Men should also do this to nourish their kidneys and strengthen their yang energy
1. Take care of your feet
Keeping your feet warm is one way to nourish your kidneys. This is because the kidney meridian starts from the soles of the feet, which are susceptible to cold. Therefore, it is important to pay special attention to keeping your feet warm, such as not placing them directly in front of an air conditioner or fan while sleeping, and avoiding walking barefoot in damp areas for extended periods of time.
In addition, there are many acupoints on the soles of the feet, such as the Yongquan acupoint. "The kidneys originate from the Yongquan, which is located on the soles of the feet." Massaging the Yongquan acupoint before bedtime can help nourish the kidneys and strengthen essence.
2. Maintain regular bowel movements
Constipation can lead to the accumulation of waste in the body, causing stagnant and turbid qi to rise. This not only makes a person irritable and restless, but also harms the kidneys, resulting in lower back pain, fatigue, and nausea. Therefore, maintaining regular bowel movements is also a way to nourish the kidneys.
When experiencing difficulty with bowel movements, you can place the back of your hands against the area of your kidneys and massage with pressure to stimulate kidney qi and facilitate bowel movements. Walking while massaging the kidney area with the back of your hands can also alleviate lower back pain.
3. Hydrate to nourish the kidneys
Water is the source of life. Insufficient fluid intake can lead to the stagnation of turbid toxins and increase the burden on the kidneys. Therefore, drinking water regularly is an important method of kidney nourishment.
4. Don't hold in urine
When the bladder is filled to a certain level, it stimulates the nerves and triggers the urge to urinate. It is important to empty your bladder promptly when you need to urinate, as accumulated urine can become turbid and harm the kidneys. Therefore, emptying the bladder when necessary is one of the best ways to nourish the kidneys.
5. Swallow saliva to nourish the kidneys
The saliva in your mouth is divided into two parts: the clear and thin saliva, which is governed by the spleen, and the thick and viscous saliva, which is governed by the kidneys. You can conduct an experiment by spitting out saliva whenever it accumulates in your mouth. Within a day, you will feel soreness in your lower back and overall fatigue. This proves that swallowing saliva can nourish the kidney essence and protect the kidneys.
