Qi deficiency means the body’s functional energy runs low. The classic picture: tiring easily, a soft voice, breathlessness after mild exertion, spontaneous sweating and catching every cold that goes around.
Common Signs
- Fatigue that rest only partly fixes
- Shortness of breath or palpitations after mild activity
- Sweating more easily than others
- Frequent colds, slow recovery
Eating for This Type
Favor: Gentle tonifying foods: Chinese yam, millet, rice porridge, red dates, pumpkin, chicken soup.
Go easy on: Raw and cold foods in excess, extreme diets, and pushing through exhaustion — they spend Qi you don’t have.
Lifestyle Direction
Gentle consistent movement (walking, tai chi, Baduanjin) beats intense workouts. Guard sleep and pace yourself — small daily deposits rebuild Qi.
This page is general wellness information, not medical advice. A full assessment considers your whole pattern — most people are a blend, not a pure type.