Phlegm-Damp Constitution
According to “Zhang Yuqing’s Medical Cases”: “Those with a robust body often have more dampness and phlegm, thus treating phlegm is a priority.”
The Phlegm-Damp Constitution is characterized by the accumulation of phlegm and dampness due to the stagnation of body fluids, primarily manifesting as a heavy and turbid physical state. Common symptoms of this constitution include: obesity, discomfort in limbs, a heavy body, abdominal distension, chest tightness, excessive phlegm, profuse white discharge, difficult-to-treat leukorrhea, a sticky or sweet mouth, dry mouth with little desire to drink, indulgence in rich and sweet foods, poor appetite, normal or loose stools, a swollen tongue, a white and greasy coating, and a slippery pulse.
Phlegm-Damp Coating on the Tongue
Health Maintenance for Phlegm-Damp Constitution01Mental Regulation
Maintain a positive mindset. Individuals with a phlegm-damp constitution tend to have a gentle personality, are steady in their actions, and are often patient. However, due to the internal accumulation of phlegm-dampness, which obstructs Yang Qi, they may easily feel fatigued. Therefore, it is advisable to participate in social activities and cultivate a wide range of interests. Listening to lively and uplifting music, such as Strauss’s waltzes, Bizet’s “Carmen Overture,” and the “Radetzky March,” can also be beneficial.
02Exercise Regulation
Exercise should be consistent. Those with a phlegm-damp constitution often have obesity and fatigue, so they should gradually increase their exercise routine based on their specific conditions and maintain it over the long term. Any fitness methods targeting simple obesity are suitable for individuals with this constitution, such as walking, jogging, playing table tennis, badminton, tennis, swimming, practicing martial arts, and various forms of dance. To enhance metabolic processes, longer durations of aerobic exercise are recommended. Generally, a warm-up of about 15 minutes is ideal, followed by a gradual increase in intensity, with a total exercise duration of about one hour. The best time for exercise is between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM, when Yang Qi is at its peak, and the environment should be warm and pleasant.
03Dietary Regulation
Individuals with a phlegm-damp constitution should choose foods that strengthen the spleen and promote fluid movement, while avoiding fatty, sweet, oily, and sticky foods. Meals should not be overly full; eating until about 70% full is recommended, and one should avoid binge eating and eating too quickly.
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Source: Bilibili: Sanren lw
Author: Wei Chuanbo
Reviewer: Jiang Xiaohang