Q I have swollen easily since childhood. Is this simply my constitution for life?
A There is an inborn tendency, but it is not unchangeable. How much you swell and how long it lasts vary greatly with daily conditions. In fact, swelling is usually the first thing to respond to care.
Detailed Answer
Those with slower circulation react more strongly to the same meal and the same posture. So the point is not to match what works for others but to set your own baseline. Track how many hours it takes for morning facial puffiness to settle, and how heavy the legs feel in the evening — the change becomes visible.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Constitution is not a fixed fate but the way your body currently reacts. When pooled fluid drains and circulation lifts, the same constitution swells less. It does return easily once care stops, so the maintenance period matters.
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