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Somatotypes
Lesson 1
Somatotype | Characteristic | Tendencies |
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Ectomorph | Nervous system dominant; Lives in the inner world of ideas; Should avoid stimulants & sugar due to hyperresponsive nervous systems | yin deficiency (hormone weakness & neurasthenia) |
Mesomorph | Body, cardiovascular system dominant; Ambitious, builders, strongly go out in the world; Muscles & circulation focus; Body focus, muscles dense, strong; Should avoid too much meat & fats to prevent cardiovascular disease | excess conditions, even affecting the liver/gallbladder & intestines |
Endomorph | Digestion-dominant; Sociable, friends & family important Should avoid high glycemic-index foods (tend to be carbohydrate intolerant) | Spleen Qi deficiency (deficiency of small intestine, liver & pancreas, lowered enzyme production) |