1. Yin deficiency: a term in traditional Chinese medicine, which is the same as Yang deficiency. Yin deficiency, also known as "yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity" in traditional Chinese medicine, refers to the pathological phenomenon of pathological changes caused by the loss of essence, blood or body fluid, insufficient yin content, insufficient nourishment and nourishment, and the failure of yin to control yang. Because essence, blood and body fluid are both yin, traditional Chinese medicine considers less to be deficiency, so it is called yin deficiency. It is more common in patients who suffer from internal consumption of yin fluid due to long-term illness or fever. Pathological changes such as deficiency and hyperactivity of yang relative to excess may also occur. The manifestations of yin deficiency constitution can be divided into two types. One is the deficiency of yin fluid, a nutrient in the body, and the nourishing function of the whole body is reduced, resulting in a "dry" characteristic.

2. Symptoms of Yin deficiency: It is the symptoms of deficiency heat and functional hyperactivity. This is due to the rapid metabolism of Yin deficiency constitution, increased oxygen consumption and heat production, and the human body is in a state of continuous hyperactivity. . ?The main characteristics of Yin deficiency constitution: Fire (heat) cannot be controlled due to Yin deficiency. Fire burning burns Yin fluid and makes it more deficient. The two often influence each other. The main symptoms of Yin deficiency are five upset fever or afternoon hot flashes, night sweats, red cheeks, weight loss, red tongue with less coating, irritable mood, mental fatigue but difficulty falling asleep, or excessive sweating during sleep, prone to insomnia, frequent dry stools, and palpitation. , pulse rate, hypersexuality in men, frequent nocturnal emissions, increased menstrual flow in women, etc. In addition, many chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, menopausal syndrome and a series of other diseases, have varying degrees of yin deficiency. People with yin deficiency may also suffer from "five heart upsets and heat": fever in the palms, soles of feet, and chest, but the body temperature is normal. People with yin deficiency constitution are often outgoing, lively, impatient, and often upset and irritable.

? 3. Causes of yin deficiency constitution: The causes of yin deficiency constitution include congenital deficiencies, such as weak parents at the time of conception, or old age at conception, premature birth, etc., or acquired lack of nutrition, excessive consumption of sperm due to indulgence, and overwork. Yin deficiency, or yang deficiency regenerates into yin deficiency over time. 4. Diseases easily caused by yin deficiency constitution People with yin deficiency constitution may suffer from many diseases, but most of them are related to yin deficiency, dryness and heat. Cold belongs to yin, and heat belongs to yang. Yin deficiency will produce internal heat, showing symptoms of internal disturbance of deficiency fire. ?

4. Susceptible diseases of Yin deficiency constitution: 1. The basic characteristics of Yin deficiency and internal heat are dryness and no moisture, internal heat, dry and red tongue, less coating, and easy to get tuberculosis, tuberculosis or long-term dry cough. 2. Insomnia, tinnitus, forgetfulness, and dry eyes. ?

3. Skin spots. People with Yin deficiency constitution have internal heat, dryness, dry skin, dull complexion, or symptoms of more pigmented spots or recurring oral ulcers. 4. People with yin deficiency constitution are more likely to develop tumors if they tend to have congestion. ?

5. People with yin deficiency constitution will still have high blood lipids even if they are very thin. When yin deficiency reaches a certain level and the blood becomes thick, they will suffer from hyperlipidemia and high blood pressure.

6. In the initial stage of diabetes, yin deficiency is the main symptom, which is manifested by dry mouth, inability to quench thirst, and thinning and dry skin. ?

7. Constipation, oliguria, and yellow and red urine. ?

8. Women have reduced menstruation, or vaginal dryness and sexual intercourse pain. When menstruation is smooth, it will appear as early menstruation. If yin deficiency is serious, amenorrhea will occur, which is called blood dryness amenorrhea. ?

9. The body becomes thin and the hair and skin become dry and wrinkled. ?

10. Not tolerant of winter but not summer, with rapid vision loss, sore waist and weak legs.

? 5. Symptoms of yin deficiency in the organs: Characteristics According to traditional Chinese medicine, people with different yin deficiency constitutions will have different symptoms:

1. Lung yin deficiency: insufficient yin fluid If it cannot moisten the lungs, the main symptoms include dry cough, less phlegm, dry throat, dry mouth, hot palms and soles, night sweats, constipation, less and red fur, less fluid, thin pulse, or hemoptysis.

