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Body constitution varies from person to person, and can change with time and place. Some people gain weight easily, while others do not gain weight no matter how much they eat; some are not afraid of cold or heat, while others feel cold even when dressed warmly; some have delicate skin without much care, while others cannot avoid oily skin and acne despite their efforts. These situations are closely related to body constitution. We will introduce the symptoms and nurturing methods of the nine types of body constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) over nine sessions. Come and find out what your body constitution is!Qi Deficiency Type is characterized by insufficient Qi, with weakened functions of Qi such as propulsion, defense, transformation, and warming, primarily manifested as shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, and spontaneous sweating.
【Physical Characteristics】
Weaker body, smaller stature, soft muscles.
【Complexion Characteristics】
Complexion is not significantly different from that of a normal constitution, or may appear pale; usually short of breath, low voice, less talkative, lack of energy, and easily fatigued; especially after activity, prone to sweating, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Eyes lack luster, hair is dull, personality is introverted, and risk-averse.
【Psychological Characteristics】
Introverted personality, unstable emotions, and a dislike for risk-taking since childhood.
【Dietary and Lifestyle Characteristics】
Sleep is generally acceptable, but prone to insomnia or excessive sleepiness, forgetfulness, and vivid dreams. Small appetite, bland taste, lack of flavor in food, prone to abdominal distension. Urination is relatively frequent, bowel movements are normal or often constipated, and prone to diarrhea.
【Tongue and Pulse Characteristics】
Pale and tender tongue, tongue shape
is swollen with tooth marks on the edges. Pulse is weak and feeble.
【Disease Tendencies】
Individuals with Qi deficiency constitution are prone to colds, organ prolapse, etc. During illness, they often present with internal syndromes and deficiency syndromes, requiring treatment and slow recovery. They are intolerant to cold, wind, heat, and dampness, and have a weaker ability to adapt to natural and social environments compared to those with normal constitution.
【Dietary Health Preservation – Dietary Recommendations】
People with Qi deficiency should avoid foods that deplete Qi, cold and raw foods, and greasy or spicy foods.
Foods to Avoid:
Avoid excessive consumption of raw, cold, bitter, and greasy foods, such as buckwheat, watermelon, cantaloupe, pears, grapefruit, coconut, oranges, mustard greens, garlic chives, starfruit, persimmons, bitter melon, water spinach, bean sprouts, seaweed, kelp, watercress, fermented black beans, pepper, clams, and shellfish, especially avoid excessive drinking of cooling teas that clear heat and drain fire. Eat less sweet and salty foods, and maintain a light diet.
Foods Suitable for Qi Deficiency Constitution:
Should consume foods that are neutral to slightly warm and have nourishing properties, with a gradual and gentle approach to nourishment, avoiding harsh or excessive supplementation.
Recommended Foods:
(1) Fruits: jujube (大枣), raisins, apples, longan flesh, oranges, and cardamom.
(2) Vegetables: white broad beans, sweet potatoes, Chinese yam (怀山药), ginkgo nuts, fox nuts, pumpkin, carrots, potatoes, and lotus root.
(3) Meats: black-boned chicken, pork stomach, beef, lamb, quail, and quail eggs.
(4) Seafood: loach, eel, crucian carp, and carp.
(5) Seasonings: maltose and honey.
(6) Grains: glutinous rice, millet, soy products, japonica rice, corn, and peanuts.
Medicinal Cuisine for Health Preservation
Ginseng and Lotus Seed Soup
【Ingredients】5g ginseng, 15g lotus seeds, 30g rock candy.
【Preparation】Soak ginseng and lotus seeds (remove the heart) in water for half an hour, then add rock candy and simmer for about 1 hour.
【Effects】Nourishes Qi and strengthens the spleen.
【Usage】Consume with meals.
【Medicinal Cuisine – Astragalus Congee】
【Ingredients】20g astragalus (北黄芪), 75g black rice, 75g white rice, a small amount of dried tangerine peel, and sugar.
【Preparation】Add an appropriate amount of water and the above ingredients, and cook until the black rice is soft.
【Effects】Tonifies the middle Qi, strengthens the spleen and harmonizes the stomach.
【Usage】Warm consumption in the morning and evening.
【Medicinal Cuisine – Poria, Yam, and Longan Congee】【Ingredients】30g poria (茯苓), 50g millet, 10g sesame, 10g longan flesh, 30g yam, 15g jujube, and 20g mulberry.【Preparation】Wash poria and yam, soak in cold water for 2-4 hours, add an appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat, then add millet and other ingredients, and simmer for about 30 minutes.【Effects】Nourishes Qi and harmonizes the middle.【Usage】Warm consumption in the morning and evening.
【Medicinal Cuisine – Four Gentlemen Rib Soup】【Ingredients】10g ginseng, 20g white atractylodes (白术), 50g poria (茯苓), 12g licorice, 600g pork ribs, 30g ginger, 50g green onion, and a small amount of salt.【Preparation】Soak ginseng, white atractylodes, poria, and licorice in cold water for 2 hours, then add pork ribs cut into small pieces of about 2 cm, along with green onion, ginger, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 1.5 hours.【Effects】Nourishes Qi, strengthens the spleen, and promotes longevity.【Usage】Eat the meat and drink the soup, finishing within 2 days.
Foot Soaking Recipe
10g angelica (当归), 10g white peony (白芍), 10g ligusticum (川芎), 10g poria (茯苓), 10g he shou wu (仙鹤草), and 10g fried white atractylodes (炒白术).Soak feet daily with one dose, decoct in water for foot soaking.Do you understand the Qi deficiency constitution now?
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