Are You Eating Right for Your Body? A TCM Guide to Diet by Constitution
Are You Eating Right for Your Body? A TCM Guide to Diet by Constitution
TCM Diet Guidance in Melaka｜An Xin TCM Helps You Eat Smart, Avoid Mistakes
Are you prone to cold, weight gain, or overheating? An Xin TCM introduces 9 common body constitutions and the best foods for each. Eat right to truly nourish your health.
Why Supplements May Not Improve Your Health
Many patients ask:
“I take supplements and drink bird’s nest, but why do I still feel weak?”
From a TCM perspective: If your constitution doesn’t match, even the best supplements won’t help—and might even backfire.
Examples:
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People with Spleen deficiency and dampness get worse if they drink herbal teas every day.
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Those with Yin deficiency and internal heat may get acne and insomnia from eating too much durian or grilled food.
The 9 Common TCM Body Constitutions — Which One Are You?
| Constitution Type | Common Traits | Recommended Foods |
|---|---|---|
| Balanced | Energetic, rarely sick | Normal balanced diet |
| Qi Deficient | Fatigue, breathlessness, cold-prone | Yam, Astragalus, red dates, chicken |
| Yang Deficient | Cold hands/feet, prefers warm drinks | Lamb, ginger, longan, walnuts |
| Yin Deficient | Dry mouth, poor sleep, hot palms | White fungus, lily bulb, glehnia root, duck |
| Phlegm-Damp | Overweight, sluggish, sticky stools | Job’s tears, dried tangerine peel, winter melon, lotus leaf tea |
| Damp-Heat | Bitter mouth, acne, bad breath | Bitter gourd, mung beans, coptis root, hawthorn |
| Blood Stasis | Dark complexion, menstrual cramps | Black fungus, peach kernel, safflower, salvia root |
| Qi Stagnation | Chest tightness, sighing, moody | Bergamot, rose tea, jasmine, dried orange peel |
| Special Constitution | Allergies, hives, rhinitis | Astragalus, white atractylodes, perilla, avoid cold food |
How An Xin TCM Identifies Your Constitution
At An Xin TCM, we evaluate your constitution using:
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TCM pulse and tongue analysis
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Body constitution questionnaire
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Four diagnostic methods: looking, listening/smelling, asking, and palpation
Common Misconceptions – Q&A
Q: I want to lose weight. Should I eat cold veggies and drink cooling teas?
A: Not always. People with weak digestion will become colder and have even slower metabolism. Try warm, damp-clearing ingredients like job’s tears and winter melon instead.
Q: Do all supplements cause “heatiness”?
A: Only if misused. Yin-deficient people need gentle nourishing (Qing Bu), while Yang-deficient types benefit from warming supplements (Wen Bu).
Final Thoughts: The Right Food Nourishes Best
Eating isn’t just about nutrition—it’s about what your body can absorb. Knowing your body type is the first step toward personalized wellness.
Book a TCM consultation at An Xin TCM and discover the foods that truly suit you.
📍 An Xin TCM
Address: 9, Jalan KPKS 3, Kompleks Perniagaan Kota Syahbandar, 75200 Kota Syahbandar, Melaka (opposite Restaurant New Lagoon)
Phone: +6018-286 5608
Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily (Open 7 days, doctors rotate)
Note: This article is for general health information only. For diagnosis and treatment, please consult a licensed TCM practitioner.
May 23,2025