Causes of a Deficient Constitution

A deficient constitution, which marks the beginning of a decline in immunity, often results from poor lifestyle habits and high work pressure. For example:

• Late nights or poor sleep: If someone frequently stays up late or has poor sleep quality, they often feel fatigued the next day.
• High stress: When work and life pressures are overwhelming, leading to overwork, worry, and emotional distress, the body becomes fatigued.

Prolonged fatigue lowers organ function and immunity, leading to a “deficient” state of health.

Effects of a Deficient Constitution

When the body is deficient, it lacks "vital qi," resulting in feelings of tiredness, fatigue, drowsiness, and lack of energy. These are signs of a decline in physiological function. A slower metabolism caused by deficient health can lead to:

• Chest tightness, shortness of breath, and palpitations
• Swelling and water retention
• Sensitivity to cold, cold extremities
• Increased susceptibility to colds and reduced immunity

Treating “Deficiency” with Preventive Care

In TCM, top-level physicians focus on treating diseases before they arise, addressing deficiencies proactively. Moxibustion therapy uses warming stimulation to expel cold and dampness, support yang energy, restore balance, and strengthen immunity. This prevents diseases from developing and achieves the goal of "treating the undiseased."

体质变虚是人体免疫力下降的开始

体质变“虚”的原因

体质变“虚”，是人体免疫力下降的开始，主要由于不良生活习惯和工作压力大引起。例如：

• 晚睡或睡眠不好：如果一个人经常晚睡或睡眠质量差，第二天很容易感到疲劳。
• 压力大：工作生活压力大，经常超负荷工作，烦恼多，情绪不佳，就容易导致身体疲劳。

当身体长期处于这种疲劳状态时，器官功能和免疫力会开始下降，体质也就变“虚”了。

体质变“虚”的结果

体质变“虚”，人体正气不足，会表现为累、疲乏、犯困、没有精神等。这是生理机能下降的表现，而生理机能下降会减慢新陈代谢速度，容易出现：

• 胸闷气短、心慌
• 水肿、畏寒怕冷、四肢冰凉
• 易感冒、抵抗力下降

上医治未病，治虚有方

中医讲究“上医治未病”，通过提前调理预防疾病发生。艾灸疗法利用温热刺激排寒祛湿，扶阳固本，调整身体平衡，强化免疫力，从而真正达到“治未病”的目的。