Fruits Classified by Cold and Heat: Eating According to Body Constitution

Fruits Classified by Cold and Heat: Eating According to Body Constitution

Fruits are classified by their cold and heat properties, and can be consumed for health maintenance based on one’s constitution! Remember the list of fruits classified by cold and heat Fruits are mainly divided into three categories: cold, warm, and hot. Cold Fruits: Watermelon, mangosteen, cantaloupe, pear, banana, kiwi, persimmon, banana, kiwi, sweet melon, coconut, … Read more

Understanding Fruits Based on Cold and Hot Properties for Optimal Health: A Comprehensive Fruit Guide

Understanding Fruits Based on Cold and Hot Properties for Optimal Health: A Comprehensive Fruit Guide

Fruits are beneficial, but if not consumed correctly, they can cause harm! Overconsumption of certain fruits may lead to symptoms such as toothache, red and swollen eyes, angular cheilitis, and nosebleeds; while others can cause stomach discomfort, diarrhea, and even digestive dysfunction. In fact, no matter how good the fruit is, if not eaten appropriately, … Read more

Understanding Your Body Constitution Through Tongue Coating Observation

Understanding Your Body Constitution Through Tongue Coating Observation

Promoting Traditional Culture, Inheriting the Essence Continuing the teachings of the sages, opening peace for all generations The content of this article is extracted from national standard medical books, magazines, and newspapers, with specific sources at the end. The article title is the original title, and the content is extracted. There is no exaggeration, temptation, … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Identifying and Managing Body Constitution

Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Identifying and Managing Body Constitution

Body constitution refers to the inherent and relatively stable characteristics of individuals in terms of morphology and functional activities, which are related to psychological traits. The discussion of body constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) began in the Western Han Dynasty with the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) and has developed into a comprehensive … Read more

Identification of Nine Types of Body Constitutions in TCM (Part Two: Yin Deficiency and Phlegm-Damp Constitutions)

Identification of Nine Types of Body Constitutions in TCM (Part Two: Yin Deficiency and Phlegm-Damp Constitutions)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are nine basic body constitution types. Excluding the relatively healthy Pinghe Tizhi (平和体质, Harmonious Constitution), there are eight other types that fall into the so-called sub-healthy states (偏颇体质, Biased Constitutions). Body constitution is closely related to health and disease, and the methods for health maintenance vary accordingly. In the … Read more

Understanding Body Constitution for Health Preservation (Qi Deficiency Type)

Understanding Body Constitution for Health Preservation (Qi Deficiency Type)

Health Preservation Hall 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 … Read more

Understanding the Nine Body Constitutions in TCM for Health and Wellness: The Benefits of Lingzhi (Reishi Mushroom)

Understanding the Nine Body Constitutions in TCM for Health and Wellness: The Benefits of Lingzhi (Reishi Mushroom)

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) classifies individuals into nine basic body constitutions: Pinghe (Balanced), Qixu (Qi Deficiency), Yangxu (Yang Deficiency), Yinxu (Yin Deficiency), Tan Shi (Phlegm-Damp), Shire (Damp-Heat), Xueyu (Blood Stasis), Qiyu (Qi Stagnation), and Tebing (Special Constitution). Each constitution type has distinct characteristics in terms of physical traits, physiological features, psychological traits, pathological responses, and … Read more

Understanding Your Body Constitution: Identify Which of the 9 Types You Belong To

Understanding Your Body Constitution: Identify Which of the 9 Types You Belong To

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes the importance of syndrome differentiation and treatment. Different body constitutions require different health maintenance methods. TCM categorizes body constitutions into nine types. Do you know which type you are? Do you know the best dietary therapy to adjust your constitution? Let’s take a look in the mirror and identify your … Read more

Understanding TCM Body Constitutions and Health Preservation

Understanding TCM Body Constitutions and Health Preservation

The body constitution refers to the relatively stable inherent characteristics formed during a person’s life, based on both congenital endowment and acquired factors, encompassing aspects of morphology, physiological functions, and psychological states. Classification of body constitutions: Pinghe constitution (平和质), Qi deficiency constitution (气虚质), Yang deficiency constitution (阳虚质), Yin deficiency constitution (阴虚质), Phlegm-damp constitution (痰湿质), Damp-heat … Read more

Eight Essential Methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Health Preservation

Eight Essential Methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Health Preservation

1. Body Constitution Regulation According to TCM constitution theory, the phenomenon of constitution is an important manifestation of human life activities, closely related to health and disease. Constitution determines our health, our susceptibility to certain diseases, and our responses and treatment outcomes after falling ill. Therefore, applying TCM constitution classification theory, we can identify constitution … Read more