Professor He Juan of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine stated that ridges on the nails may be a sign of Liver Qi Stagnation. Typically, women are mentally sensitive and fragile, which can easily lead to Liver Qi Stagnation, causing symptoms such as irritability, anger, chest and rib distension, hyperplasia of mammary glands, thyroid nodules, irregular menstruation, and even ridges on the nails. Are vertical lines on the nails a disease?
He Juan stated that to prevent Liver Qi Stagnation, one should achieve "Warmth, Joy, and Leisure".
"Warmth" means to warm the Yang energy. Eat less cold and raw foods to keep yourself warm. For example, drinking a bowl of ginger water in the morning can treat depression and a cold, weak spleen and stomach.
"Leisure" means to pay attention to rest time to nourish the Liver blood and make yourself beautiful. Staying up late damages Yang energy, and not getting up in the morning suppresses Yang energy. He Juan stated that staying up late can cause a disorder in the body's immune function. In mild cases, it leads to a dull complexion, irregular menstruation, susceptibility to colds, and fatigue. In severe cases, it can trigger cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and tumors.
"Joy" means to soothe the Liver Qi and make yourself happy. In the spring, getting up early and exercising can effectively improve your mood. You can also improve your diet by eating more whole wheat, daylilies, lily bulbs, ginger, mint, raw malt, lotus seeds, Buddha's hand, kumquats, and rosehip tea.