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Constitution guide

Qi Deficiency

Qì Xū · 氣虛質

Low energy, tires easily and catches colds

Common signs

  • Tires easily, short of breath, soft voice
  • Sweats easily with little effort
  • Catches colds easily

Daily habits

  • Avoid overwork and protect your sleep
  • Gentle exercise: walking, tai chi, Baduanjin
  • Skip exhausting, drenching workouts

Enjoy more

Chinese yamMillet and pumpkinRed datesChicken and beefShiitake and soybeans
Browse recommended ingredients

Go easy on

Raw, cold food and iced drinksCrash dietingGreasy, heavy meals

Food at a glance

Enjoy more

Chinese yamMillet and pumpkinRed datesChicken and beefShiitake and soybeans

Go easy on

Raw, cold food and iced drinksCrash dietingGreasy, heavy meals

Not tested yet?

Knowing your type makes food and habits fit

An adaptive test of about 4 minutes. Your result steers seasonal meals, ingredient tips and acupoints — not just a paragraph to forget.

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Nine constitutions

The other eight types

Based on traditional Chinese medicine for general wellness education — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. If symptoms persist, are severe or unusual, please see a doctor or registered Chinese medicine practitioner.