TCM constitution guide
Yang Deficiency
Cold sensitivity and lower warmth.
What this pattern means
Yang deficiency describes a constitution that tends toward cold sensitivity and lower warmth. It may show up as cold hands and feet, a strong preference for warm environments or discomfort after cold food and drinks. A constitution result is descriptive and does not identify the cause of any symptom.
Common tendencies
- Cold hands, feet or lower back
- Discomfort in cold rooms or seasons
- Preference for warm food and drink
A gentle everyday focus
- Stay comfortably warm without overheating
- Build activity gradually and consistently
- Discuss persistent cold intolerance with a clinician
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