Which of the nine body types sounds like you?
Traditional Chinese practice describes nine constitutional types — habitual patterns of energy, warmth and digestion. A wellness framework, not a diagnosis.
Balanced Constitution
The constitution the classics describe as the ideal: even energy, good digestion, stable sleep and mood. …
Read →Qi Deficiency
The tired constitution: easily worn out, short of breath after stairs, a voice that runs out at the end o…
Read →Yang Deficiency
The cold constitution: cold hands and feet, preferring summer, wrapped in a sweater while others wear t-s…
Read →Yin Deficiency
The dry constitution: warm at night, thirsty, dry eyes and throat, quick to feel restless. The classics a…
Read →Phlegm-Dampness
The heavy constitution: a body that feels weighed down, morning fog that clears slowly, a tongue with a t…
Read →Damp-Heat
The irritated constitution: oily skin, blemishes, a bitter taste in the morning, feeling "steamy". The cl…
Read →Blood Stasis
The stuck constitution: dark lips, easy bruising, fixed dull aches, a tongue with dark spots. The classic…
Read →Qi Stagnation
The sighing constitution: chest tightness that deep-breathing relieves, mood swings with stress, lumps in…
Read →Sensitive Constitution
The reactive constitution: sneezing seasons, sensitive skin, foods that disagree. The classics anchor it …
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