At A Glance

I have always been quite intrigued by the study of my clients faces and
my many findings, which seem to always be confirmed by the SCIO. It is
true that your face doesnt lie. I also cant help walking into a restaurant
or a crowded room and immediately want to diagnose (in my head, of
course!) and read the peoples faces and intuitively come up with a
summary of what would bring them into my office. While its true that we
communicate how we are feeling to everyone through our expressions,
the colorings and lines on the face also carry a meaning. Learning face reading will clue
you into which organ systems are weak and need to have some further work done.
Once you understand facial coloring signals and how it corresponds to an underlying
condition, you could go about correcting health through diet and lifestyle and into
improved health.
LIVER Test Matrix Remedy #717
Liver problems can be first seen in the eyes. Any signs?
YES

Area under the eye is dark brown and has a congested look? Stressed liver, frustration, anger and
alcohol.
Knee & Elbow problems?

YES

YES

Vertical lines between the eyebrows?

YES

Thick eyebrows? Good qi; strong liver; minimal anger; doesnt overwork.
YES

Vertical lines between the eyes? Liver and gall bladder.

YES

Vertical lines between the eyebrows? Liver, anger & frustration

YES

KIDNEYS Test Matrix Remedy #715

Lines under eyes?
YES

Half moon-shaped area under the eyes, puffy or blue? Overworked, worries, poor sleep, too much
coffee, juggles too many commitments & depleted adrenals.
Redness in chin?

YES

YES

The area around the eyes corresponds to the kidneys.

Swelling around the eyes? Too many fats.
Red or purple color under the eyes? Blood stagnation in the kidney region.
HEART Test Matrix Remedy #712
Cleft in the nose? Two sides of heart are not balanced, heart murmur, little stamina or cannot run
well.
Swollen and watery looking nose? Heart is swollen from intake of too much liquid.

YES

YES

YES

Swollen and hard looking nose? Sinus problems from excess of butter and cheese in the diet; area
around heart has fat deposits; prone to heart attacks; the heart is swollen and therefore inflexible.
Vertical line on tip of nose?

YES

YES

Red nose? Heart condition

YES

Swollen fingers? High blood pressure.

YES

LUNGS Test Matrix Remedy #718

Wrist problems?
YES

Breakouts, redness, or puffiness around nostrils or lower cheek? Too much dairy & mucus
congestion in lungs; bronchial infection.
Cheek blemishes?

YES

YES

Broken capillaries on cheeks? Lungs

YES

SPLEEN Test Matrix Remedy #725

Bony ridges above the eye? Red?
YES

Side of the bridge of the nose slightly green in color?

YES

Top of the bridge of nose blemish? Spleen and pancreas (if whitish, blood sugar irregularities)
YES

Brown under the eyes? Spleen & Pancreas (Excess weight, stomach disorders, cysts, under weight,
loose stools, hemorrhages, hemorrhoids, blood sugar imbalances, varicose veins, bulge at side of
big toe, endometriosis, and .. Allergies)

YES

DIGESTIVE Test Matrix Remedy #641

Smile lines going down from nose to the top of mouth? Large Intestine
YES

Problems with shins?

YES

Horizontal lines on the forehead?

YES

Marks on lips? Digestive organs

YES

Pale upper lip? Stomach concerns, too many cold beverages or raw foods, constipation, gas, and
stomachaches.
Puffy lower lip? Constipation

YES

YES

The mouth and lower part of face is linked to stomach, intestines and the lower abdomen. White
spots or blotchy areas may represent a yeast infection, too much dairy or sugar.
Red or swollen chin? Candida

YES

YES

Protruding lower lip? Sluggish colon

YES

Large mouth? Weak digestive system

YES

Outward swelling of lips? Constipation

YES

Dark spots or recurring sores on lips? Ulcerations & stagnation of blood in the digestive system.
YES

Lips are whitish color? Blood in the intestinal region is weak, and absorption is poor.
YES

Tightness in the mouth? Intestines are tight and cannot absorb well (women-the vagina is tight).
YES

Tight upper lip? Digestive problems connected to emotions

YES

GALLBLADDER Test Matrix Remedy #735

Wide-set eyebrows? Gallbladder (limited digestion of fats, nausea or headaches)
YES

Vertical lines between the eyes? Liver and gall bladder.

YES

Horizontal wrinkle above upper lip when we smile? Men-weak sexual vitality; Women-trouble with
menstruation. Too much animal products and dairy.

YES

SEX ORGANS Test Matrix Remedy #711 (female) - #683 (male)

Problems with ankles?
YES

Horizontal line above lip?

YES

Women-White or yellow deposits at the outside corners? Tendency towards vaginal discharge.
YES

Around the mouth is linked to the reproductive system.

Cysts or bumps on the corners? Endometriosis
Vertical lines on either side of the mouth? Reproductive system; ovaries; past hysterectomy; forced
into menopause.
Swollen lips? Sexually aroused

YES

YES

YES

Red chin? Prostate

YES

THYROID Test Matrix Remedy #727

Slight protrusion of eyeballs and short eyebrows?
YES

HANDS
Large Hands? The natural ability to lead.
YES

When stretching the hand, do the index & middle finger turn white? Anemia
YES

LIPS
Thin-lipped? Strong & inflexible.
YES

Swollen lower lip? large intestine; loose stools

YES

Protruding upper lip? Too much stomach acid

YES

Purplish-blue lips? Too much acid in system

YES

Pale lips? Anemia & poor absorption of food nutrients

YES

EYEBROWS
Long eyebrows? Sign of happiness and longevity.
YES

Thin eyebrows? Sign of weak vitality.

YES

Thick Eyebrows? Strong vitality.

YES

EYES
White showing below the eyeball? Violent person
YES

Protrude? Sign of sickness

YES

Round eyes? Soft and feminine.

YES

Thin eyes? More active, and perhaps masculine.

YES

Man with round eyes? More sensitive, artistic and gentle.

YES

Man with thin eyes? Sign of a strong, active constitution.

YES

More than 4 red bloodshot lines? Imbalance in body.

Lines end in small spots? Hardening & stagnation in the circulation of blood or lymph.
Dots in the iris? Stones, cysts or stagnated blood in the corresponding organs.

YES

YES

By pulling down the lower eyelid and looking at the exposed area, we can see the condition of the
circulatory system.
Is the area pinkish? Normal
Is the area white? Anemia

YES

Is the area very red? Infection and inflammation

Blue or black under the eyes near corners? Adrenal Exhaustion
YES

Eyes slant downward > sign of kindness

YES

HAIR
Hard hair? Lots of vegetables and grains.
YES

Soft hair? Lots of animal products.

YES

Straight hair? Lots of vegetables and grains.

YES

Curly hair? Extreme yang food, or extreme yin food.

YES

Dry hair? Too little liquid.

YES

Oily hair? Too much animal food, dairy products & sugar.
YES

Strong hair? Lots of vegetables and grains.

YES

Fragile hair? Poor health.

YES

NAILS
Stretch index and middle fingers. Turn white? Anemia
YES

Wide hand with short fingers? Active constitution

YES

Narrow hand with long fingers? Intellectual or artistic person

YES

The strength of the handgrip shows the persons vitality.

YES

MISC.
Dimples & lively eyes > fire traits, zest for life & wants to have fun!
YES

Inflammation & rednesss at tip of nose > autoimmune condition (allergies or arthritis)
YES

Hairline that goes back in the corners > unusual thinker; intellectual
YES

Inflammation between eyebrows > under stress; catches colds and flu.
YES

Best Wishes,
Nirvana Zarabi-Smith
Doctor of Natural Medicine
Director of Education