Nowadays, people have realized the importance of traditional Chinese medicine, and Chinese massage is particularly popular. Massage can prevent and treat slow muscle strain caused by kidney deficiency in middle-aged and elderly people. So how to do kidney nourishing and yang strengthening massage? Below, I will recommend some traditional Chinese massage techniques for kidney nourishment and yang strengthening!
【Traditional Chinese Massage Techniques for Kidney Nourishment and Yang Strengthening】
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the Yongquan acupoint is directly connected to the kidney meridian, and the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of the foot is the place where turbid qi descends. Regular massage of the Yongquan acupoint can nourish the essence, strengthen the kidney, promote overall health, prevent premature aging, and also help soothe the liver, improve vision, and promote sleep. It has certain therapeutic effects on dizziness, insomnia, tinnitus, hemoptysis, nasal congestion, and headaches caused by kidney deficiency.
The method of foot massage is as follows: soak your feet in warm water before bedtime every day, rub your hands together to warm them up, use the palm of your left hand to massage the sole of your right foot, and the palm of your right hand to massage the sole of your left foot, with more than 100 strokes each time, until the feet are warm. This method has the effect of strengthening the kidney and nourishing yin, and is very effective for common symptoms of heat deficiency in middle-aged and elderly people.
One, rub the palms of both hands until they are warm, and then place them on the waist with the palms against the skin, massage the waist up and down until there is a warm sensation. This exercise can nourish the kidney and gather qi.
Two, make fists with both hands, with the knuckles of the thumbs protruding from the back of the hands, naturally massage the lower back in a circular motion, gradually apply more pressure until a sore and swollen feeling is achieved, and continue to massage for about 10 minutes, once in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
【Foods for Kidney Nourishment and Yang Strengthening】
1. Black Sesame Seeds
Black is known for nourishing the kidneys, so black sesame seeds are the top choice for kidney nourishment. Sprinkle them on rice or bread for a delicious and kidney-nourishing treat. Black sesame seeds have a good therapeutic effect on dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus, premature graying of hair, and hair loss after illness.
2. Walnuts
Walnuts are warm in nature and have a sweet taste. They not only nourish the lungs and relieve asthma but also nourish the kidneys and solidify essence. Therefore, it is recommended to eat walnuts regularly in daily life.
3. Euryale Seeds
According to traditional Chinese medicine, Euryale seeds "nourish the spleen and stomach and solidify essence and qi." "Compendium of Materia Medica" also states that Euryale seeds "benefit the kidneys and treat nocturnal emissions." Many ancient formulas for treating nocturnal emissions and premature ejaculation all include Euryale seeds.
4. Lamb
Lamb is warm in nature and is an excellent choice for nourishing during winter. It is especially suitable for people who are afraid of cold due to deficiency and lack of energy. Lamb itself has the function of nourishing the kidney and strengthening yang, so it has been regarded as an excellent food for yang strengthening since ancient times.
【Foods to Avoid for Kidney Nourishment and Yang Strengthening】
1. Beverages
Most beverages are highly acidic, and long-term consumption can alter the body's acid-base balance.
Especially excessive consumption of sports drinks and soft drinks can burden the kidneys. Since the kidneys are important organs for regulating the body's acid-base balance, they can be damaged.
2. Salty Foods
Many people have a preference for strong flavors and often eat foods with strong flavors, such as spicy and salty foods.
In particular, pickled vegetables are usually preserved with a lot of salt. Long-term consumption can increase blood pressure and disrupt the normal blood flow to the kidneys, leading to kidney disease.
3. Strong Tea
Strong tea contains high levels of fluoride, and the kidneys are the main organs for excreting fluoride.
Excessive consumption of strong tea can exceed the kidneys' excretion capacity and cause fluoride accumulation in the body, which can harm the kidneys.
4. Medications
Various illnesses torment people, and when they get sick, they rush to buy various related medications.
But little do they know that excessive use of fluoroquinolones and aminoglycoside antibiotics can damage their kidneys and even lead to kidney failure.
