Why does someone become more and more deficient in tonifying the kidney? The reason is

No wonder, TV commercials say every day that this is kidney deficiency, and that it is necessary to tonify the kidneys. I wish everyone in the country had kidney deficiency!

But to be honest, are you really kidney deficient? If it is really kidney deficiency, how should it be replenished?

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Is your kidney weak or not?

Many people believe that kidney deficiency equals kidney disease, but in fact, the two are not the same thing.

The "kidney deficiency" referred to in traditional Chinese medicine is often caused by congenital underdevelopment, insufficient endowment, or improper postnatal care, such as overwork and frequent sexual activity.

Kidney deficiency may manifest as various symptoms such as low back pain, fear of cold limbs, dizziness, tinnitus and dizziness, frequent nocturia, and decreased sexual quality.

Simply put, it means premature aging.

From this, it can be seen that the "kidney" in traditional Chinese medicine is a functional concept. Traditional Chinese medicine kidney deficiency and Western medicine kidney disease cannot be equated. The concepts of the two are different, but they can also coexist and intersect.

So, is low back pain equivalent to kidney deficiency?

Not necessarily! From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, low back pain may also be caused by factors such as congestion, damp heat, and wind cold, and may not necessarily be caused by kidney deficiency.

So, when low back pain occurs, promptly go to the hospital to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment. Do not casually label yourself as "kidney deficiency" and take various "kidney tonifying" traditional Chinese medicine on your own, which will delay correct treatment.

Some people become more and more deficient because

There is no differentiation of physical constitution for tonifying!

In fact, dietary regulation is based on the properties of different foods, such as cold, hot, warm, and cool, to regulate and nourish the kidneys. The principle is the same as medication, and it is necessary to first understand one's own constitution.

Kidney deficiency is mainly divided into four types: kidney yang deficiency, kidney yin deficiency, kidney essence deficiency, and kidney qi deficiency. The first two are the most common, and some people may also experience both yin and yang deficiency at the same time.

1. Kidney Yang Deficiency

Yang deficiency leads to cold, therefore, kidney yang deficiency is mainly manifested as "cold" symptoms, such as cold pain in the waist and knees, chills in the limbs, and fear of cold.

It may also be accompanied by poor male sexual function, such as premature ejaculation, enuresis, clear and thin vaginal discharge in women, and long-term infertility after marriage.

The key to conditioning is to enhance the yang qi of the human kidneys, which is suitable for warming the kidneys and tonifying yang.

For those with kidney yang deficiency, appropriate medicinal herbs such as Morinda officinalis, Cinnamomum cassia, ripe aconite, Eucommia ulmoides, Pomegranate, Epimedium, Cistanche deserticola, Dipsacus, Antler's horn cream, and Cynomorium songaricum can be selected for recuperation.

Stewed Pig's Feet with Bone Shredded Bun

Take 20 grams each of Bone Shredded Bun, Chuan Niu Xi, 30 grams of Cuscuta Seed, 15 grams of Chuan Duan, and 2 pig trotters.

Wrap the four medicinal gauze ingredients mentioned above, put them together with pork trotters in a pot, add water and an appropriate amount of yellow wine, stew until the pork trotters are cooked, eat pork trotters and drink soup. Once a day.

Attention: It is not suitable for people with hot constitution and cold.

2. Kidney Yin Deficiency

Yin deficiency leads to heat, so kidney yin deficiency is mainly characterized by "heat" symptoms, manifested as soreness in the waist and knees, weakness in the limbs, dry heat, night sweats, dry mouth and throat, yellow urine and dry stool, excessive libido, tinnitus, etc.

For those with kidney yin deficiency, the focus is on nourishing the kidney and nourishing yin. Suitable medicinal materials can be selected, such as ripe Rehmannia glutinosa, Ligustrum lucidum, Mulberry, Cornus officinalis, goji berries, Eclipta chinensis, Turtle shell, and Tribulus terrestris.

Privet fruit Congee

Take 20g of Ligustrum lucidum, 50g of goji berries, 50g of yam (crushed), and 100g of rice.

First, add some water to the privet fruit and medlar, and then filter the juice. Then add yam and rice to cook Congee, which can be eaten as breakfast.

3. Kidney essence deficiency

There may be symptoms such as hair loss, forgetfulness, loose teeth, and decreased sexual function, as well as symptoms such as oligospermia in males and amenorrhea in females.

When kidney essence is insufficient, medicinal herbs such as deer antler glue, turtle shell glue, purple river chariot, deer antler, yellow essence, cooked glutinous rice, wolfberry, cherry blossom, ginseng, etc. can be used.

