Keeping the kidneys healthy is especially important for men, as it directly affects their well-being and happiness. In this article, we will discuss the symptoms of kidney deficiency and how to nourish the kidneys to help men overcome these challenges.
Symptoms of Kidney Deficiency
1. Cold limbs and aversion to cold
"Cold limbs" refers to the feeling of having cold hands and feet, even to the extent of coldness in the elbows and knees. "Aversion to cold" means being sensitive to cold temperatures and wind.
"Cold limbs and aversion to cold" are often accompanied by symptoms such as sore and weak lower back and knees, fatigue, shortness of breath, and a pale and not thirsty mouth.
2. Dizziness, weakness, insomnia, and vivid dreams
The kidneys are an important organ that nourishes and warms other organs in the body. If other organs are chronically ill and not healing, it can easily affect the kidneys.
Many individuals with chronic diseases such as chronic hepatitis, coronary heart disease, bronchial asthma, and hypertension often experience symptoms of kidney deficiency.
3. Asthma
The kidneys have the function of "receiving qi" (qi refers to energy or vital force). If the kidneys are deficient in receiving qi, it can cause wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty in breathing.
In severe cases, wheezing may worsen and cold sweats may occur.
4. Lower back pain
The root cause of lower back pain is often kidney deficiency, which can be classified as internal injury or strain. Internal injury kidney deficiency generally refers to congenital deficiency, long-term illness leading to physical weakness, or excessive fatigue.
Mild cases may result in difficulty bending or standing up straight, 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 a fixed posture (such as computer use or driving), which can damage kidney qi and lead to insufficient kidney essence.
5. Nocturia
Nocturia refers to urinating more than twice during the night, or if the urine volume exceeds 1/4 of the total daily urine output. In severe cases, nocturia may occur every hour.
If the urine volume at night is similar to or exceeds the urine volume during the day, it is considered "nocturia".
6. Dizziness and tinnitus
Many people have experienced dizziness, which is accompanied by a feeling of blurred vision, dizziness, and nausea.
Dizziness sufferers often also experience tinnitus, which can hinder hearing and, if left untreated, may even lead to deafness.
The causes of dizziness and tinnitus are often related to the liver and kidneys.
Methods to Nourish the Kidneys
1. Massage
Massage the Yongquan acupoint on the soles of the feet before going to bed every night. This can effectively enhance kidney function.
If there is constipation, you can place the back of your hands against the kidney area and massage vigorously.
This can effectively stimulate kidney qi and promote smoother bowel movements.
You can also massage the kidney area with your hands while walking, which can help relieve lower back pain.
2. Drink plenty of water
If the body lacks water, it can easily lead to stagnation of impurities. This greatly increases the burden on the kidneys.
Therefore, men should drink water regularly every day to replenish the body with sufficient fluids.
This can help the kidneys detoxify more efficiently and provide better protection for the kidneys.
3. Swallow saliva to nourish the kidneys
The saliva in our mouth is divided into two parts: thin and clear saliva, which is controlled by the spleen, and thick and viscous saliva, which is controlled by the kidneys.
If you constantly spit out the thick saliva, within a day, you will feel soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, as well as overall fatigue.
On the contrary, swallowing this saliva can nourish and strengthen the kidneys, providing kidney protection and nourishment.
