Physical and mental health conditions of young college students with different Traditional Chinese Medicine constitutions in Zhejiang Province of China

He-li, Lv; Zhu, Lan; Chen, Zhiqiang; Jin, Huijuan; Lei, Jin

doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(15)30163-1

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“…This may be attributed to the fact that Yang and qi gradually decline with age; moreover, the older the age, the less likely individuals are to engage in heavy work and face various work-related pressures, thereby alleviating qi and Yin deficiency. Heli et al [ 31 ] investigated the health status of young people with different TCMC types, reporting that under the pressure of heavy work and economic conditions, more and more young people have suboptimal health status, meaning they are in a borderline state between healthy and diseased states. Heli et al [ 31 ] also reported that 31.19% of men have a balanced constitution, compared to about 20% of women; Lee et al [ 32 ] also showed a higher proportion of unbalanced constitutions in women than that in.…”

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Different traditional Chinese medicine constitution is associated with dietary and lifestyle behaviors among adults in Taiwan

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The World Health Organization states prevention of chronic diseases should be based on good lifestyle behaviors and healthy diets as they can reduce the risk of chronic diseases by 80%. The theory of traditional Chinese medicine constitution (TCMC) emphasizes the congenital differences of TCMC stem from the genes of parents, while acquired differences in TCMC are caused by factors as living environments, lifestyle behaviors, and dietary habits. From the perspective of preventive medicine, this study explores the correlation between dietary habits and lifestyle behaviors as potential risk factors for different types of TCMC—balanced constitution, Yang deficiency, Yin deficiency, and Phlegm stasis. Research data were collected from 2760 subjects aged 30 to 70 years participating in a survey conducted by Taiwan Biobank in 2012 to 2017. The survey included basic demographic characteristics, lifestyle behaviors, and dietary habits along with a Body Constitution Questionnaire. Compared to men, women were 3 to 4 times more likely to develop Yang-deficiency, Yin-deficiency, and Phlegm stasis. Variables that affected TCMC were smoking, midnight snack consumption, consumption of gravy-soaked or lard-soaked rice/noodles, deep-fried soybean products, bread spread, pickled vegetables as side dishes for the main course of a meal, and the dietary habit of vegetables or fruits instead of high-fat desserts. Poor dietary habits and lifestyle behaviors are the cause of unbalanced TCMCs. Understanding the specific TCMC of individual can provide useful information and predictions to maintain physical health and achieve early disease prevention to meet the goal of preventive medicine.

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“…The growing mental health issues of students have been the substantial issue and challenge around the world for colleges and universities [35]. With intense pressure from academic, relationship, and financial difficulties, an increasing number of students suffer from physical and mental health problems [43,44]. In addition, students deal with issues around financial constraints and financial support, psychological support, and social interaction with classroom teachers [45].…”

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Measuring College Campus Well-Being with Multidimensional Indices: Sustainability of Higher Education in Taiwan

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Understanding students’ subjective perceptions of universities is one of the main issues that needs to be addressed in order to improve aspects such as student retention and achieve sustainable development. Considering subjective well-being as an alternative term for happiness and satisfaction in higher education for sustainability, this study is to develop a measure conceptually and operationally for college campus well-being (CWB) with multiple dimensions, including a psychological, physical, financial, and social dimension of well-being. Subjected to factorial validity and composite reliability, the CWB scale validated by 2793 undergraduate students in central Taiwan was administered. The research demonstrates the appropriate construct validity and suitable-fit indices of the CWB multidimensional scale when used for measuring university-oriented happiness and sustainability in this research context. Differential effects were found among the colleges and between genders. The implications and future research lines are discussed.

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“…30,31 The difference in individual constitution makes the individual susceptible to certain pathogenic factors, and even has an impact on physical and mental health. [32][33][34] In April 2009, The Constitution in Chinese Medicine Questionnaire (CCMQ) was published and recommended as the constitution measurement standard by Chinese Traditional Medicine Association. 35 The reliability and construct validity of the scale were thoroughly evaluated.…”

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Characteristics of TCM Constitution and Related Biomarkers for Mild Cognitive Impairment

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Teng²,

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The incidence of Alzheimer's disease is on the rise, early detection of cognitive impairment of the elderly is very important. In traditional Chinese medicine, constitution is related to the susceptibility of the human body to diseases. Based on the theory of constitution of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the human population can be classified into 9 constitutions. However, little is known about the characteristics of medical constitution and related biomarkers in subjects with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Methods: We measured the TCM Constitution of 214 subjects by using the Constitution in Chinese Medicine Questionnaire (CCMQ). MMSE and MoCA were used to assess cognitive function. The subjects were divided into mild cognitive impairment group (MCI, n = 152) and normal control group (NC, n = 62). The levels of serum Hcy and serum/urine 8-iso-PGF 2α were determined. Results: 1) It was found that there was a significant difference in constitution types between MCI and NC. There were significant differences in MMSE and MoCA score, serum Hcy and serum/urine 8-iso-PGF 2a levels between the two groups. 2) In logistic regression analysis, the variables with statistical significance were TCM Constitution of Yang-Deficient, Phlegm-Dampness, Blood-Stasis and abnormal increase of Hcy (OR>1). 3) The MoCA scores had a positive correlation with the MMSE. A statistically significant inverse association was found between serum Hcy, blood and urine 8-iso-PGF 2a and scores of cognitive assessment in MCI. Conclusion:Constitution types (Yang-Deficient, Phlegm-Dampness and Blood-Stasis) and abnormal serum Hcy elevation can be used as risk factors for MCI. MoCA scores can serve to detect MCI at early stage. Serum/urine 8-iso-PGF 2α has a certain relationship with MCI. Higher levels of serum/urine 8-iso-PGF 2α are more likely to be associated with MCI risk.

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Physical and mental health conditions of young college students with different Traditional Chinese Medicine constitutions in Zhejiang Province of China

Cited by 19 publications

References 15 publications

Different traditional Chinese medicine constitution is associated with dietary and lifestyle behaviors among adults in Taiwan

Different traditional Chinese medicine constitution is associated with dietary and lifestyle behaviors among adults in Taiwan

Measuring College Campus Well-Being with Multidimensional Indices: Sustainability of Higher Education in Taiwan

Characteristics of TCM Constitution and Related Biomarkers for Mild Cognitive Impairment

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