Identifying Sub-health Conditions – Early Warning Signs for Husbands' Physical and Mental Health

Test whether the husband is in a sub-healthy state

Sub-health is currently the number one enemy of human life. A recent predictive survey released by the WHO (World Health Organization) shows that the total proportion of the global population in a sub-healthy state has reached 75%, with only 5% truly healthy. Globally, 200 to 400 million people suffer from depression each year due to sub-health. Men face significant life pressures, requiring wives to care not only for their husbands' physical health but also their mental well-being.

With the improvement of people's material and cultural lives, health has become a hot topic in daily life. But what exactly is health? How can we ensure good health? People know very little about these questions.

True health

The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or physical robustness. Data shows that approximately 15% of the population meets the standards of health, about 15% suffers from various diseases, while about 75% are in a state of sub-health.

What is sub-health?

Sub-health refers to a state between health and disease, where certain bodily functions are disordered but not affecting social functioning, and there is subjective discomfort. It is a transitional stage between health and disease, where there is no physical or psychological illness, but there are many uncomfortable symptoms and psychological experiences.

1. Feeling weak all over and easily fatigued.

2. Mental fog, facial pain, tired eyes, nasal congestion, dizziness, tinnitus, and a feeling of something stuck in the throat.

3. Poor sleep, shortness of breath, and numbness in the hands and feet.

4. Feeling unpleasant upon waking up in the morning, such as chest tightness, stiff neck and shoulders, and irritability.

According to surveys, many people now experience symptoms such as lethargy, low mood, slow reaction time, insomnia, excessive dreaming, daytime sleepiness, poor concentration, memory loss, irritability, anxiety, tension, and being easily startled in their daily lives. Physiologically, these manifest as fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath during activity, sweating, and lower back and leg pain. In addition, cardiovascular symptoms such as palpitations and arrhythmia may also occur. This is essentially a state of sub-health. Clinically, sub-health is often diagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome, endocrine disorders, neurasthenia, and menopausal syndrome.

What should I do if I have sub-health?

Sub-health is currently prevalent among six high-risk groups: athletes, film and television stars, middle-aged intellectuals, leaders, office workers, and drivers. The only way for these individuals to truly return to a healthy state is to reduce high-intensity work. In daily life, relaxing the mind, engaging in healthy relaxation practices, paying attention to a balanced diet, managing time effectively, and supplementing with calcium can effectively prevent sub-health. Life inevitably brings various pains and troubles, requiring constant adjustment of one's mindset, more communication and interaction with family and colleagues, and regular physical exercise. It's best to set aside time each day for quiet meditation, completely relaxing all the nerves and muscles; this not only improves concentration but also regulates the state of internal organs. Furthermore, maintaining a balanced diet is crucial. For example, when under significant psychological stress, the consumption of Vitamin C increases; at this time, it's advisable to eat more vegetables and fruits. Everyone's psychological state and energy levels are constantly changing; therefore, it's essential to arrange work and activities reasonably and to rest properly when needed.

Wives should pay attention to whether their husbands exhibit any signs of sub-health. If so, it indicates that the husband is beginning to show potential health risks and has a high tendency to develop a certain disease. This sub-health state is actually a signal from the body reminding the husband to pay attention to his health.

Judging a husband's health condition from his lips

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then the lips can be seen as the windows to health. The color, luster, and texture of the lips all reflect a person's health. Normal, healthy lips are generally rosy and glossy, with a moderate level of moisture and elasticity. Once there is a problem with the body, the lips will change. Therefore, when you wake up in the morning, you can look at your husband's lips to see if he has any of the following characteristics.

Illnesses can be detected through the lips.

1. Cracked Lips: Cracked lips are one of the symptoms of cheilitis. Some patients with allergies, such as those allergic to lipsticks or with poor digestion, may experience this. Of course, dehydration or a deficiency in B vitamins can also cause the same phenomenon.

2. Peeling lips are caused by a deficiency of vitamin B₂, also known as riboflavin. The degree of deficiency does not vary significantly from region to region. Severe vitamin B₂ deficiency can cause symptoms such as peeling lips and itchy skin. The recommended daily intake is 0.8 mg of vitamin B₂.

3. Bluish-purple lips: If the lips remain bluish-purple for a prolonged period, modern medicine calls this "cyanosis," which may indicate a heart problem. If this persists, a medical checkup is necessary. Certain respiratory diseases can also cause the lips to lose their luster and become less rosy.

4. Pale lips: If your lips remain pale for a long time, you should see a doctor for a checkup. The doctor will perform relevant examinations based on your symptoms to rule out anemia. In addition, some patients with spleen and stomach deficiency, indigestion, etc., may also show symptoms such as lack of rosy lips and dryness, and some may also have cold limbs.

5. Bright red lips: Normal lip color is mostly pink. If the red is too bright or deep purplish-red, it may be caused by what is commonly known as excessive internal heat. If accompanied by bad breath and hiccups, it indicates damp heat in the spleen and stomach. If accompanied by distending pain in the hypochondriac region and loss of appetite, it indicates excessive liver fire.

6. Darkening of the lips: If one or more dark spots appear on your lips, you should consult a dentist or dermatologist to rule out pigmentary or vascular diseases, such as nevi or hemangiomas. Further examination may be necessary. If the overall color is dull and black, it may indicate digestive problems. A black ring around the lips may be related to dampness in the body or spleen and kidney deficiency.

7. Yellow lips are not common in the general population. However, if yellow lips are accompanied by yellowing of the face and the whole body, it may indicate a liver problem. You should go to the hospital for a check-up to see if you have hepatitis.

8. Oral herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus infection. It is usually caused by a weakened immune system, such as overwork, catching a cold, excessive consumption of oily or spicy food, or excessive dampness.

9. Numbness in the lips and gradual weight loss. This may indicate a gradual decline in pancreatic function, primarily due to dietary imbalances and irregular eating habits. Poor pancreatic function can affect the stomach. When the stomach is damaged, the lips will noticeably become dry and numb. In this case, in addition to adjusting your diet, avoid raw, cold, and greasy foods.

Treatment

1. Dark red and dry lips are often indicative of heat syndrome or excess syndrome. In such cases, a decoction of Rehmannia glutinosa, Cirsium japonicum, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, and Ophiopogon japonicus can be taken orally.

2. If the lips are pale, you can eat some animal liver and red foods, such as tomatoes and fresh red peppers.

3. Dark red lips indicate a cold condition, often seen in cases of cardiopulmonary insufficiency or hypoxia, requiring prompt examination.

4. If your lips are swollen, it may be due to a cold stomach or stomach cramps. You can eat more foods that warm the stomach, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, chestnuts, yams, and lotus roots.

To care for your husband's lips, you should address the underlying medical condition. While treating the primary disease causing the lip changes, pay attention to his diet and cultivate good lifestyle and work habits. With these measures, his lips will surely maintain their captivating luster.