Why are good men hairy and good women fat?

As the saying goes, "A good man is covered in hair, and a good woman is covered in fat", perhaps many people do not understand what it means. As the names suggest, "a good man is hairy" means that a good man has hair where it should be; and "a good woman is fat" means that a good woman has fat where it should be. You should know that "good" here does not mean "good person", but really refers to the physiological point of view, or the good development of secondary sexual characteristics. "Mao" refers to men's body hair, including beard, hair, sweat hair, etc. "Fat" here does not mean big and strong, but actually refers to fat in the right place.

Analysis of Chinese medicine health preservation: Why "good men are covered in hair"

So, how do we explain "a good man with a hairy body" from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine? We all know that in the "Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic", the lungs are usually called "the official of the prime minister, from which the regulation comes." In other words, the lung is the organ second only to the heart, and it is responsible for the distribution of qi and blood throughout the body. The "governance and regulation" here refers to governance and regulation. Why do the lungs have this function? This is because the lungs have the function of "facing all the meridians", which allows blood from the whole body to continuously gather in the lungs, and then be transported to the whole body, thereby assisting the heart to promote and regulate the circulation of blood.

The skin and fur are controlled by the lung qi

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the lungs govern the skin and fur". "Skin and fur" refers to the surface of the body, including sweat glands, skin, hair, etc. It has the functions of secreting sweat, moisturizing the skin, regulating saliva breathing and resisting external evil. The lungs can transport Wei Qi and Qi, blood and body fluids to the whole body through its function of promoting the flow of qi, adjusting the temperature of the skin and fur to maintain its normal physiological function. From this we can see that the skin and fur are controlled by the lung qi, which is why it is said in "Su Wen" that "skin and fur are the combination of the lungs."

When we usually describe a man, we associate him with "strength". So where does the "strength" come from? Of course it comes from the lungs. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "Qi is the commander of blood, and blood is the mother of Qi", and Qi pushes the blood along. Hence, there is a saying that men are more angry and women are more bloody. Qi and blood can be transformed into each other, which mainly depends on the man's own temperature. This temperature mainly comes from his own vital energy, lung qi, and food. The quality of a man's lung function determines whether he has strength. Therefore, when a man has good skin and thick hair all over his body, it can be basically determined that his body is healthy, at least from a health perspective.

Hair reflects the health of kidneys

According to TCM theory, hair is the residue of blood, and is expressed by the kidney. So the kidney's essence is in the hair. When the heart and kidney are not in harmony (insomnia, neurasthenia), or when one's innate endowment is insufficient, or when one's blood essence is damaged by excessive thinking, or when one's kidney essence is damaged by fear and worry, the hair will turn white.

The problems of alopecia areata and thinning hair mainly reflect insufficient kidney qi. The kidney in traditional Chinese medicine refers to the urinary and reproductive systems. Hair is the flower of the kidney and the external manifestation of the kidney. A head of black and shiny hair shows that the kidney qi is sufficient. The kidney is the foundation of the human body and can warm the other organs and meridians. Therefore, children's hair is in good condition and there is no problem with dandruff.

Men's beard is governed by the Chong Meridian

Beard: It is the manifestation of men’s secondary sexual characteristics. The growth of a man's beard is controlled by the Chong meridian. The Chong Meridian starts at the perineum. For men, it is connected to the two testicles; for women, it is connected to the ovaries. The Chong Meridian slowly goes up along both sides of the Ren Meridian along the midline of the human body. For women, their Yang Energy is insufficient, so the Chong Meridian disperses in the chest, which is why women grow breasts. For men, their Yang Energy is sufficient, so the Chong Meridian will not stay in the chest, but will continue to move upwards, staying in places such as the chin, lips, and philtrum, so men grow beards in these places.

Analysis of Chinese medicine health preservation: Why is it that "good women are fat"

Among the four great beauties in ancient times, who can be called the most beautiful woman of all time? Of course, it is Yang Guifei, who is the undisputed most beautiful woman of all time. When it comes to the beauty of the imperial concubine, "fat" is an aesthetic point with representative significance. It can even be said that if the imperial concubine was not fat, she would not be beautiful enough, let alone worthy of being crowned the most beautiful woman in ancient and modern times. It can be seen that moderate fat is one of the basic elements of women's aesthetics. So we cannot help but mention a motto that is considered indecent by today's so-called intellectuals: A good woman is fat.

To be precise, a good woman is plump, which also means that the woman's secondary sexual characteristics are well developed, that is, "big breasts and a fat buttocks." "Men are visual animals, women are auditory animals." Therefore, women with big breasts and buttocks are usually the objects of competition among men. From the perspective of eugenics, such women are usually more likely to be favored by outstanding men.

Why do women need to be fat?

This is mainly because women have menstruation. Since women lose blood every month, they need to have sufficient blood reserves. If a woman is too thin, not only will her body shape be worse than that of a woman with big breasts and hips, but it also means that she is lacking in blood. Therefore, women who are too thin not only have difficulty with regular menstruation, but also have difficulty getting pregnant.

The liver meridian is also related to the breasts. The Liver Meridian is connected to the Ren, Du and Chong meridians as well as the uterus and mammary glands, so the Liver Meridian is also responsible for storing blood. The stomach meridian is also related to the breasts. The Yangming Stomach Meridian starts at the Yingxiang point. After going down from the Yingxiang point, it runs along the midline of the breast. Therefore, a woman's breastfeeding after giving birth depends particularly on sufficient stomach qi. A mother can only produce milk if she can eat. Breast milk is actually transformed from blood. After a child is born, he needs to get very nutritious and easily digestible substances. Blood is this substance. After the blood is converted into milk, it can be used to feed the child.

The liver meridian is also related to the breasts. The Liver Meridian is connected to the Ren, Du and Chong meridians as well as the uterus and mammary glands, so the Liver Meridian is also responsible for storing blood. The stomach meridian is also related to the breasts. The Yangming Stomach Meridian starts at the Yingxiang point. After running down from the Yingxiang point, it runs along the midline of the breast. Therefore, a woman's breastfeeding after giving birth depends particularly on sufficient stomach qi. A mother can only produce milk if she can eat. Breast milk is actually transformed from blood. After a child is born, he needs to get very nutritious and easily digestible substances. Blood is this substance. After the blood is converted into milk, it can be used to feed the child.