TCM Constitution And Health PPT: Identification Of Nine Constitutions And Personalized Conditioning

When it comes to health care, many people’s first reaction is to take some supplements, or blindly follow strange prescriptions on the Internet.

In fact, what traditional Chinese medicine focuses on in health care is that it varies from person to person. People with different physiques have very different conditioning directions and conditioning methods.

If you make a mistake, it may get worse as you raise it.

Now, we are going to discuss the nine common constitutions in the field of traditional Chinese medicine to see what characteristics each constitution has and how it should be gradually maintained with the help of daily diet, exercise and emotional state.

No matter you have a "qi deficiency" condition where you always feel tired, a "yang deficiency" condition where you are particularly afraid of the cold, or a "damp heat" condition where you always get acne, you can find a method that suits you.

This method does not need to cost a lot of money, the key is to use the right strength to live your life to the best.

Peace and quality: maintaining the status quo is the best way to maintain health

This is an enviable ideal state.

If you have a balanced constitution, it means that the yin and yang in the body are in balance, the qi and blood are in a harmonious state, you can eat normally and sleep peacefully, and your mental state can be considered good.

Don't "act" at this time. Don't think you have a good foundation and just eat too much or stay up late to watch TV shows.

The core of health care is not to break this balance.

Pay attention to the regularity of three meals in daily life. Eat vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs, and milk with each other. Don’t be picky about food.

As far as exercise is concerned, just choose two or three days a week to go for a walk, do Tai Chi or swim. Don't make yourself too tired.

A happy mind is more important than anything else. If you continue to maintain an optimistic and open-minded mental state, your body will naturally be in good condition.

Qi deficiency: replenish qi and nourish qi to restore "energy"

"Tired" is the most typical feeling of this type of person. Although they are not engaged in heavy work, they are always weak, their voice is lowered, and they breathe quickly and wheeze at the slightest movement.

This means that there is insufficient "qi" in the body, just like a car that runs out of gas and cannot run.

The key to conditioning is to replenish and nourish Qi.

Broaden the range of dietary choices and eat more foods with qi-tonifying effects, such as yams, astragalus, jujubes, and chicken. These ingredients are not only mild in nature, but can also gradually add energy to the body.

When cooking, try to steam, boil, or stew to reduce the intake of raw, cold, and greasy foods to avoid adding load to the spleen and stomach.

For exercise, you need to keep in mind the word "gentle". Milder exercises such as brisk walking and Baduanjin are the most suitable. Do not engage in high-intensity fitness activities, because sweating profusely will injure you even more.

In normal times, don't think too much about things, and don't overwork yourself. Once you feel tired, take a break and make sure you get enough sleep. This is actually recuperating your breath.

Yang Deficiency: Warm and replenish Yang Qi, say goodbye to "soreness of cold"

People with yang deficiency are most afraid of winter. Their hands and feet are cold, and their waist and knees always feel chilly.

The "little flames" existing in the body lack strength and firepower, resulting in the weakening of the function of warming the body.

Conditioning must start with warming and replenishing yang energy.

In terms of meals, you need to eat more warm foods, such as leeks, mutton, walnuts, and ginger, which can add heat to the body.

Even if the summer heat is extreme, don't overindulge in eating popsicles and swallowing iced drinks. Doing so is like pouring cold water directly on a small flame that is still burning.

Exercising is a good way to promote the growth of Yang Qi, but you must be careful not to let yourself sweat too much. Why? This is because sweat also belongs to the body's body fluids. Once you sweat too much, it will damage Yang Qi.

Basking in the sun, especially on the back, is a very simple and effective way to replenish the sun.

It is best to choose a sunny room for your living environment. Keep warm and don't let yourself catch the cold.

Yin deficiency: Nourish yin and moisturize dryness to make the body "moisturized"

On the contrary to Yang deficiency, people with Yin deficiency are prone to "getting angry". The palms of their hands will be hot, the soles of their feet will also be hot, their mouth will feel thirsty, their tongue will feel dry, and they will also be prone to irritability in their hearts.

This is not a real fire element, but a lack of "water" inside the body, which cannot moisturize various organs.

The focus of conditioning is to nourish yin and moisturize dryness.

In terms of diet, you need to increase the consumption of nourishing foods, such as white fungus, lily, pear and duck meat. The nourishing effect of these foods on the body is like watering dry land.

Eat less spicy and exciting things like chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, as they will further consume Yin fluid.

As far as the choice of exercise is concerned, gentle exercises such as yoga and Tai Chi are very suitable. Strenuous exercise should be avoided because sweating will cause body fluids to be taken away.

Emotionally, you should maintain a quiet and peaceful state as much as possible, reduce anger and worry, and listen to soothing music, which is of great help in nourishing yin.

Phlegm-dampness: Strengthen the spleen, remove dampness, and expel excess "garbage"

If your body shape tends to be fat, the flesh in your belly is soft, your face is prone to oiliness, you always feel lack of energy, and there is phlegm in your throat, then you most likely have a phlegm-dampness constitution.

It is as if there is a "faucet" inside the body. The water cannot be discharged from the body, but all accumulates in the body and becomes waste.

The key to conditioning is to strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, because the spleen is responsible for transporting and transforming water and dampness.

Keep a light taste when eating, and eat more foods that can boost the body and promote the metabolism of excess water, such as barley rice, adzuki beans, winter melon, and white radish.

You must control your mouth and eat less fatty meat, less sweets, and less fried foods. These are all sources of dampness.

