Cold Diagnosis of a Lesser Yin Constitution 소음인의 특성

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By David Lee, L.Ac.

image(c)David Lee.

 

 

There are 2 types of Lesser Yin Soeumin constitutions. With Cold as commonality, one is Dry, and the other is Damp. Sasang Four Constitutional Medicine with diet and herbal medicine works beautifully well. Establishing the diagnosis is becoming easier.

 

 

 

image(c)David Lee.

A Lesser Yin has big Water (Kidney and Urinary Bladder) and small Earth (Spleen and Stomach).

Here are some psychological and physiological characteristics that help to identify the Lesser Yin body type.

  1. I often find myself forgetting to eat meals. I can skip meals regularly and do not feel strong hunger pangs on an empty stomach. The digestion rate of Lesser Yins tends to be slow.
  2. I eat slowly. In a group of 10 people, I am one of the last three to finish a meal. The swallowing mechanism is not strong, so Lesser Yins cannot eat fast.
  3. I am finicky with many foods. There are many food items or dishes I avoid or refuse to try.
  4. I like cinnamon-flavored gum or candy more than mint. Mint is cold and can cause uneasiness in Lesser Yin.
  5. Generally, I do my tasks earlier and in step-by-step increments. Lesser Yins tend to be cautious types.
  6. I do or can keep a regular diary. Lesser Yins tend to establish strong relationships.
  7. I am good at upkeeping a daily schedule on my phone or organizer.
  8. I am good at paying attention to minute details; I do not mind it being a requirement of my career.
  9. My room is usually organized, and I cannot think clearly if it is messy.
  10. I would rather have somebody else try something new before I do. I am usually not the first to try.
  11. I have obsessive-compulsive disorder, or a mild form of it.
  12. My skin is prone to bruising, and it can last for weeks.
  13. I am selective about where I sleep and am a light sleeper.
  14. When I am extremely tired, I find it difficult to fall asleep.
  15. Caffeine will cause insomnia if I drink it after 3:00 pm. Overly sensitive to stimulants.
  16. In cold weather, I am comfortable sleeping with a blanket over my face.
  17. My hands and feet get cold easily and tend to stay cold. I am or was diagnosed with Raynaud’s phenomenon, a condition of extreme coldness and discoloration of the fingers and toes due to lack of proper blood circulation. Likely 95% of those with Raynaud’s are Lesser Yins.
  18. Drinking ice water causes cramping or bloating. It occurs immediately or after a few days of consistently drinking it.
  19. I am allergic or intolerant to many prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.

I am often sick with food poisoning symptoms after eating out at a restaurant. Artificial flavoring such as monosodium glutamate, artificial coloring, and food preservatives such as nitrites cause headaches, indigestion, and fatigue. Those who are highly sensitive to trace amounts of chemicals and artificial food additives are likely Lesser Yin by 95%.

  1. I have gluten intolerance. Wheat products make me bloated or cause symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. A confirmed medical diagnosis of celiac disease (gluten intolerance) in moderate to severe form increases the likelihood of being a Cold subtype by 95%.
  2. I’ve always had thick hair. I have many follicles on my scalp that contain two or three hair roots. My hair density is in the top 20 percentile of the population. Because Lesser Yins have big Water, their Kidney essence is strong with a high hair density.
  3. I have a history of being anemic (mild to severe) or am prone to anemia. Lesser Yins are diagnosed as Blood deficient, which includes symptoms of anemia. Likely 80% of those with moderate to severe anemia are Lesser Yins.
  4. I am or was diagnosed with gastroparesis, which is the slow emptying of food from the stomach into the small intestine. Likely 90% moderate to severe gastroparesis are Lesser Yins.
  5. I have allergic contact dermatitis to nickel. My skin breaks out with itching, rash, and redness. Likely 95% of those with moderate to the severe condition are Lesser Yins.
  6. Severe, tortuous varicose veins in the legs indicate a 95% likelihood of being a Lesser Yin.