What’s Your Body Constitution?

Diet

• Eat in moderation and maintain a balanced diet
• Avoid foods that are too oily or spicy

Lifestyle

• After meals, take a stroll instead of sleeping
• Participate in exercises suitable for age
• Maintain a positive attitude

Diet

• Eat more foods that tonify Qi and invigorate the spleen, e.g. soybeans and chicken
• Avoid foods that consume Qi, e.g. coriander, garlic and raw radish

Lifestyle

• Ensure adequate sleep and keep warm at all times
• Avoid windy areas after strenuous exercises
• Do mild exercises regularly, e.g. brisk walks

Diet

• Eat more foods that are Qi-beneficial and warming, e.g. beef and garlic
• Eat less of foods that are raw and cold, e.g. cucumber and winter melon

Lifestyle

• Avoid staying in air-conditioned rooms for long periods
• Keep the feet, back and lower abdomen warm
• Do mild exercises, such as jogging and tai chi
• Use hot springs and saunas
• Listen to songs that lift the spirits and relieve anxiety

Diet

• Eat more foods that are cooling and nourishing, e.g. duck and green beans
• Eat less of foods that are drying and warming, e.g. mutton and onion

Lifestyle

• Avoid caffeinated drinks and staying up late
• Do exercises of mild to moderate intensity, such as tai chi and swimming
• Avoid the sauna if suffering from very dry skin
• Listen to soothing music or go travelling to find peace within oneself

Diet

• Eat more foods that promote blood circulation, disperse Qiand soothe liver Qi, e.g. red beans, seaweed and green tea
• Eat less of foods that are greasy, e.g. fatty meat or dairy products

Lifestyle

• Avoid being too sedentary to prevent congestion of Qi and blood
• Carry out activities that promote blood circulation, e.g. tai chi, dance and acrobatics
• Massage can help maintain smooth flow of energy through the meridians
• Listen to soothing music to calm the emotions

Diet

• Maintain a bland diet
• Eat less of sweet, stodgy and greasy food such as fatty meat
• Eat more onion, garlic, seaweed, winter melon, carrot, kumquat, lime, barley and wasabi

Lifestyle

• Refrain from a sedentary lifestyle
• Avoid outdoor activities during cold and humid weather
• Exercise at a pace you can sustain over the long term
• Keep calm; avoid extreme emotions

Diet

• Eat more foods that have dampness- and heat-removing properties e.g. red beans and water chestnut
• Eat less of foods that are heaty, astringent and greasy, e.g. deep-fried and barbequed food, chinese chives and eels

Lifestyle

• Living environment should be dry and well-ventilated
• Avoid outdoor activities when the weather is hot and humid
• Maintain adequate and regular sleep
• High-intensity exercises are suitable, e.g. ball games and martial arts

Diet

• Eat more foods that disperse Qi, remove stagnation, aid digestion and refresh the mind, e.g. wheat, parsley, onion, garlic, lily, seaweed, radish, kumquat, hawthorn, betel nuts, and roses

Lifestyle

• Living environment should be quiet; ensure regular sleep
• Consider doing outdoor and vigorous exercises, e.g. mountain climbing, swimming and martial arts
• Engage in group exercises and games, such as dance, ball games and chess, to enhance social life

Diet

• Maintain a bland and balanced diet with sufficient vegetables and meat
• Eat less of foods that are spicy, contain allergens, cause irritation or considered to have stimulative effects, such as buckwheat, crab and strong tea

Lifestyle

• Living environment should be well-ventilated and clean
• Maintain good hygiene; blankets and bedsheets should be washed and sunned regularly to prevent dust mites
• Avoid keeping pets and contact with known allergens
• Exercise to increase immunity
• Keep warm when exercising in the cold