Why do some people never gain weight?
Why are some people irritable and quick-tempered?
Why do some people have warm palms and soles all year round?
Actually, they may be suffering from Yin Deficiency (Yin Xu)!
How should one nourish a Yin Deficiency constitution?
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What is Yin Deficiency Constitution?
The Yin Deficiency Constitution is a physical state characterized primarily by Yin deficiency. Its formation is mainly due to two aspects:Congenital Factors:Inherited from parentsAcquired Factors:
- Physiological characteristics unique to women, such as menstruation and pregnancy, can easily deplete blood and damage body fluids, leading to insufficient Yin fluids.
- Excessive consumption of warming and drying foods, high stress, long-term late nights, and irregular sexual activity can all deplete Yin fluids.
- Chronic illness can damage Yin.
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Manifestations of Yin Deficiency Constitution
The characteristics of Yin Deficiency Constitution can be summarized in two words: Dryness and Heat.Dryness:Due to insufficient Yin fluids, the body lacks nourishment, resulting in symptoms such asdry mouth and throat, dry eyes and nose, scanty urination, and dry stools, often with a lean physique.Heat:Yin deficiency generates internal heat, which can manifest asirritability, excitement, five hearts heat (palms and soles), and flushed complexion.3
Nourishing Yin Deficiency Constitution
Based on the characteristics of dryness and heat in Yin Deficiency Constitution, the primary method of adjustment is to hydrate. In addition to maintaining the necessary daily water intake, it is also important to consume more vegetables and fruits. Furthermore, seafood and yogurt are excellent for nourishing Yin and can greatly assist those with a Yin Deficiency constitution.In terms of medicinal cuisine, one can choose Shihu (Dendrobium) Stewed Duck, which nourishes Yin and clears heat. The Chinese patent medicines Liuwu Di Huang Wan (Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill) and Zhibai Di Huang Wan (Anemarrhena and Rehmannia Pill) are representative formulas for nourishing Yin.In daily life, individuals with a Yin Deficiency Constitution should maintain a moderate amount of exercise, but avoid excessive sweating that can deplete Qi and body fluids. It is also essential to ensure sufficient sleep to replenish Yin, and to keep a positive mood. Activities such as slow-paced music, yoga, and Tai Chi are beneficial for correcting Yin Deficiency constitution.
Doctor’s Profile
Wei Fangning
Director of the TCM Preventive Health Center, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
MD, PhD Supervisor, Professor, Chief Physician
Engaged in TCM preventive health care and the integrated treatment and management of kidney diseases with Western medicine.Disciple of Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Professor Wang Qi from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.Executive Director of the Professional Committee of Constitution Research of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine SocietiesVice Chairman of the Guangdong Health Management AssociationVice Chairman of the TCM Preventive Health Professional Committee of the Guangdong Health AssociationFirst Vice Chairman of the Health Management Professional Committee of the Guangdong Health AssociationFirst Vice Chairman of the Health Promotion Professional Committee of the Guangdong TCM AssociationRecipient of the Advanced Individual Award from the Guangdong Provincial Health Examination AssociationOutstanding Teacher Award from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine2017 recipient of the Good Doctor Award in Yangcheng2018 recipient of the Hurun Ping An Good Doctor Award in ChinaSpecializes in:1. Preventive health: body constitution adjustment, such as Qi deficiency, Yang deficiency, Yin deficiency, phlegm-dampness, damp-heat, blood stasis, and allergic constitution adjustment, as well as seasonal adjustments of TCM paste.2. Treatment of existing diseases: integrated TCM and Western medicine treatment and management of kidney diseases, such as edema, proteinuria, hematuria, urinary tract infections, nephritis, and renal failure.
Correspondent: Kong Shufan
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