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DAMP PHLEGM BODY CONSTITUTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Damp Phlegm<\/strong>: Refers to an accumulation of dampness and phlegm in the body.<\/p>\n

Potential Questions for Assessment<\/h3>\n
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  • Physical:<\/strong>\n
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    • Do you easily gain weight?<\/li>\n
    • Do you experience frequent bloating or indigestion?<\/li>\n
    • Do you have oily skin or acne?<\/li>\n
    • Do you feel tired and heavy most of the time?<\/li>\n
    • How do you tolerate humidity and damp weather?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Mental:<\/strong>\n
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      • Do you often feel sluggish or lack motivation?<\/li>\n
      • Do you experience mood swings or irritability?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Lifestyle:<\/strong>\n
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        • Do you prefer sweet, greasy, or cold foods?<\/li>\n
        • How often do you exercise?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Body Characteristics<\/strong><\/td>\nBehaviours<\/strong><\/td>\nExercise Tips<\/strong><\/td>\nMental & Physical Health<\/strong><\/td>\nPersonality<\/strong><\/td>\nExternal Influences<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The person has:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

– <\/strong>an oily forehead and face <\/strong><\/p>\n

– swollen upper eyelids<\/strong><\/p>\n

– have excess throat secretions to spit (mucus)<\/strong><\/p>\n

– \u00a0sticky or sweet taste on the <\/strong>mouth <\/strong><\/p>\n

– tends to sweat profusely<\/strong><\/p>\n

– has a tummy that is plump and soft<\/strong><\/p>\n

– heaviness in the body, especially the limbs<\/strong><\/p>\n

– passes sticky, frequent and irregular stools<\/strong><\/td>\n

The person has:
\n<\/strong>– a craving for sweet and oily foods<\/strong>– a poor diet particularly eating too much cold and raw foods, dairy products<\/strong><\/p>\n

– tends to have bloating stomach and poor digestion <\/strong><\/p>\n

– chest tightness <\/strong><\/p>\n

due to prolonged working in humid\/moist environment<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For women: <\/strong><\/p>\n

– has excessive menstruation flow<\/strong><\/p>\n

For men: <\/strong><\/p>\n

– has enlarged prostate<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Refrain from living in a sedentary lifestyle; exercise at a pace you can sustain over the long-term;<\/strong><\/p>\n

avoid outdoor activities during cold and humid weather; avoid extreme emotions;<\/strong><\/p>\n

build calmness through activities like meditation, tai chi, and yoga<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\n

Tends to be<\/strong><\/p>\n

– overweight<\/strong><\/p>\n

– lethargic and lack of energy<\/strong><\/td>\n

This person has a mild, steady, and patient personality<\/strong>.<\/td>\nAdapting poorly to rain, humid and damp environments<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
DAMP PHLEGM BODY CONSTITUTION<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DIAGNOSIS<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nSELF – HEALTH CARE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tongue<\/strong><\/td>\nWrist Pulse<\/strong><\/td>\nAcupoint<\/strong><\/td>\nTreats Body\u00a0 Imbalance<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nMaintains Body Wellness<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Has a thick and greasy tongue and with a white sticky coating on top of <\/strong>tongue<\/strong><\/td>\nPulse would be slow and slippery<\/strong><\/td>\nCV-8: Shen Que, CV-17: Dan Zhong, GV-4: Ming Men, GV-14: Da Zhui and KI-1: Yong Quan (Jing Well)<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dampness Entry Points<\/strong><\/td>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nTake precautions to prevent wet pathogens entering those points<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CV-4: Guan Yuan, CV-6: Qi Hai and CV-12: Zhong Wan<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Conception Meridian<\/strong><\/td>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nInvigorating Qi flow<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GB-30: Huan Tiao<\/strong><\/td>\nClear Meridians<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nActivates the collaterals, and strengthens the waist and knees<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SP-10: Xue Hai, ST-36: Zu San Li (He Sea)<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spleen and Stomach<\/strong><\/td>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nRegulates and strengthens the spleen and stomach; Repel body dampness<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ST-40: Feng Long (Luo)<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dissolving Phlegm<\/strong><\/td>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nConditioning the spleen and stomach and removing dampness and strengthening the spleen<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note:- The above information is for educational and research purposes only.<\/p>\n

If you have any ailment or disease that need medical help, please consult qualified TCM doctor or physician for the diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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