2. Heart yin deficiency: caused by excessive mental exertion and prolonged illness or fever that consumes heart yin. Palpitations, upset, insomnia, irritability, forgetfulness, etc. may occur. Deficiency of kidney yin: Deficiency of kidney yin and failure of yin to control yang will lead to internal disturbance of fire and heat, which may even disturb the blood and disturb the mind, resulting in pathological changes such as loss of nutrition of the brain, bones, teeth, hair, and orifices. ?

3. Liver yin deficiency: Liver yin deficiency refers to the symptom of liver yin fluid deficiency. It is mostly caused by qi stagnation turning into fire, liver disease and febrile disease in the later stages of liver yin depletion, or kidney yin deficiency.

Symptoms include dizziness, tinnitus, hypochondriac pain, sore eyes, five upset stomachs, hot flashes and night sweats, dry mouth and throat, or squirming of hands and feet, and amenorrhea. ?

6. Principles of health care for Yin-deficient constitutions: Yin deficiency means insufficient essence, blood, and body fluid. If Yin is insufficient, Yin will not be able to contain Yang, and Yang Qi will be relatively strong. When Yang is strong, metabolism will accelerate and body fluids will be consumed excessively, resulting in thirst, dryness, constipation, and fever. Therefore, the health regimen for people with yin deficiency constitution is mainly based on the principles of nourishing yin, reducing fire, nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness. Avoid staying up late and eat more light, nourishing foods. People with yin deficiency constitution should avoid overexertion at work, stay up late, adapt to changes in day and night, and ensure normal sleep time. Avoid excessive mental stress, excessive emotions, and secret consumption of Yin blood. Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that nourishing yang in spring and summer and nourishing yin in autumn and winter. Yin energy is relatively strong in autumn and winter. At this time, we must take advantage of the situation to nourish the body and seize the golden autumn season to nourish ourselves with yin energy. ?

7. Regulation of yin-deficient constitution and the principles of dos and don’ts: The best way to regulate yin-deficient constitution is diet and appropriate Chinese medicine to nourish yin and clear away heat, nourish the liver and kidneys, and have a good lifestyle and Mental adjustment. In autumn and winter, all things are collected and stored. Those who maintain health should nourish according to the time. They must protect and store the Yin essence, so that the essence can be cohesive to moisten and nourish the five internal organs, which will get twice the result with half the effort. 1. People with yin deficiency constitution are suitable for nourishing the lungs in autumn: In autumn and winter, they should eat some cool and moist foods, such as Adenophora, Ophiopogon japonicus, Polygonatum odorifera, lily, Sydney pear, persimmon, etc. Nourishing yin in autumn and winter: American ginseng, wolfberry, lily, sesame, black beans, pears, white fungus, lotus seeds, jujube and fungus are good yin nourishing foods and have a good yin nourishing effect. ?

2. People with yin deficiency constitution should avoid activities that are not suitable for people with yin deficiency constitution: such as sauna, staying up late, sweating profusely during exercise, etc., which will damage yin blood. Complaining and getting angry can also damage Yin. Pay attention to your emotions and always remind yourself to stay calm. Try to keep your diet as light as possible, and eat less spicy foods, such as onions, ginger, garlic, leeks, peppers, etc., and also eat less fatty, thick, and strong foods. Eat less hot food such as dried ginger, cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, pepper, cloves, longan, fennel, and walnuts. Eat hot foods such as mutton, dog meat, shrimp, leeks, peppers, onions, garlic, and fried melon seeds in moderation. ?

8. Meridian conditioning for yin deficiency constitution: Acupuncture is not very effective in treating yin deficiency constitution. Although some acupuncture points have the effect of nourishing yin and promoting fluid production, they have no obvious effect on yin deficiency constitutions related to congenital yin deficiency. Therefore, dietary medicine and traditional Chinese medicine should be the first choice for yin deficiency constitutions.