QUIZ: What's Your Body's Balance Type?
Discover which TCM pattern your body leans toward — and what it needs to feel more balanced.
1. How would you describe your energy most days?
A. Low, sluggish, hard to get going
B. Tired but wired, restless energy
C. Irritable or easily overwhelmed
D. Heavy, foggy, or weighed down
E. Generally steady, but dips under stress
2. What's your digestion like?
A. Bloating, loose stools, or fatigue after meals
B. Acid reflux, discomfort when stressed
C. Alternating constipation / loose stools
D. Slow digestion, bloating, weight hard to shift
E. Mostly normal, reactive to stress
3. How do you typically feel emotionally?
A. Worn down, depleted
B. Anxious, overthinking, jumpy
C. Frustrated or stuck
D. Unmotivated, heavy, flat
E. Generally balanced, but easily thrown off
4. How do you handle sleep?
A. Fall asleep easily but wake up tired
B. Trouble falling asleep; mind won't quiet
C. Wake between 1–3am, restless sleep
D. Sleep a lot but still feel foggy
E. Usually good, except under stress
Your Results
Count which letter you chose most often to find your dominant balance pattern.
Mostly A
Qi Deficiency Type
Running on low reserves. Often tired, run down easily, struggling with focus. Needs nourishment, steady routines, gentle strengthening.
Mostly B
Yin Deficiency Type
Runs hot and fast — prone to anxiety, restlessness, poor sleep. Needs cooling nourishment, deep relaxation, breathwork.
Mostly C
Liver Qi Stagnation Type
Stress shows up as tension and irritability. Feeling "stuck." Needs movement, emotional expression, flow-promoting routines.
Mostly D
Dampness / Phlegm Type
Heavy, foggy, or weighed down. Needs structure, circulation, lighter foods, consistent movement.
Mostly E
Mixed / Variable Type
Fairly balanced but shifts easily under stress. Needs maintenance routines and gentle, early support.
What's Your Body's Balance Type?
A simple guide to understanding how your body speaks — and what it needs.
The Stuck & Stressed Type
Irritable · Neck & shoulder tension · Feeling pent-up · Bloating when stressed
The Fatigued & Depleted Type
Low energy mid-afternoon · Brain fog · Frequent colds · Loss of appetite
The Hot & Inflamed Type
Restlessness · Redness or breakouts · Dry mouth · Acid reflux
The Cold & Sluggish Type
Always cold · Low libido · Water retention · Fatigue unresolved by rest
The Dry, Wired & Overwhelmed Type
Trouble sleeping · Dry skin & eyes · Night sweats · Anxiety · Burnout
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What's Your Body's Balance Type?
Discover which TCM pattern your body leans toward — and what it needs to feel more balanced.
The 5 Balance Types
Qi DeficiencyFatigued & Depleted
Yin DeficiencyDry, Wired & Overwhelmed
Liver Qi StagnationStuck & Stressed
Dampness / PhlegmHeavy & Foggy
Mixed / VariableStress-Reactive

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