About EastType
What this site is, where the content comes from, and what it cannot do
What EastType Is
EastType is a wellness reference tool. It takes the body constitution framework from Traditional Chinese Medicine and presents it in plain English, so that someone who types "why am I always tired" into a search engine can find a framework that explains why certain symptoms tend to cluster together, and what foods and habits may help.
The site does not diagnose, treat, or cure anything. It provides educational content based on a well-established classification system and a self-assessment quiz that maps your answers to one of nine constitutional patterns.
Where the Content Comes From
The nine body constitutions used on this site are not invented. They come from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution Classification, which was formally standardized in 2009 as the Chinese Association of Chinese Medicine standard (ZYYXH/T157-2009). This is the only officially published classification standard for TCM body constitutions, and it is the framework used in Chinese medicine university textbooks and published research.
The theoretical roots go back further. The concept that people have different constitutional tendencies appears in the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon (Huangdi Neijing), a text compiled over two thousand years ago. The modern nine-type classification is a synthesis of that classical observation with decades of contemporary research, formalized into a standard that is now widely used in clinical practice, public health programs, and academic research in China.
The World Health Organization's Traditional Medicine Strategy and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) traditional medicine chapter both reference TCM constitution concepts, reflecting growing international recognition of this framework.
EastType's symptom guides, pattern explanations, and food suggestions are based on these published sources, cross-referenced with standard TCM dietary therapy references. Content is assembled with AI assistance from these source materials and reviewed before publication.
How the Assessment Works
The 27-question quiz is a simplified adaptation of the TCM Constitution Scale, the standard questionnaire that accompanies the 2009 classification standard. The original scale is used in clinical and research settings to identify a person's dominant constitutional tendency.
EastType's version reduces the question count and adapts the language for an online, English-speaking audience. It covers the same core dimensions: energy level, thermal preference, digestion, sleep quality, emotional tendency, and physical characteristics. Your answers generate a score for each of the nine constitution types, and the highest-scoring type is presented as your primary result.
This is a self-reported assessment, not a clinical diagnosis. In a traditional Chinese medicine consultation, a practitioner would also observe your tongue, feel your pulse, and ask follow-up questions based on your responses. EastType captures the questionnaire portion of that process, optimized for self-understanding of your constitutional tendencies.
What This Site Cannot Do
EastType is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a medical device, a clinical tool, or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
The body type results are based on a self-reported questionnaire. They reflect constitutional tendencies, not medical conditions. If you have persistent or worsening symptoms, consult a licensed healthcare provider.
Food and lifestyle suggestions are drawn from traditional Chinese dietary therapy references and are general in nature. Individual responses vary. This site does not provide any prescription for medical purposes. It offers suggestions for healthy living only, including food choices, daily routines, sleep habits, and seasonal adjustments.
Disclaimer: EastType is not a medical service. It does not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. The assessment and all content on this site are for informational and educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns.
Content Accuracy
Every effort has been made to ensure that the content on EastType accurately reflects published TCM constitution theory and standard dietary therapy references. However, this is a simplified, English-language presentation of a complex traditional system. Nuance is inevitably lost in translation and condensation.
If you are a TCM practitioner and notice an inaccuracy, please contact us. We take content correctness seriously and will review and correct errors promptly.
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