8 Body Type Acupuncture
8 Body Type Acupuncture is a form of study that says every human can be categorized into one of 8 different constitutions. Each constitution has a different set of dietary requirements and herbal treatments that allow for a healthy lifestyle. If one does not adhere to their constitutional requirements, they will feel sick or develop diseases. Acupuncture is used to regulate the harmony of the bodies organs and to fix a body that has become unbalanced due to not adhering to its needs.

What are the 8 Body Types?
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People with this constitution tend to be creative and love to explore. Meat an cause allergic diseases such as atopic skin disease so a vegetarian diet is preferred. Gold teeth are toxic to this constitution. Usually, medicines do not work effectively and sometimes can be even harmful. Disease tends to affect the left side of the body.
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Are natural born leaders, however are easily irritable. Feels weak in right side when angry. Meat can cause loose, thin stools and diseases such as Parkinson's disease and should be completely avoided, however fish is okay to eat. Saunas and exposure to sunlight can be harmful. Swimming is the preferred method of exercise.
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Are quick tempered and tends to act before thinking. Are extremely energetic and selfless. Exhibits leadership qualities but weak at finishing their tasks. Tend to have a good sense of sight. Many single people belong to this constitution. Early graying of hair. Usually have low blood pressure and suffer when it is high. Have a higher tendency for diseases to appear on the left side. Many early birds are this constitution. Should eat mostly shellfish and pork.
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Very rare constitution. Exists in one out of a few hundred thousand people. They are born with a strong stomach but have a weak bladder. Penicillin shock case is considered to be this constitution. Tend to have a weak right side. Tend to be healthy and physically strong and dislikes going to the hospital. They should eat seafoods and meat, but avoid chicken.
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People of this constitution tend to have a good physique with narrow shoulders and wide waist. Even a healthy person sweats profusely. Feels better with perspiration when not feeling well. Healthy with high blood pressure. Likes to stay quiet and feels tired after talking for a long time. Diseases tend to affect the left side of the body. Over consumption of vegetable and seafood can cause tiredness, dark skins and pain in the eyes without apparent reason. They should eat lots of meats.
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Have frequent bowel movements because of weak intestines. Are sensitive and quick tempered but very sociable and outgoing. Weak right side. Vegetables and fish can cause lower stomach cramps and should be avoided. They are prone to alcoholism and should eat meats to prevent depression.
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They tend to suffer from constipation and so usually have a bowel movement once every two days. Some people have 3, 5 or 7 days between movements without discomfort. Weak during spring & Summer but healthy during autumn & winter. People suffering from sun stroke belong to this type. Have wide shoulders and thin waist. Organized however hardly trust others. They can benefit from cold bath & swimming. They are good athletes but have weak left side.
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Gastroptosis is unique to this consitution. Should have small meals to be healthy. Even a normal amount can be over eating. Discomfort in stomach comes first in any disease. Have loose stools and feel lethargic with diarrhea. Symptoms of diseases start from right side. Wheat and pork are toxic to this constitution.