Many men nowadays suffer from symptoms of kidney deficiency, which is one of the common factors causing male diseases. Do you know what the signs of kidney deficiency are?
【Common Symptoms of Kidney Deficiency in Men】
1. Back pain
Back pain is mainly due to kidney deficiency, which can be divided into internal injury and strain. Internal injury kidney deficiency generally refers to congenital insufficiency, long-term illness or excessive fatigue. Mild cases make it difficult to bend or stand upright, while severe cases may experience heel pain, weakness in the lower back, and other symptoms. Strain refers to excessive physical burden or long-term engagement in work with the same fixed posture (such as computer use or driving), which can damage kidney qi and result in insufficient kidney essence.
2. Sensitivity to cold
Individuals with kidney deficiency are more sensitive to cold and wind, and they may feel a bit afraid of this sensation. When exposed to cold or wind, these individuals easily experience cold hands and feet, similar to the feeling of winter, and may also feel cold in joints such as elbows and knees. In addition, they may experience mental fatigue, lower back pain, and other symptoms of kidney deficiency.
3. Decreased sexual function
In traditional Chinese medicine, it is believed that the kidneys store essence and play a vital role in nourishing and moisturizing various organ systems in the body. Moreover, the kidneys are believed to generate both kidney yin and kidney yang, which coordinate and restrict each other to maintain the physiological balance of the body. If this balance is disrupted, it can negatively affect male sexual function. Men may experience premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, seminal emission, and other diseases.
4. Frequent urination at night
If the number of night-time urinations is more than twice, or the amount of urine exceeds 1/4 of the total daily output, and in severe cases, urination occurs every hour at night with the amount of urine approaching or exceeding the amount during the day, it is considered "nocturia". Normal urination during the day but increased urination at night is a characteristic of this condition, which is often caused by weak kidney qi.
5. Insomnia and vivid dreams
The kidneys are one of the important organs in the human body and play a crucial role in regulating physiological functions. If the kidneys are damaged, individuals may have difficulty falling asleep or suffer from insomnia. Additionally, they may experience frequent and vivid dreams, which severely disrupt their sleep patterns and cause unbearable distress. Moreover, kidney deficiency can also trigger other diseases such as chronic hepatitis and hypertension, which can significantly damage overall health.
【Six Dietary Therapies for Treating Kidney Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine】
1. Eucommia and Pig Kidney Stir-fry
Take 15g of Eucommia and 15g of Chinese Dodder, 1 pair of pig kidneys, 25ml of white wine, appropriate amount of onions, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, salt, and white sugar. Method: First, wash and cut the pig kidneys into small pieces and place them in a bowl, then add sugar, salt, and wine; separately, decoct Eucommia and Chinese Dodder to obtain a concentrated juice and add it to the pig kidneys. Heat the pan over high heat, stir-fry the pig kidneys until cooked, then add the seasonings and serve. Once a day.
2. Fennel Stewed Kidney
Take 20g of fennel, 1 pair of pig kidneys, appropriate amount of onions, ginger, salt, and wine. Method: Wash the pig kidneys (also known as pig kidneys), make a small cut at the concave part, and stuff fennel and salt into the cut. Sew up the cut with white thread and place it in a pot, add onions, ginger, wine, and enough water, stew until the kidney is cooked. Remove the herbal bag and consume the soup and meat. This method is suitable for kidney deficiency causing lower back pain due to kidney yang deficiency.
3. Lily and Chinese Yam Porridge
Take 20g of Rehmannia root, 50g each of Chinese Yam and Goji berries, and 100g of rice. Method: Chop the Rehmannia root, mash the Chinese Yam, and add them together with Goji berries and rice into a pot with enough water to cook porridge. Consume it as breakfast. Once a day. This method is suitable for kidney deficiency causing lower back pain due to kidney yin deficiency.
4. Sea Cucumber Kidney Porridge
Take 15g of sea cucumber kidney and 75g of glutinous rice. Soak the sea cucumber kidney in warm water for 24 hours, cut it open, remove the urethral membrane, and cut it into pieces. Rinse the glutinous rice and set aside. Then, take a porridge pot, add sea cucumber kidney, water, and seasonings, simmer until the sea cucumber kidney is half-cooked, then add the glutinous rice and cook the porridge. Consume it when the porridge is cooked. Once a day. This method has a good warming effect on kidney yang.
5. Ginger and Aconite Stewed Lamb
Take 150g of ginger, 25g of cooked aconite, and 250-500g of lean lamb. Wash the ginger and remove the skin, wash the lamb and cut it into pieces, add them to a pot with aconite, oil, and an appropriate amount of sugar, stew over low heat until the meat is tender, then add salt to season. Consume the meat and soup, and try to eat more ginger. Aconite is a well-known medicinal herb for tonifying the kidneys and strengthening yang, while lamb nourishes the middle and benefits qi. This method is effective for kidney yang deficiency.
6. Chinese Dodder and Epimedium Stewed Dog Meat
Take 10g of Chinese Dodder, 10g of Epimedium, 250g of dog meat, 6g of cinnamon, 9g of fennel, and 15g of ginger. Wash the Chinese Dodder, Epimedium, cinnamon, and fennel, put them in a gauze bag and tie it up. Wash the dog meat, cut it into pieces, put it in a casserole, add the herbal bag, ginger, salt, and water, stew until the dog meat is tender, remove the herbal bag, and consume the soup and meat. This method is particularly effective for wind-cold-damp bi syndrome caused by kidney yang deficiency.