The "powerful tool" that plays a role in removing moisture is exercise. Using aerobic exercise to cause the body to sweat a little can be extremely effective in helping to remove moisture, such as continuous jogging, swimming and brisk walking.

Also be careful not to sit for too long, and move around to allow the water to flow.

Damp-heat quality: clear away heat and dampness, clearing away the "stifling heat" in the body

People with a constitution that has both moisture and heat are prone to acne on their face and like to secrete oil. Their mouths will feel bitter and accompanied by bad breath, and even their stools will be sticky and uncomfortable.

It's like living in a stuffy, hot, humid room, feeling uncomfortable all over.

In terms of conditioning, a two-pronged approach should be taken, both to clear away heat and to remove dampness.

In terms of diet, you need to eat more foods that can clear away fire and remove dampness, such as mung beans, bitter melon, celery, and cucumber. These foods can help the body take away heat and moisture.

You need to avoid chili peppers, which are very spicy, barbecues, which are greasy, and hot pots, which are powerful foods that contribute to damp heat.

When exercising, you can choose some activities that can promote perspiration, such as jogging in the morning and playing ball in the evening, which are suitable to allow moisture to be excreted with sweat. However, you need to avoid the hottest period at noon to avoid heatstroke.

The living environment should be kept dry and ventilated, and try not to stay in humid places for long periods of time.

Blood stasis: activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, allowing Qi and blood to "move"

People with this type of constitution tend to have dull complexions, darker lips, and prone to bruising on their skin. They often experience a tingling sensation in certain parts of the body for no apparent reason.

This means that Qi and blood are not flowing smoothly and are blocked, like mud in the river.

The fundamental of conditioning is to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, allowing Qi and blood to flow.

In terms of diet, you can eat some foods with blood-activating effects in moderation, such as hawthorn, black fungus, onions, and roses, which can help dredge "rivers."

Eat less high-fat and high-cholesterol foods to avoid making your blood thicker.

Exercises that can promote blood circulation, such as brisk walking, jogging, and Tai Chi, are very suitable, and exercise is a natural "blood stasis remover."

The most important thing is to maintain a cheerful mood, because boredom and anger can easily lead to qi stagnation and blood stasis. You should relax your mind about anything and communicate more with friends. After your mood improves, your qi and blood will naturally flow smoothly.

Qi stagnation: soothing the liver and relieving stagnation, and clearing out "blocked" emotions

People with qi-depressed temperament are often emotionally sensitive and prone to being sentimental, or they may like to be sulky. They always feel that their chest is tight, as if there is a breath blocked there and it is difficult to exhale smoothly.

This is the poor circulation of Qi, which is mainly related to the function of the liver.

The core of conditioning is to soothe the liver and relieve depression.

In your daily diet, you can eat more foods that have the effect of regulating qi and relieving depression, such as daylily, radish, citrus, and mint. These can help disperse the qi trapped inside the body. This is the case.

Eat less fat, sweet and flavorful foods and eat lighter foods to reduce the burden on the spleen and stomach.

A good way to relieve depression is to move your body and broaden your mood. You should choose exercises that can relax your body and mind, such as yoga, walking, or square dancing.

You have to learn to find happy things in your daily life, and develop one or two hobbies that interest you, such as growing flowers, listening to music, and gathering with friends, so that you can have a channel to vent your emotions.

Special qualities: regulate immunity, learn to coexist peacefully with "sensitivities"

The so-called special constitution is what we usually call allergic constitution. There are some situations. Some people will have allergic reactions to pollen, some people will be allergic to seafood, and some people have rhinitis, asthma and other related problems.

The key to this type of physique is to regulate immunity and enhance the body's adaptability.

When carrying out conditioning, you must be extremely careful. The most important principle is to stay away from allergens. If you know clearly what you are allergic to, you should resolutely not touch it.

In terms of diet, you need to choose carefully. You should avoid foods that are likely to induce allergies. You can eat more foods that can help enhance immunity, such as honey, jujubes, and enoki mushrooms. However, you should start with a small amount and try slowly.

Exercise needs to be determined based on personal conditions. If there is a lot of pollen outdoors, then do some mild exercise indoors.

The living environment needs to be kept clean, ventilated, and dry. It needs to be cleaned regularly to reduce the breeding of allergens such as dust mites.

In different seasons, the focus of health care is also different.

Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the relationship between nature and man, and the changes in the four seasons also have an impact on the body's constitution.

For example, people with a yang-deficient constitution need to pay special attention to keeping warm and get more sun exposure in winter; people with a yin-deficient constitution are more likely to suffer from dryness in autumn, and should further nourish yin and moisturize dryness in their diet; and people with a phlegm-dampness constitution, when the humidity is thickest in long summer (i.e., July and August), can moderately increase the amount of exercise and achieve the purpose of dehumidification through sweating.

First understand your own physical characteristics, and then flexibly adjust according to the different changes in the four seasons. Only such a health regimen will be more comprehensive and effective.

Understanding your own physique is a key to a healthy life.

Keeping healthy is not about following the trend, but about understanding yourself and being in tune with your own body.

From now on, you might as well take a look at what kind of physique you have, put more effort into your daily diet, choose exercises that suit you, and take good care of your emotions.

Remember, the best doctor is yourself, and the best prescription is hidden in every meal and every behavior every day. There is a prescription here, this behavior represents the prescription, and every porridge and meal are also related to the prescription.

Keep at it and you will definitely see positive feedback from your body.