Men are prone to experience kidney deficiency due to the pressure of life and work, as well as excessive physical and mental exertion. It is particularly important for men to prevent kidney deficiency. So, how to prevent it? Traditional Chinese medicine provides some methods!
Symptoms of Kidney Deficiency in Men
1. Lower back pain
Lower back pain is primarily caused by kidney deficiency, which can be categorized as internal injury or overstrain.
Internal injury kidney deficiency generally refers to congenital insufficiency, prolonged illness, or excessive fatigue.
2. Cold stomach and limbs
"Cold stomach" refers to a feeling of being sensitive to cold and wind.
"Cold limbs" refers to coldness in the hands and feet, and even coldness in the elbow and knee joints.
"Cold stomach and limbs" often accompanies symptoms of kidney deficiency such as soreness in the waist and knees, fatigue, shortness of breath, and a mild thirst.
3. Overindulgence in sexual activities
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the kidneys store essence. The essence of the kidneys generates both kidney yin and kidney yang, which nourish and warm the five organs and six viscera.
Kidney yin and kidney yang are mutually dependent and restrict each other in the human body, maintaining the physiological balance of the body.
If this balance is disrupted or one side weakens, it can lead to pathological changes.
Men may experience symptoms such as impotence, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, and other disorders.
4. Asthma
The kidneys have the function of "receiving qi".
When the kidneys are deficient, they cannot receive qi, which can cause wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty in breathing comfortably.
In severe cases, there may also be symptoms of worsened wheezing and profuse cold sweat.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescriptions for Preventing Kidney Deficiency
1. Chinese Yam and Goji Berry Congee
Ingredients: 10g Chinese yam, 10g goji berries, 50g rice.
Method: Cook all the ingredients together with an appropriate amount of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until it becomes congee. Ready to eat.
Effect: Consume 3-4 meals per week. Nourishes kidney yin.
2. Chinese Wolfberry and Walnut Congee
Ingredients: 30g Chinese wolfberry, 30g walnut (peeled and chopped), 60g glutinous rice, sugar to taste.
Method: Clean the Chinese wolfberry, then put it in a pot together with the glutinous rice and walnut. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer until it becomes congee. Add sugar to taste and cook for a while.
Effect: Consume in the morning and evening, 2-3 times per week. Nourishes kidney qi.
3. Euryale Seed and Stewed Duck
Ingredients: 200g euryale seed, 1 duck, ginger, spring onion, salt, monosodium glutamate (MSG) or other seasonings as needed.
Method: Slaughter and clean the duck, remove the internal organs, and drain the blood. Stuff the duck with euryale seeds.
Place the duck in a pot, add water, and bring to a boil. Simmer until the duck is tender. Add seasonings to taste.
Effect: Eat the meat and drink the soup as a side dish, 1-2 meals per week. Nourishes kidney yang.
Precautions for Men to Prevent Kidney Deficiency
1. Avoid consuming cooling foods excessively
Cool foods are often favored in hot weather. However, consuming too many cooling foods can lead to insufficient kidney yang and even kidney function decline.
2. Avoid excessive consumption of spicy foods
The spiciness of Sichuan and Hunan cuisine is a testament to the allure of spice. The spicy and hot flavors always attract people's appetites.
However, spicy foods contain a large amount of potassium, which can easily disrupt the body's acid-base balance.
This increases the workload of the kidneys and damages the spleen and stomach.
3. Avoid frequent consumption of coffee
Coffee has a mysterious charm. Some people use it to chat while enjoying a cup of coffee, but most people just use it to refresh themselves.
Coffee is made from roasted coffee beans. It contains a large amount of caffeine, fat, and sugar. Moderate consumption of coffee helps with digestion.
However, frequent consumption can excessively deplete the energy of the kidneys and affect kidney function.
