Life guidelines of the Sasang constitutional medicine in the management of 'Mibyou' in Korea

'Mibyou' is taken as a presymptomatic clinical stage between the healthy and ill status. In Korea, Sasang Constitutional Medicine (SCM) provides life guidelines for each of the constitutional types, and these guidelines have been adopted in the management of 'Mibyou.' The SCM claims that human constitutions are classified into four constitutional types and those are Tae-yang, Tae-eum, So-yang, and So-eum type. Tae-yang type is recommended to be diligent, calm down, and be gentle. Fresh and plain foods such as marine products and vegetables are desirable for this type. Tae-eum type is recommended to try to be outgoing. Foods with animal and bean protein are recommended for Tae-eum type. So-yang type is recommended to be patient. Fresh and cold foods such as vegetables and marine products are good for this type. So-eum type is recommended to be positive and active. The suitable foods for So-eum type are warm 'Qi' foods or foods which are easy to digest. In conclusion, there is a recent trend to manage 'Mibyou' by controlling the individual's behaviors, exercise, and diet according to the life guidelines suggested by the SCM in Korea. This has proven highly effective in preventing the diseases each constitution type can easily suffer.