How to determine what body type you have

　　In daily life, some people sweat at the slightest movement, some have cold hands and feet all year round, and some are prone to acne and inflammation. These differences are all related to physical constitution. Understanding one's own physical constitution is the basis of scientific health preservation, so how to determine what physical constitution you have? Common physical constitutions can be preliminarily distinguished from core dimensions such as complexion, cold and heat, sweat, and dietary preferences.

How to determine what body type you have

　　1. Peaceful constitution

　　The complexion is rosy and shiny, the perception of cold and heat is moderate, the person is neither afraid of cold nor heat, the sweat is normal, the diet is regular and not picky, the sleep quality is good, and the energy is high. This type of physique is an ideal state of health.

　　2. Yang deficiency constitution

　　The hands and feet are cold all year round, especially in autumn and winter. They are afraid of cold and like warm drinks. They like to drink hot drinks. They tend to have diarrhea when eating raw and cold food. Their complexion is pale and they are easily tired. Their tongue is pale and has white coating, and they often feel cold in their back or abdomen.

　　3. Yin deficiency constitution

　　Afraid of heat and prefers coolness, prone to heat in the soles of hands and feet, dry mouth and throat, often thirsty and wanting to drink water, reddish complexion, prone to night sweats, dry stools, short urination, easily irritable and irritable.

　　4. Phlegm-damp constitution

　　The patient is obese, has a loose abdomen, has a yellowish and dark complexion, is prone to drowsiness and fatigue, has a sticky mouth and thick tongue coating, does not like to drink water at ordinary times or is prone to abdominal distension after drinking water, and has unformed or sticky stools.

How to regulate different physical constitutions

　　1. Peaceful constitution

　　There is no need to deliberately adjust, just maintain the habit of regular work and rest, balanced diet, moderate exercise, and avoid staying up late for a long time and overeating.

　　2. Yang deficiency constitution

　　Eat more warm foods, such as mutton, ginger, and longan, and avoid raw and cold foods； Keep warm, especially your waist, abdomen and feet ； Appropriately perform gentle exercises such as brisk walking and Tai Chi to promote the growth of yang energy.

　　3. Yin deficiency constitution

　　The diet should mainly nourish yin and moisturize dryness, such as lily, white fungus, pear, wolfberry, and eat less spicy and hot food.； Avoid staying up late and get enough sleep ； Choose yoga, jogging, etc. for exercise to avoid sweating and consuming Yin fluid.

　　4. Phlegm-damp constitution

　　Eat a light diet, eat more yam, poria, winter melon and other spleen-strengthening and dampness-removing foods, and eat less sweet and greasy foods； Increase exercise, such as skipping rope and swimming, to help remove moisture from the body ； Avoid being in a humid environment for a long time.

　　The simplest self-assessment method is to compare the above characteristics and make judgments based on tongue appearance and daily reactions. However, if you want to accurately identify it, it is recommended to consult a professional Chinese medicine practitioner to avoid misjudgment and supplementation.