QI STAGNATION BODY CONSTITUTION

Qi Stagnation: Occurs when Qi doesn’t flow smoothly.

Potential Questions for Assessment

• Physical:
  • Do you experience chest tightness or pain?
  • Do you have abdominal bloating or discomfort?
  • Are your menstrual cycles irregular?
  • Do you suffer from frequent headaches or migraines?
  • Do you have cold hands and feet?
• Mental:
  • Do you feel irritable or frustrated easily?
  • Do you experience anxiety or depression?
  • Do you have difficulty concentrating?
  • Do you have trouble sleeping?

– bloated sides and belly

– belching and hiccups tendencies

– dry and hard stools

– chest fullness

– frequent urination

– respond poorly to stressful situations

– have insomnia and headache

– have a poor appetite

– opportunistic infections from external pathogens

Females might also experience belatedness and tenderness in their breasts and irregular periods

Exercise regularly. Consider outdoors and vigorous exercise such as running, mountain trekking, swimming

Engage in group exercises such as cycling, dance, ball games, chess to enhance one’s social life

Have a quiet environment; practice breathing exercises for relaxation

Sleep at regular times

– timid

– slim & frail looking

– lethargic and lack of energy

Liver

Liver & Gallbladder

Spleen