SKIN
it’s well known that the skin is the first line of defense against all elements, such as microorganisms, wind, and pollutants. And it’s the acid mantle, a fine film with a slightly acidic pH on the surface of the skin that provides protection for the skin. It plays a very important role as an integral part of the barrier function of the stratum corneum. Therefore if you didn't have skin you would not be living ing the world right now;)
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Sensory Organs- Tongue
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Taste buds are involved in detecting the five elements of taste perception: salty, sour, bitter, sweet, and umami. Via small openings in the tongue epithelium, called taste pores, parts of the food d
issolved in saliva come into contact with the taste receptors.
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Width:
a wide tongue reflects an overall balanced physical and psychological disposition.
a narrow tongue reflects a lack of physical adaptability with pronounced strengths and weaknesses. Mentally, thinking may be sharp but tend toward seeing a narrow view.
a very wide tongue reflects a generally loose and expanded physical condition and a tendency toward more psychological concerns.
Tip:
a rounded tip reflects a flexible yet firm physical and mental condition.
a pointed tip reflects a tight, perhaps even rigid physical condition and an aggressive or even offensive mentality.
a very wide tip reflects an overall weakness of the physical body and a flaccid or even "spaced out" mental condition.
a divided tip reflects a tendency toward physical and mental imbalances with the possibility of sharp fluctuations in thinking and mood.
Thickness:
a flat tongue reflects a balanced condition and the ability to flexibly adapt to circumstances.
a thin tongue reflects a more mental orientation, with a tendency to be more gentle and easy going.
a thick tongue reflects a more physical orientation, with the tendency to be assertive or even aggressive.
In comparison to structure, the condition of the tongue is influenced more by daily lifestyle and provides information about an individual's current state of health. Qualities to look for include:
Color:
Dark red: indicates inflammation; lesions or ulceration; and sometimes a degeneration of the related organ.
White: indicates stagnation of blood; fat and mucus deposits; or a weakness in the blood leading to such conditions as anemia.
Yellow: indicates a disorder of the liver and gallbladder, resulting in an excess secretion of bile; deposits of animal fats, especially in the middle organs of the body; and possible inflammation.
Blue or Purple: indicates stagnation of blood circulation and a serious weakening of the part of the digestive system that corresponds to the area of the tongue where the color appears.
The color on the underside of the tongue can also be used to determine the internal condition. In general, the colors and their indications listed above are the same, with the following exceptions:
Blue or Green: In excess, either of these color reflect disorders in the blood vessels and in blood quality and circulation.
Purple: In excess, this color reflects disorders of the lymphatic and circulatory system. It indicates a weakening of the immune ability and of the blood vessels.
Texture:
a swollen or enlarged tongue: indicates a Jitsu, or full state.
a shriveled or withered-looking tongue: indicates a Kyo, or empty state.
Movement:
the flexibility of the tongue also reflects the condition of the digestive system. Characteristics to look for include:
a flexible, supple, smoothly moving tongue.
a stiff, tense, or inflexible tongue.
a loose or lolling tongue.
a tongue with a pronounced slant to the left or right when it is extended.
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