How To Regulate Qi Deficiency Constitution And Share Practical Methods Of Daily Maintenance
A large number of people always feel tired easily in normal times, are afraid of cold wind, or suffer from oil and acne at every turn. Even if they take nourishing products, they have no effect. In fact, most of them have not figured out the root cause of their physical constitution.
The formation of a physical constitution is by no means an unfounded phenomenon. It is not only affected by the innate characteristics given by parents, but also closely connected with long-term living habits and living environment.
The well-known TCM constitutions are divided into nine types. Except for the balanced constitution that shows a healthy state, the other eight types are all biased constitutions. Different biased constitutions will correspond to different physical manifestations. Only by finding the right direction for adjustment can we reduce the occurrence of detours.
Key points for daily maintenance of a balanced physique
It is the most stable and healthy type among the nine types of constitution. Most of this type has sufficient innate endowments, and it is the result of long-term care and maintenance, and is gradually developed.
This type of people generally have a well-proportioned and strong body, a rosy and shiny complexion, an energetic attitude, and a harmonious flow of Qi and blood in their organs. There are almost no minor ailments with recurring characteristics.
For daily maintenance, you don’t have to follow others to take various supplements. You only need to maintain a moderate diet, a balanced mix of meat and vegetables, don’t overeat at every meal, and don’t starve yourself. Pay attention to the combination of work and rest in daily life, and don’t stay up late continuously and overdraw your energy. Then set aside three or four days a week and half an hour a day to do some regular exercise such as jogging or brisk walking. Then you can maintain a stable state of health with few deviations.
Notes on conditioning constitutions with yang and yin deficiency
Yang deficiency is a pathological state in which the human body's Yang Qi is weak and weak. The main function of Yang Qi is to warm the organs and limbs. Once Yang Qi is insufficient, the body's functions will decrease, and symptoms of deficiency and cold will easily occur.
There are often stomach yang deficiency, spleen yang deficiency, and kidney yang deficiency. The typical manifestations are aversion to cold and cold limbs, a pale complexion, often shapeless stools, clear and abundant urine, and a weak and weak pulse.
In normal times, you can eat more beef, mutton, leeks, ginger, onions and other foods that have the property of warming Yang and replenishing Qi. Minimize contact with raw and cold foods such as pears, watermelons and water chestnuts, and drink less green tea. You must do a good job of keeping warm in your daily life, especially the back and lower abdomen Dantian. Do not expose your waist and back for a long time just to cool down.
When in a state of yin deficiency, there will be a shortage of yin fluid in the body, which will show the symptoms of deficiency heat. Dry mouth and throat will often occur, which can easily lead to insomnia and upset. The skin will become dry and lackluster, and the body will tend to be thin. Night sweats are prone to occur at night. The soles of the hands and feet are often hot and red, the urine will be yellow, dry and hard stools often lead to constipation, the tongue will be red and body fluid will be sparse.
On weekdays, you can eat more mung beans, winter melon, sesame seeds, lilies and other foods with sweet, cooling and moisturizing properties, and eat less warm and strong foods. When doing strenuous exercise, you need to control the amount of sweat you produce. After exercise, warm water should be replenished in time to replenish the lost water. Do not exercise excessively to avoid consuming too much body fluid.
The correct way to take care of constitutions with damp and hot qi deficiency
For people with hot and humid constitutions, most faces are often shiny and shiny, and acne is easy to develop on the face. The skin is prone to itching during the change of seasons or in sultry weather. The stool is sticky and unpleasant, and the urine has an obvious feeling of heat. The color of urine tends to be yellow. Women often have yellow vaginal discharge. Men's scrotum is often moist and sweaty. Most people are prone to irritability and anger.
The daily diet should be as light as possible. Do not eat spicy, warm and greasy foods. Eat more sweet, cold and sweet foods such as adzuki beans, mung beans, celery, cucumber and lotus root. Eat less spicy, warm and heat-boosting foods. During summer when the heat and humidity are particularly intense, unnecessary long-term outdoor activities should be reduced. It is more suitable to do middle-distance running, swimming, mountain climbing and other activities that help metabolize dampness and heat.
The most obvious feeling for people with Qi deficiency is that they have insufficient physical strength and energy. If they work a little more, they will feel tired. The body's immunity and disease resistance will also show a weak trend. The essence is a series of physical changes caused by insufficient vitality.
In daily life, we should reduce the intake of gas-consuming foods such as water spinach and raw radishes. Our daily routine should be as regular as possible. At noon in summer, we should take a nap for about 20 minutes to ensure adequate sleep. We should pay more attention to keeping the body warm and sweat after exercise. Afterwards, wipe away the sweat in time and change into dry clothes. Do not catch cold in the wind. You must not overwork to avoid damaging your own righteousness. It is more suitable to do gentle exercises such as walking and Tai Chi on a daily basis. Try to avoid strenuous exercise for a long time to prevent excessive consumption of physical strength.
The remaining four types of biased physique maintenance strategies
The main cause of Qi stagnation is that one is in a state of depression and depression for a long time, and the mood is always bad, which prevents the Qi in the body from flowing out normally, and then accumulates in the body. Long-term Qi depression can easily lead to poor blood circulation in the body, and can also increase the probability of suffering from depression, neurosis, and breast hyperplasia.
On a daily basis, you can eat more day lilies, kelp, hawthorn, roses, radishes, and kumquats, which are foods that can promote qi and relieve depression. In normal times, you should consciously go out more often to participate in outdoor activities and avoid being alone in a room for a long time. You can also use medicines such as Xiaoyaosan, Shugan and Weiwan under the guidance of a professional Chinese physician.
A dull complexion is one of the typical manifestations of a blood stasis constitution. The color of the lips develops in a deeper direction. The veins under the tongue are obviously bruised and purple. The skin is rough in most cases. Bruises will occasionally appear inexplicably without being touched. The eyes often show red bloodshot eyes. It is easy for gums to bleed when brushing teeth.
People with this kind of physique usually need to eat more hawthorns and vinegar, as well as black beans and no less seaweed. These are foods that can promote blood circulation and qi. Don't eat too much fatty meat that is too thick and greasy.
Among obese people, most people have a phlegm-damp constitution. Their abdomens are plump and unusually soft. They sweat easily with the slightest movement. Their limbs often feel sore and heavy, their faces are shiny, their mouths often feel sticky and sweet, their throats always feel phlegm, and their tongue coating is thick and greasy.
You should keep a light diet in your daily life, eat more foods such as kelp, winter melon, and radish. Don't always eat sweet and fried foods. Try not to live in a humid low-lying environment. Choose more breathable and moisture-dispelling clothes. Maintain moderate exercise for a long time and gradually regulate metabolism.
People with special constitutions are mostly caused by congenital genetic factors, which mainly include various types of allergies and fetal constitutions. During the season of seasonal allergies, such people have poor adaptability and can easily induce old diseases. In daily life, they must ensure that their diet is light and balanced. , the mix of meat and vegetables should be reasonable and appropriate, eat more foods that can replenish qi and stabilize the surface, and try to avoid known allergens such as pollen and pungent odors in daily life. When necessary, you can take Yupingfeng powder and other related prescriptions for conditioning under the guidance of a professional physician.
Many people, after getting relevant comparisons, directly label themselves rigidly. However, in fact, a considerable number of people do not have a single type of physique, but may have two or even more biased physique characteristics at the same time.
If you want to know your own physical condition more accurately and comprehensively, it is recommended to conduct preliminary comparisons based on the characteristics of multiple constitutions, and for the final confirmation and adjustment direction, you only need to follow the guidance of professional Chinese medicine practitioners.
