Nocturia, tinnitus and osteoporosis may be signs of kidney deficiency. Kidney deficiency is not only the enemy of men, but also women around 50 years old should pay attention to it. Mastering effective diet therapy and acupoint massage techniques can help improve kidney deficiency symptoms and protect kidney health.
Two things are most harmful to the kidneys
Chinese medicine often says that “to nourish the kidneys is to nourish life.” This is because our kidney qi (qi is the body’s energy) is like a limited barrel of gas. If we overuse it without maintaining it, our body will age rapidly.
The two things that are most harmful to your kidneys are staying up late and having too much sex. Staying up late will steal your kidney essence, and having too much sex is like a battery that consumes power too quickly, causing your kidney essence to dry up quickly. Therefore, to treat your kidneys well, you must avoid staying up late and having too much sex.
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Beware of signs of kidney deficiency
Kidneys are vital to overall health. Western medicine refers to the kidney as an organ that belongs to the urinary system. However, Chinese medicine talks about a wider range of kidneys, which are in charge of multiple system functions throughout the body, including the reproductive system, skeletal system, immune system, and endocrine system. It can be said to be the core system that affects overall health.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidneys control water, that is, they are responsible for the metabolism of water in the human body; the kidneys control bone and marrow production, that is, they support the health of bones and bone marrow; the kidneys open up to the ears, that is, they are in charge of the hearing function of the ears.
Therefore, frequent urination, tinnitus and osteoporosis may all be signs of declining kidney function.
Foods that improve nocturia
How to judge whether you have frequent urination? Usually, urinating more than 8 times a day, urinating more than 2 times at night, or having urinary incontinence or urinary urgency are all considered frequent urination.
Frequent urination at night is mostly caused by kidney deficiency. If you don’t want to be woken up by nocturnal urination, you can supplement the following foods to help nourish kidney qi and reduce the frequency of nocturnal urination.
Organic black beans: Studies have found that eating beans and their products, including black beans, can help prevent chronic kidney disease. The more beans you eat in your daily diet, the lower your risk of chronic kidney disease and proteinuria.
Black sesame: Rich in magnesium, it can maintain the stability of the nervous system and muscle function, and help reduce nocturia. Studies have shown that supplementing with sesame oil can inhibit renal fibrosis in rats and reduce chronic kidney disease.
Dried cranberries: Helps improve nocturia. Studies have found that compared with placebo, daily intake of dried cranberry powder can reduce the number of daily urinations in female patients with overactive bladder by 16.4%, the number of urinary urgency by 57.3%, and the patient’s perception of bladder status by 39.7%. Other observational studies have shown that consuming dried cranberries with added sugar may reduce the incidence of urinary tract infections in susceptible women.
In addition, black dates, chestnuts, yam, and raspberry juice can also help promote kidney function and reduce nocturia.
Three tips to protect kidneys and prevent osteoporosis
Reduced kidney function will accelerate bone loss, and insufficient kidney qi will further weaken bone support. Osteoporosis makes bones more fragile and increases the risk of fractures. The “iron triangle” for preventing osteoporosis includes diet, sunlight and exercise.
Diet
Milk, cruciferous vegetables (such as choy, mustard greens, and Chinese cabbage), and gelatinous foods (such as fungus and kelp) can supplement natural calcium and help increase bone density.
A meta-analysis showed that increased intake of cruciferous vegetables was significantly associated with a reduced risk of renal cell carcinoma.
Dyslipidemia is a common complication in patients with chronic kidney disease, and hyperlipidemia may also aggravate chronic kidney disease. Studies have shown that cloud ear has an anti-hyperlipidemia effect. Intervention with cloud ear can reduce the total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels of hyperlipidemic rats by about 44% and 66%, respectively.
A meta-analysis suggests that a healthy dietary pattern can prevent chronic kidney disease and proteinuria. The researchers mentioned that a healthy dietary pattern generally encourages increased intake of vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, whole grains, fish, and low-fat dairy products, and reduced intake of red and processed meats, sodium, and sugary drinks.
Sunbathing
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Sunbathing before 10 am or after 3 pm helps produce vitamin D and promotes calcium absorption.
Weight-bearing exercise
Brisk walking, jogging, squats, push-ups, and mountain climbing can stimulate bone formation and repair and increase bone density.
Massage to improve tinnitus
Studies have found that chronic kidney disease is associated with hearing loss and tinnitus, and people with chronic kidney disease are more likely to experience hearing loss than those without chronic kidney disease.
Massaging the back and stimulating the Shenshu and Zhishi points can effectively strengthen kidney qi and improve tinnitus. Traditional Chinese medicine has found that meridians are channels for the flow of energy in the human body, and the internal organs are connected to various parts of the body through meridians. The points on the meridians with special functions are called acupoints. Stimulating the corresponding acupoints through acupuncture, massage, etc. can treat diseases of the corresponding internal organs.
The massage method is to place the palms of your hands behind your back, place your hands on both sides of the spine and rub up and down, continue massaging for 1 minute, once in the morning and once in the evening.
Massage Fuliu Point to Prevent Kidney Disease
Fuliu acupoint has similar effects to Liuwei Dihuang Pills, which can relieve heat intolerance, dry mouth and insomnia at night, and prevent kidney diseases. Fuliu acupoint is located on the inner side of the calf, three finger widths above the tip of the inner ankle, at the front edge of the Achilles tendon.
Gently massage this acupoint once in the morning and evening for 30 seconds to 1 minute each time. It has the effect of nourishing the kidneys, helping to increase energy, memory and concentration.