4. Kidney Qi Deficiency

There are manifestations of qi deficiency, such as shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating, fatigue, pale complexion, frequent urination, premature ejaculation, pale tongue coating, and weak pulse.

For those with kidney qi deficiency, it is advisable to tonify kidney qi. Suitable medicinal materials such as Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus, Poria cocos, Chinese yam, Schisandra chinensis, Atractylodes macrocephala, dragon bones, oysters, etc. can be selected.

A bottle of Six Flavored Rehmannia Pills to kill?

Whenever it comes to tonifying the kidneys, many people will think of the classic Six Flavored Rehmannia Pills. Little did they know that Liuwei Dihuang Wan is more inclined to treat kidney yin deficiency and is not suitable for people with kidney yang deficiency.

In addition, various XX Rehmannia Pills have been derived from Liuwei Rehmannia Pills.

Liu Wei Di Huang Wan is commonly used in patients with dizziness, tinnitus, and weak waist and knees without obvious other symptoms;

Zhibai Dihuang Wan is mostly used for diseases with symptoms of deficiency fire, such as hot flashes and night sweats, dry mouth and sore throat, tinnitus and ejaculation, and short red urine;

Qi Ju Di Huang Wan is used for patients with liver and kidney yin deficiency, such as photophobia, windward tears, and blurred vision.

It can be seen that whether it is a dietary therapy for tonifying the kidney or taking kidney tonifying drugs, it is necessary to first ask a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to differentiate and treat the symptoms and signs under their guidance~

Of course, the prevention and treatment of kidney deficiency cannot be achieved through a single medication or dietary therapy. Maintaining a happy mood, not overworking, having a balanced diet, not indulging in indulgence, not staying up late, etc., is essential.

Kidney deficiency should only be present in males?

Wrong, wrong!

From the previous text, it should also be seen that although kidney deficiency is divided into yin and yang, it does not distinguish between men and women. Moreover, there are no fewer cases of kidney deficiency in women than in men.

However, the symptoms of female kidney deficiency are not as "long spots, wrinkles, and facial color difference" as stated in TV commercials.

One of the main manifestations of female kidney deficiency is the early arrival of menopause, which is more reflected in changes in the reproductive system such as irregular menstruation, abnormal vaginal discharge, infertility, and frigidity.

If an adult woman without chronic diseases has normal menstruation and vaginal discharge, it is basically certain that she does not have the so-called "kidney deficiency".

Most women's complexion is not closely related to kidney deficiency, but rather to whether their mood is comfortable and whether their qi and blood are harmonious.

So, if you haven't been looking well lately, think about whether you're feeling down or smiling less. Heart disease still requires heart medicine, to find the source and unravel the heart knot.

Extended Reading

8 kidney tonifying tips, suitable for both men and women, come and experience them now!

The tense pace of life, coupled with unhealthy habits, has led to many friends experiencing kidney deficiency. Although kidney deficiency is a common problem, we must not ignore the regulation of kidney deficiency. The following 8 kidney tonifying methods are simple and easy to implement, suitable for both men and women!

1. External labor palace tonifying kidney method

Before going to bed every night, place your hands tightly against your waist and lie on your back in bed. After 5-10 minutes, the heat will gradually spread throughout your body. At the beginning, when the palms are pressed down by the waist, there will be numbness and bloating, which can be adjusted and eliminated after 3-5 days, and the legs will feel relaxed and flexible. Whether it's night or day, as long as you lie in bed and stick your hands and backs tightly against your kidneys for half an hour, you can achieve remarkable results.

2. Rub the waist and eyes

The waist is the mansion of the kidneys. Rubbing the waist and eyes can unblock muscles and enhance kidney function. After each bowel movement, rub your waist and eyes 36 times with both hands, and you will feel a fever in your waist.

3. Soak your feet in hot water and massage Yongquan and Shenshu acupoints

Soak your feet in hot water every night and repeatedly rub the "Yongquan" acupoints on both sides of your feet 30-50 times. Repeat tapping, tapping, pushing, and massaging the "Shenshu" acupoints on both sides of your waist 30-50 times for better results.

4. Rubbing the Shenshu acupoints

Grip your fists with both hands, with your fists in the void, and stick them to the position of the kidney and shu. Use the shaking of your knee joints to repeatedly rub and rub. Keep your fists still, and let your feet rise slightly with the shaking of your body until you feel a slight fever in your waist.

5. Massage Taixi acupoint

Taixi acupoint is located on the inner side of the foot, behind the inner ankle, at the depression between the inner ankle tip and the Achilles tendon. Massage 30-50 times.

