Invasion by Full cold that has injured Yang
Long exposure to cold from not wearing enough: don't ignore this! Many people from fashion consciousness wear too little, especially in winter. They look great - ! - but by continually or frequently exposing themselves to cold, they gradually deplete their Yang energy.
Consuming too much ‘cold’-type food or drinks. These are either cold or icy cold to the touch, or raw, or inappropriately cold to the season, or foods with a cooling or cold-increasing effect on the body.
Physical work that is too much for your constitution. The exertion or load may be too heavy, or have gone on for too long: overwork.
Weight-lifters beware! Work up to heavy weights gradually: don't over-strain yourself! (Picture Copyright Sergey Khakimullin Dreamstime)
'Overwork' includes any form of physical activity, even if enjoyable and enjoyed, that exceeds your body’s ability to recover properly in the available time. Some athletes permanently injure their Yang energy by training at just beyond their body’s capacity – overworking themselves.
Even jogging and running are great, but when they exceed your body's ability to repair itself properly, you'll injure your Yang energy.
Not giving yourself enough recovery time from even normal levels of physical activity is another way to overwork.
Mentally, in impressionable people, bullying may harm Yang.
Fear, prolonged, may damage Kidney Yang.