The ancient Chinese practice of Mien Shiang – face mapping or reading – is enjoying a new lease of life internationally. The principles of Mien Shiang can be traced back to 3,000-year-old Taoist practices, and are based on the belief that illnesses, even predisposition to illnesses, can be diagnosed by analysing a person’s face. Proponents of the system believe that each feature and part of the face gives an insight into various internal organs and functions. Some modern practitioners now combine the ancient traditions of Mien Shiang with more contemporary disciplines such as clinical dermatology, taking skin tone and complexion into consideration to gain an overall picture of your health.