Changed shape and color of the lips signal health problems – Diagnostics by lips (legs, eyes, pulse, etc.). ) - a method known since ancient times, - says Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor Nikolai Khaitovich. – Like all similar approaches in diagnostics, this method arose at a time when the doctor, apart from observation, had no other tools at hand.

According to Nikolai Valentinovich, in our time, observation continues to be an important quality of a doctor, but we should not forget that modern science has much more accurate diagnostic methods.. Therefore, the appearance of the symptoms described below should not be taken as a guide to action.. This is just an excuse for a more detailed examination by a specialized doctor..

If the lips suddenly become thinner and more tightly compressed, this may indicate a " In particular, about chronic colitis and constipation.

If the lips become dry, rough, as if rough, this indicates dehydration of the body or a stressful state of a person..

The appearance of cracks and jam on the lips can be explained by hypovitaminosis. Whereas the cause of clear vertical stripes may be negative solar exposure or simply age-related changes..

As for color, in young healthy people, the lips are well supplied with blood, therefore they have a fresh scarlet tint.. As they get older, they fade a little.. However, too pale lip color, regardless of age, is a sure sign of anemia.. If the lips have acquired a brownish-black tint, this is most likely the result of chronic smoking, and if they are covered with a lot of light brown specks, then the person has digestive problems or parasites in the large intestine.

In diseases of the liver and gallbladder, the lips often acquire a yellow tint, and in heart disorders, due to oxygen deficiency, they become bluish.. Multiple red, inflamed areas on the surface of the lips may indicate lichen.

Gymnastics for the lips A simple and reliable way to ensure that the lips retain their elasticity is the following simple exercises:.

•Pull out your lips and blow as if you are extinguishing a candle. Repeat 20 times with short pauses (otherwise you may feel dizzy).

• Take a deep breath and puff out your cheeks. Exhale air through pursed lips, slowly at first, then in jerks. Repeat 10 times.

• Pronounce the vowels A, O, U, I, S in turn. Articulation must be vigorous.. Exercise repeat 10 times.

•Use this mini-set of exercises every morning or at any other convenient time, and your smile will always be healthy and attractive..

Irina STOLYAR.

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