As we all know, Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes the principles of "looking, listening, asking, and touching," where many health issues can be identified through small details in the body. Today, I'd like to discuss with everyone, from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, if you don't experience the following three conditions upon waking up in the morning, it indicates that your liver is quite healthy!

First, let's talk about the first condition. Many people wake up feeling as if they haven't slept at all—completely exhausted, lacking energy, and unable to muster any motivation. This is likely caused by insufficient liver qi. We all know that the liver is a "hard worker" during the night, responsible for detoxification and self-repair. If liver function is impaired, it's like a machine malfunctioning—it can't operate properly, and the body naturally doesn't receive adequate nourishment. No wonder you feel tired the next morning! It's like an old car with broken parts—it definitely won't run with power, and the same principle applies to our bodies.

Now, let's discuss the second symptom: abnormal urine. After sleeping through the night and our bodies metabolizing all night long, we all need to use the bathroom to urinate in the morning. If you notice at this time that your urine is particularly dark, like thick phlegm, and has a noticeable foul odor, you should be cautious, as this could indicate a problem with your liver's bilirubin metabolism. Under normal circumstances, bilirubin is properly excreted from the body, but if liver function is compromised, bilirubin cannot be expelled and ends up in the urine, making it dark and foul-smelling. It’s like a blocked sewer pipe—when waste can't be flushed out, it accumulates and naturally produces an unpleasant odor!

Finally, let's talk about the third symptom: bleeding gums. When brushing your teeth in the morning, if you notice bleeding gums and a strong, unpleasant odor in your mouth, don't just assume it's an oral health issue. Aside from problems within the mouth itself, this could also be a sign of liver dysfunction. The liver plays a crucial role in our body’s blood clotting function. If the liver is not functioning well, blood clotting can be impaired, making the gums prone to bleeding. It's like building a house—if the foundation isn't solid, the structure is likely to have issues. Similarly, our body's clotting function relies on the liver as its "foundation."

Friends, if you wake up in the morning without experiencing these three symptoms, then your liver is likely quite healthy. Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes treatment based on pattern differentiation, using different formulas for different symptoms to effectively cure the illness. If you are experiencing any of these issues, the first step is to check your tongue. Send a photo of your tongue coating and describe your symptoms, and I'll provide a free pattern differentiation to help determine the general direction for your health regimen.