Qi deficiency refers to insufficient energy function in the body, manifested as lethargy, fatigue, weak voice, and excessive sweating. People with Qi deficiency constitution may experience poor circulation of Qi and blood, leading to the accumulation of waste and toxins in the body, thereby increasing the risk of tumors.
Yang deficiency refers to insufficient Yang energy in the body, which cannot properly warm and move the body. It is characterized by fear of cold, cold hands and feet, and pale complexion. People with Yang deficiency constitution tend to have cold stagnation in the body, which hinders the circulation of Qi and blood and may promote the occurrence of tumors.
Blood stasis refers to poor blood circulation, manifested as bruises on the skin, dysmenorrhea, and poor menstrual flow. People with blood stasis constitution have obstructed blood circulation, making it difficult to eliminate metabolic waste and toxins from the body, which may create conditions for tumor formation.
Phlegm-dampness refers to excessive phlegm and dampness in the body, characterized by a heavy body, abdominal fullness, and oily face. People with phlegm-dampness constitution have a sticky internal environment that is not conducive to normal cell growth, making it easier for tumors to form.
Toxic heat refers to the presence of heat toxins in the body, manifested as a bitter taste in the mouth, constipation, and skin sores. People with toxic heat constitution have a higher risk of abnormal cell metabolism due to the presence of heat pathogens in the body, increasing the risk of tumors.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that by adjusting diet, lifestyle, emotional state, and appropriate TCM treatments, these susceptible constitutions can be improved or adjusted, thereby reducing the risk of tumor occurrence.