Feeling weak when speaking, often experiencing spontaneous sweating, prone to shortness of breath, and frequently fatigued—this is the Qi Deficiency Constitution.
Symptoms
Individuals with this constitution prefer quiet environments, feel uncomfortable eating or drinking cold foods, tend to have loose stools, and produce large amounts of clear urine. They often have a gloomy and introverted personality. They are prone to colds, have a weak resistance to illness after becoming sick, and may have issues such as organ prolapse, including gastric ptosis.
Disease Tendencies
Prone to fatigue and frequent colds.
Causes of Formation
1. Insufficient nutrition during the mother’s pregnancy, severe and prolonged pregnancy reactions preventing food intake, premature birth, or improper feeding. Alternatively, one parent may have a Qi deficiency constitution;
2. Severe illness or prolonged illness leading to significant depletion of vital energy;
3. Mental overwork, prolonged excessive brain use, emotional strain damaging the heart, and excessive thinking harming the spleen;
4. Physical overwork, having been a heavy laborer or professional athlete;
5. Long-term dieting leading to nutritional deficiencies and Qi deficiency;
6. Preference for cold, raw, and rich foods, along with lack of exercise;
7. Emotional stagnation, unhappiness, especially when angry during meals.
Dietary Adjustments
It is important to consume foods that tonify Qi and strengthen the spleen, such as glutinous rice, millet, barley, yam, sweet potatoes, potatoes, yellow soybeans, white lentils, shiitake mushrooms, and honey.
Avoid foods that deplete Qi, such as water spinach and raw radishes.
Recommended medicinal dishes: Huang Qi (Astragalus) Chicken Soup, Yam Porridge.
Moderate Exercise
Those with a Qi deficiency constitution may experience muscle weakness, fatigue, and a dislike for exercise, leading to weak resistance. Therefore, it is essential to maintain a regular lifestyle and avoid wind and cold evils. “Exertion depletes Qi”; exercise should be low-intensity and frequent rather than intense or prolonged to avoid depleting vital energy. Gentle exercises such as walking and practicing Tai Chi are recommended.
Mental Nourishment
Maintain a calm mindset, avoid excessive worrying, and engage in more communication with friends and family.
Medicinal Adjustments
For those with spontaneous sweating and frequent colds, consider taking Yu Ping Feng (Jade Windscreen) Oral Liquid for prevention.
For those who are easily fatigued, weak, or have organ prolapse, consider taking Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan (Tonify the Middle and Augment Qi Pill).
For palpitations, shortness of breath, and spontaneous sweating, consider taking Sheng Mai Yin (Generate the Pulse Decoction).