In recent years, kidney problems have become one of the hot spots of social concern. With the theme of overdrawn kidneys, the importance of the kidneys and the ways to protect them are becoming increasingly important. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I will combine Chinese medicine theories and ancient and modern prescriptions to share some popular science knowledge on how to protect the kidneys.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidney is the source of the essence of the human body, and is the main support for life vitality and internal recreation. The kidneys store sperm, which is responsible for the functions of reproduction, growth, development, and water metabolism. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the weakness of the kidneys will affect the overall health of the human body, and the overdrawn kidneys cannot be easily replaced.
So, how can we protect our kidneys in our daily lives?
First and foremost, a good diet is the key to protecting your kidneys. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes that "the diet should be refined", that is, the food should be light and easy to digest, and it is not appropriate to eat foods that are too salty, too spicy, too oily and heavy-flavored. Proper protein intake is very important for kidney health. Protein can promote muscle repair and metabolism in the body, but excessive intake will increase the burden on the kidneys, so it is necessary to pay attention to appropriate control. In addition, eating foods that contain antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and carotene can help reduce free radical damage and protect kidney function.
Second, maintaining a normal pace of life is essential for kidney health. Excessive fatigue, long-term sleep deprivation, heavy alcohol consumption and other unhealthy lifestyle habits can cause the kidneys to be overburdened, which can lead to a decline in kidney function. Therefore, maintaining adequate sleep time, appropriate participation in physical exercise, and a balanced lifestyle are important means to protect the kidneys.
In addition, TCM also emphasizes the impact of emotional regulation on kidney health. Emotional depression, depression, mood swings, etc., can lead to a deficiency of kidney qi and affect the normal function of the kidneys. Therefore, we must learn to regulate our emotions, maintain a good mood, and avoid being in a negative emotional state for a long time.
In addition, there are many ancient prescriptions in Chinese medicine that are good for protecting the kidneys. For example, the "Liuwei Dihuang Pill", which nourishes yin and clears heat and nourishes kidney qi, can effectively help the kidneys recuperate. Or use "Jinkui Kidney Qi Pill", which is mainly to nourish the kidney and invigorate qi, strengthen the kidney and stabilize the fetus. Of course, when using ancient prescriptions, you should follow the guidance of your doctor and make reasonable adjustments according to your individual situation.
In conclusion, the health of the kidneys is essential for the human body. Through good eating habits, maintaining a normal rhythm of life, regulating emotions, and supporting conditioning methods, we can effectively protect and maintain the health of our kidneys. Overdrawn kidneys will bring great distress and pain to our lives, so we should always pay attention to the health of our kidneys and create a good living environment for ourselves.
Health References:
1.Institute of Chinese Medicine. (2016).TCM Kidney Health Consumer Science Reader. China Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine.