Ten Standards of Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. Bright eyes: A person’s eyes are bright and lively, without any dullness, which indicates that his essence, energy and spirit are abundant, and his internal organs are functioning well.

2. Harmony of voice and breath: A loud voice and steady breathing reflect good cardiopulmonary and circulatory functions.

3. Smooth urination: Smooth urination, with a daily urine volume of 1000 to 1500 ml, indicates normal urinary function.

4. Smooth bowel movements: bowel movements once or twice a day, without abdominal pain or diarrhea, indicating strong digestive function.

5. Moderate body shape: Keep a well-proportioned body shape, neither fat nor thin.

Standard weight = height (cm) - 105 (women minus 100) (kg).

6. Strong teeth: Maintain oral hygiene and basically be free of caries and other oral diseases.

7. Flexible waist and legs: Exercise more than 3 times a week, half an hour each time, to keep muscles, bones and limbs flexible.

8. Normal pulse: The pulse is calm and gentle, soft and strong, with a regular rhythm, neither floating nor sinking, neither loud nor soft, indicating that the heart and circulation function are good.

9. Eat in moderation: Eat a balanced diet at regular times and in fixed amounts every day. Do not be picky about food, do not have partial food, do not overeat, do not drink alcohol, and do not smoke.

10. Regular daily routine: Be able to get up and go to bed on time, and have good sleep quality.