Objectives
In this research, the difference of constipation according to the constitution was identified for healthy adult female,
and oriental medical methods for prevention and treatment of constipation was sought by comparing constitution
and lift style.
Methods
Total 604 adult female subjects who were older than 20 years were invited for the research from Apr. 2010 to
Oct. 2010, and their constitutions and life style were diagnosed. The collected data was analyzed with computer
software of SPSS 19.0.
Results
In the results, Taeumin group was diagnosed to have the highest number of constipation (p<.017), and they
answered with the highest frequency in terms of “eat a lot” and “eat irregularly” (p<.009) than other constitution
groups. It was also found that 44.5% of Taeumin eats food very fast (p<.034), and Taeumin drinks lots of water
(p<.003). However, Soumin showed the highest frequency of “indigestion” (p<.000) and “fatigue” (p<.003) than
other constitution groups.
Conclusions
In conclusion, life style as well as the innate characteristic of constitution is important for the prevention of
constipation. Therefore, it is suggested to understand the inherent differences of constitution and to care health
by correctly identifying their own constitution. |
