Yang Deficiency Constitution
阳虚质
Insufficient yang qi, mainly characterized by deficiency-cold signs such as fear of cold and cold hands and feet.
Physical Traits
Psychological Traits
Common Symptoms
- •Cold hands and feet
- •Fear of cold
- •Prefers hot food and drink
- •Clear, copious urine
- •Loose stools
- •Sore, weak lower back and knees
- •Frequent urination at night
Susceptible Conditions
Diet
Recommended Foods
- Lamb
- Dog meat
- Beef
- Chinese chives
- Fresh ginger
- Rou Gui
- Walnuts
- Lychee
- Longan
- Chestnuts
Foods to Avoid
- Raw, cold melons and fruits
- Iced drinks
- Bitter melon
- Mung beans
- Pear
- Watermelon
- Persimmon
Sample Recipes
Exercise
Daily Living
- •Keep the lower back and abdomen warm
- •Avoid direct air-conditioning drafts
- •Get regular sun
- •Soak the feet before bed
- •Eat fewer cold foods
- •Strengthen warmth protection in winter
Seasonal Care
Spring
- • Avoid wind and keep warm
- • Gradually increase outdoor activity
Summer
- • Do not seek coolness excessively
- • Do not set the air conditioner too low
Autumn
- • Go to bed early and rise late
- • Keep the lower back and abdomen warm
Winter
- • Focus on keeping warm
- • Eat more warming, tonifying foods
Recommended Herbs
Care Guides
Guides for each dimension of care for the Yang Deficiency Constitution
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Yang Deficiency Constitution?
Insufficient yang qi, mainly characterized by deficiency-cold signs such as fear of cold and cold hands and feet.
How do you care for the Yang Deficiency Constitution?
Recommended foods: Lamb, Dog meat, Beef, Chinese chives, Fresh ginger, Rou Gui, Walnuts, Lychee, Longan, Chestnuts. Exercise: Baduanjin, Wuqinxi, Brisk walking, Jogging, Sunbathing, Avoid exercising in cold environments. Daily living: Keep the lower back and abdomen warm, Avoid direct air-conditioning drafts, Get regular sun, Soak the feet before bed, Eat fewer cold foods, Strengthen warmth protection in winter.
What health problems is the Yang Deficiency Constitution prone to?
People with the Yang Deficiency Constitution are prone to: Edema, Diarrhea, Erectile dysfunction, Joint pain, Osteoporosis, Hypothyroidism, Chronic kidney disease.
What should the Yang Deficiency Constitution eat and avoid?
Recommended foods: Lamb, Dog meat, Beef, Chinese chives, Fresh ginger, Rou Gui, Walnuts, Lychee, Longan, Chestnuts. Foods to avoid: Raw, cold melons and fruits, Iced drinks, Bitter melon, Mung beans, Pear, Watermelon, Persimmon.
Important Notice
For reference only. Not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a doctor.
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