Yang is the body’s warming fire. When it runs low, the world feels cold: chilly hands and feet, a preference for warm drinks, and discomfort after cold or raw food.
Common Signs
- Cold hands and feet even in mild weather
- Feeling colder than people around you
- Cold drinks or raw food easily upset the stomach
- Frequent night-time urination
Eating for This Type
Favor: Warming foods: ginger, cinnamon, lamb, walnuts, chives, cooked grains, warm soups and teas.
Go easy on: Iced drinks, raw salads in winter, excessive cold-natured fruits (watermelon, pear) — they tax an already low fire.
Lifestyle Direction
Keep the waist, abdomen and feet warm. Warm foot soaks before bed, morning sun, and moderate exercise that warms without exhausting.
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.