Post Date December, 03 2023
In China, the health of the kidney is always a particular concern for everyone. "If the kidney is good, the body is good, and everything is good." As for bad news, I believe you have heard various versions of "If the kidney is not good..."
Since you attach so much importance, Xiao An will tell you how to "protect the kidney".
Protecting the kidneys is like running a factory
"The kidney that Xiao An is talking about is a kidney in the sense of anatomy and physiology, not a concept in traditional Chinese medicine.". For the latter, I really won't~~~
The kidney is a "water purification factory" that cleans blood in the human body. When blood flows through the kidney, the waste, excess salt, and water in the blood together form urine, which is discharged from the body.
The kidneys can filter about 1 liter of blood in a minute, which is more efficient than any water purifier on the market. The reason why it is so powerful is mainly due to the countless hardworking "workers" in the "factory" - the glomerulus.
Therefore, to protect the kidney is to manage this "factory" well.
The principle is simple: let the "workers" in the factory have work to do, eat good meals, and work less overtime.
The first way to protect the kidney: workers have work to do
Don't forget that we operate a "water purification factory". If there is no water and the "workers" have no work to do, they should be laid off. Just as plants wilt without watering, without sufficient water in their bodies, kidney "factories" will also close down.
Therefore, in daily life, we should cultivate the habit of drinking water frequently, and do not wait until the mouth is dry and the tongue is dry before drinking.
In particular, some elderly people are more vulnerable to the "factory" of their kidneys, which they have maintained for a lifetime; But at the same time, their feeling of thirst is not strong. Therefore, it is important to cultivate the habit of drinking water regularly.
The second way to protect the kidney: workers eat a good meal
"Just let the horses run, not let them eat grass" is a very unscrupulous capitalist. For diligent kidney "workers" (glomeruli), we cannot do this. Not only should they be fed, but also they should be fed well.
In fact, they are really not picky, just require that the food is not too salty, don't overeat and drink a large amount of high-protein food, plus a relatively regular three meals a day.
"If you can continue to do some aerobic exercise and provide sufficient blood oxygen supply to your kidneys, the kidney 'worker' will love you.".
As for the traditional Chinese medicine theory of "tonifying the shape with the shape", it is not likely that kidney "workers" will like the practice of eating two pieces of kidney and some kidney tonifying herbs when they have nothing to do. The reason is shown in the following paragraph.
Third Way to Protect Kidney: Workers Work Less Overtime
No one likes to work overtime, so don't let kidney "workers" have too much work burden.
"Being overweight, having high blood pressure, unstable blood sugar, and high uric acid levels have significantly increased the burden on the kidneys.". These "high-pressure" work environments are disliked by kidney "workers".
"The above method of eating kidney and kidney tonifying herbs by taking shape is not necessarily effective.". "Because many drugs, supplements, and strange ingredients have to be" purified "by the kidneys after digestion and metabolism in the human body, you eat a bunch of exotic flowers and then walk away. Kidney" workers "will hate you to death, you know?"?
To sum up, if you want to take good care of your kidneys in a "factory", you "factory director" must remember the three elements of management: having work to do, eating good meals, and working less overtime!
The fourth way to protect the kidney: avoid bad habits in life
1. Do not drink water or hold urine
If you do not drink water for a long time, your urine volume will decrease, and the concentration of waste and toxins carried in your urine will increase, which can easily lead to kidney stones and hydronephrosis. "Frequently holding urine, urine in the bladder for a long time can breed bacteria, which can retrograde through the ureter to the kidneys, leading to urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis.".
2. Indiscriminate medication
Renal damage caused by drug abuse has shown a significant upward trend in recent years, with about 25% of patients with renal failure being associated with the use of nephrotoxic drugs. "For example, non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as analgesic tablets and paracetamol, are commonly used, which can easily cause kidney damage.".
3. Stay up late
"Kidney disease is most likely to affect students, teachers, long-term computer workers, and office workers." Prolonged staying up late, high work pressure, and a love of strong tea and coffee can easily lead to kidney function problems. Staying up late for a long time can lead to decreased immune function and nephritis.
Dr. Huaxing reminded: "It is necessary to pay attention to rest. If symptoms such as eye and face edema, physical fatigue, long-term anemia, and low back pain occur, seek medical attention and examination as soon as possible.".
4. Excessive protein powder
Many people take protein powder as a supplement. Protein is indeed an indispensable element in the human body, but this is only for the malnourished population. White-collar workers are constantly engaged in social activities in their daily lives, and they have become a glutton. Excessive protein intake virtually increases the burden on the kidneys during the metabolic process. Long term high load operation may result in "tired" kidney disease.
5. Overweight
Obese people have a 50% higher risk of developing kidney disease than the average person. On the one hand, obese people are prone to kidney disease; on the other hand, obese people are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. If these chronic diseases are not well controlled, they are likely to damage the tiny blood vessels of the kidney in the long run and indirectly cause kidney disease.
6. Staying in an air-conditioned environment for a long time
Office women who have been exposed to prolonged periods of unventilated air conditioning and hypoxia can also cause kidney weakness. In addition, excessive levels of harmful substances such as carbon dioxide and toxic dust in air-conditioned rooms can induce a decline in the immune function of organs such as the kidneys, leading to nephritis.
7. Love to be angry
Women's immunity is lower than that of men, and when the immune system is damaged, kidney damage is inevitable. At the same time, women's naturally sensitive nerves often make them trapped in trouble and unable to extricate themselves. Stress increases, mood depression, and the immune system of the body are also affected, resulting in kidney losses.
8. Eating seafood while drinking beer can hurt the kidneys most
"Many people like to drink beer while eating seafood, which has been called the 'most damaging way to the kidneys' by nephrologists. Eating a large amount of high-protein diets, such as large fish and large meat, can produce excessive metabolic wastes such as uric acid and urea nitrogen, increasing the burden of kidney excretion. However, drinking a large amount of alcohol can easily lead to hyperuricemia, which can also cause metabolic diseases such as hyperlipidemia, leading to kidney disease.".
