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Constitution guide

Yang Deficiency

Yáng Xū · 陽虛質

Feels the cold, with cold hands and feet

Find mine in ~4 minutesSeasonal meals for this type

Common signs

  • Cold hands and feet, dislikes the cold
  • Prefers warm food and drinks
  • Prone to loose stools or frequent clear urine

Daily habits

  • Keep your belly, lower back and feet warm
  • Get some gentle morning sun
  • Soak your feet in warm water before bed

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Fresh gingerLambChinese chivesWalnuts and chestnutsLongan
Browse recommended ingredients

Go easy on

Iced drinksCooling foods like watermelon and bitter melonToo much green tea or herbal "cooling" tea

Food at a glance

Enjoy more

Fresh gingerLambChinese chivesWalnuts and chestnutsLongan

Go easy on

Iced drinksCooling foods like watermelon and bitter melonToo much green tea or herbal "cooling" tea

Acupoints to try

Qihai CV6

Tiredness and low energy

Taixi KI3

Fatigue and a weak lower back or knees

Zusanli ST36

Poor appetite and indigestion

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Nine constitutions

The other eight types

BalancedQi DeficiencyYang DeficiencyYin DeficiencyPhlegm-DampnessDamp-HeatBlood StasisQi StagnationSensitive (Allergic)

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.