Post Date December, 02 2023
The kidney is one of the important organs in the five organs of the human body. The kidneys are responsible for filtering impurities from the blood, maintaining a balance between body fluids and electrolytes, and ultimately producing urine that is excreted through subsequent pipelines; Simultaneously possessing endocrine functions to regulate blood pressure.
The kidneys are located behind both sides of the waist, similar in size to a fist.
The Yellow Emperor's internal classic "Su Wen. Micro Discussion on the Essential Meridian of the Pulse" states: "The waist is the mansion of the kidney. Due to the innate essence of kidney essence, it is the foundation of yin and yang in the organs and the source of life. What are the distress signals sent by the kidneys?
1. After waking up in the morning, the body experiences prolonged edema. After waking up in the morning, there is edema in the eyelids and ankles, which still persists for more than half an hour. It indicates that there is an obstacle in water metabolism, and one should pay attention to their own kidneys.
2. Sudden increase in the frequency of waking up and abnormal urine output. There is no change in normal daily life, such as a sudden increase or decrease in urine output, and an increase in the frequency of waking up. When the urine volume is abnormal, it refers to a normal adult's 24-hour urine volume of 1000-2000ml, and daily urine volume>2500ml, which is called polyuria. A daily urine output of less than 400ml or a continuous urine output of less than 17ml per hour is called oliguria. If nocturia>750ml, it is called increased nocturia.
3. The color of urine changes. When the urine shows a strong brown color, meat washing water sample, soy sauce color, or turbid color like rice washing water, it is important to be vigilant that there is a kidney problem.
4. Urine has foam. The foam in the urine is small and not easy to disappear, indicating that there is more protein excreted in the urine, which is the manifestation of the damage to the function and structure of the kidney's glomerulus or tubules.
5. Physical fatigue. When the kidney is poor, it can cause toxins to accumulate in the blood, leading to symptoms such as loss of appetite, fatigue, skin itching, and even nausea and vomiting.
Which acupoints are more nourishing for the kidneys? How can massage take care of your kidneys?
Massage the Shenshu acupoints with your palm. Located 1.5 inches apart from the interspinous process of the second and third lumbar vertebrae, with the navel at the same level. Apply the palm to the Shenshu acupoint and rub until the waist slightly heats up. The effect is better in 5-10 minutes. It can dredge meridians, replenish qi, and tonify the kidneys and essence.
Circular massage at the waist and eye points. Located below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar spine, with a side opening of approximately 3.5 inches in depression. Grasp your fists with both hands and massage the protruding areas of the palmar joints of your thumbs in an inward circular motion for 5-10 minutes. You can also massage up and down. Suitable for low back pain caused by kidney deficiency.
Soak your feet in warm water and often rub your Yongquan acupoint. The position is at the junction of the anterior and middle one-third of the sole of the foot (excluding the toes), and when the second and third toes (ZHI) are curled up, they appear concave.
Use your left thumb to massage the Yongquan acupoint on your right foot, and your right thumb to massage the Yongquan acupoint on your left side, alternating for 3-5 minutes. It can benefit the essence, tonify the kidneys, and strengthen the body.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that black belongs to water, which flows through the kidneys. Eating more black food has a kidney nourishing effect. Frequent consumption of black food can help the kidneys ensure normal metabolism, reduce the accumulation of excess water in the kidneys, and have a beneficial effect on kidney health and bladder improvement. Black beans, black fungus, black sesame and black rice are all good friends that the kidneys like.
