvious discomfort, seek medical attention as soon as possible. (New Society)