Appropriate symptoms: most kidney diseases, such as kidney deficiency, chronic renal insufficiency, chronic nephritis, diabetes nephropathy, etc. Especially for patients with chronic kidney disease who exhibit bloating, sore back and cold legs, and overall fatigue, the effect is most obvious. It can remove acne, freckles, eye puffiness, dark circles, whiten the skin, enhance memory, improve hearing and vision, enhance body resistance, and reduce the occurrence of colds.

Use the thumb of the opposite hand to knead, or use a massage stick or a smooth wooden stick to knead. Pay attention to the gentle force to feel soreness, and do not use excessive force to avoid damaging the skin. For patients with nephritis, massage can reduce hypertension to a certain extent and significantly reduce urinary protein. Although massage has good effects, it still needs to be treated with medication.

6. Massage Guanyuan acupoint

(i.e. Dantian, located at the four horizontal fingers below the navel)

Frequent finger pressure and massage stimulation can nourish vital energy, regulate qi and blood, benefit the kidneys and abdomen, enhance visceral functions, and enhance the body's immunity. It can prevent and treat hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, impotence, enuresis, dizziness, insomnia, dysmenorrhea, and other diseases.

Function: It can restore youthful vitality and treat various reproductive system diseases. Especially skilled in treating infertility, impotence, premature ejaculation, decreased libido, dysmenorrhea, menstrual irregularities and other symptoms.

Rubbing the Dantian: Rub both hands hot and massage the Dantian area on the abdomen 30-50 times. Dantian is the place where the true qi and essence of a person are condensed, and it is the foundation of human life. This method is commonly used to enhance the immune function of the human body, enhance the body's resistance, and achieve the goal of strengthening the kidney and consolidating the foundation, which is beneficial for prolonging life.

7. Massage the ears

The kidney is responsible for storing essence and opening the ear. So regular binaural exercise can play a role in strengthening the kidneys, waist, body, and longevity.

(1) Earlobe lifting method: After placing the index fingers of both hands on the inner side of the earlobe, use the index fingers and thumbs to lift the earlobe and earlobe from the inside out. The technique is light to heavy, and the pulling force is limited to no pain, each time for 3-5 minutes. This method can treat diseases such as headache, dizziness, neurasthenia, and tinnitus.

(2) Hand Rubbing Ear Wheel Method: Hold an empty fist with both hands and use your thumb and index fingers to push back and forth along the ear wheel until the ear wheel is congested and hot. This method has the functions of strengthening the brain, kidney, hearing, and eyesight, and can prevent and treat erectile dysfunction, frequent urination, constipation, lower back and leg pain, cervical spondylosis, palpitations, chest tightness, headache, dizziness, and other diseases.

(3) Pull the tip of the ear method: pinch the tip of the ear with both thumbs and index fingers, and lift, rub, pinch, and rub it up 15-20 times to cause local fever and redness. This method has effects such as sedation, pain relief, clearing the brain and eyes, reducing fever, resisting allergies, nourishing the kidneys, and can prevent and treat hypertension, insomnia, pharyngitis, and skin diseases.

(4) Rubbing the earlobes: Gently pinch the earlobes of both ears with both hands, and then rub them until they turn red and hot. Then grab the earlobe and pull it down, then let it bounce back. Two or three times a day, 20 times each time. This method can promote blood circulation in the ears and has the effect of strengthening the kidneys and waist.

(5) Double handed ear pulling method: Pull the right ear with your left hand over your head dozens of times, and then pull the left ear with your right hand dozens of times. This exercise can also promote the secretion of submandibular and sublingual glands, reduce throat pain, and treat chronic pharyngitis.

(6) Two handed ear covering method: Cover both auricles with the palms of both hands, hold the back of the skull with the fingers, and hit the middle finger with the index finger 24 times. You can hear a "rumbling" sound, called "hitting the sky drum". This stimulation can activate the kidneys, and has the effects of brain strengthening, eye brightening, and kidney strengthening.

(7) Whole ear massage method: After rubbing and heating the palms of both hands, massage the abdomen (i.e. the front of the ear) backwards, then fold forward and massage the back, repeatedly massaging 5-6 times. This method can unblock meridians and has a health effect on the kidneys and organs throughout the body.

(8) Two handed ear sweeping method: Use both hands to sweep your ears from behind to front, and you will hear a "cha cha" sound. 20 times a time, several times a day, as long as you persist for a long time, you will be able to strengthen your kidneys and exercise.

8. Reciting "Blowing" to Enhance Renal Function

Making a "blowing" sound: "blowing" corresponds to the kidney, which belongs to water and therefore has the effect of nourishing kidney water.