Diet & Constitution
Everyone’s constitution differs, and so does the diet that suits them. Knowing your TCM tendency helps you make everyday food choices that fit you better.
Common signs
- Tired, dull complexion (qi deficiency)
- Cold hands/feet (yang deficiency)
- Dry mouth, light sleep (yin deficiency)
- Heavy, sleepy after meals (phlegm-damp)
- Low mood, bloating (qi stagnation)
- Bitter taste, acne, oily (damp-heat)
Common lifestyle factors
Eating habits
- Irregular meals, eating out a lot
- Heavy, greasy, cold and sweet foods
Routine & activity
- Late nights, sedentary
Digestion
- Irregular digestion
Constitution
- One of the nine TCM constitution types
Lifestyle changes to start with
- Eat regularly, chew slowly
- Cut cold drinks, sweets and fried food
- Choose foods by season and constitution
- Walk after meals to aid digestion
Matching assessment
7-Day Starter
- Day 1Eat regularly — start with breakfast
- Day 2Chew slowly, stop at 70–80% full
- Day 3Skip one cold or sugary drink today
- Day 4Make one meal mostly whole foods
- Day 5Walk 15 min after a meal
- Day 6Note your digestion
- Day 7Take the constitution test to learn your type
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