Men must not randomly tonify their kidneys! Three major methods for tonifying the kidney in traditional Chinese medicine

Kidney tonifying is a very popular topic in recent years. Many men have unilaterally acquired some knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine or have been misled by incorrect information, believing that their poor energy and physical strength, as well as decreased sexual function, are all caused by kidney deficiency. Therefore, they blindly purchase many kidney tonifying and yang enhancing drugs or health products to take. Many men also run to the hospital and claim that they have kidney deficiency, requesting the doctor's help to "make up for it". Little did they know that such indiscriminate supplementation not only has no health benefits, but may also cause harm to the body.

The term "kidney" in traditional Chinese medicine is a comprehensive concept. Firstly, the kidney has the function of forming the human body and maintaining life activities, determining the growth, development, and reproduction of the human body; Secondly, the kidneys also play an important regulatory role in maintaining the metabolism of fluids in the body; Finally, the kidneys also help coordinate with the respiratory function of the lungs, allowing for smooth and deep breathing. So, when a person experiences developmental delay, insufficient energy and physical strength, decreased sexual function, or fertility disorders, it can be considered whether the person is kidney deficient. However, the phenomenon of life is very complex, and these problems are likely not caused by kidney deficiency. If we generalize blindly and tonify the kidneys, it will bring a lot of harm to men.

Firstly, it disrupts the balance of yin and yang in the body. Kidney tonifying drugs can either tonify yin or yang, which can disrupt this balance and cause diseases in normal individuals after long-term use. There may be symptoms such as dry mouth, restlessness, and acne, as well as decreased appetite, thick tongue coating, and constipation.

Secondly, it is easy to use the wrong medication and worsen the condition. Kidney deficiency can be divided into kidney yin deficiency and kidney yang deficiency. The clinical manifestations and pathogenesis of the two are different, so when tonifying the kidney, it is important to first distinguish between kidney yin deficiency and kidney yang deficiency. If kidney yin deficiency is caused by the use of kidney tonifying and yang enhancing drugs, it is like adding oil to the fire; If kidney yang deficiency is caused by the use of drugs that nourish kidney yin, it is like adding insult to injury. Not only can it not be cured, but it will also worsen the condition.

Thirdly, causing serious harm to the elderly. Many elderly people attribute the natural aging phenomenon to "kidney deficiency", excessively tonifying the kidneys and strengthening yang. And tonifying the kidney and strengthening yang products, with a high temperature and dryness, are prone to a series of adverse reactions after long-term use, such as dry mouth and tongue, thirst and excessive drinking, nosebleeds, red eyes, swollen and painful teeth, dry stools, insomnia and dreaminess, irritability and irritability, high blood pressure, and even drug-induced stroke, endangering life.

If you really experience discomfort symptoms and suspect kidney deficiency, you must first consult a doctor for treatment based on syndrome differentiation. At the same time, it is important to learn to properly maintain the kidneys in daily life: moderate sexual activity; Persist in exercise; Ensure sufficient sleep; Regularly massage the waist and soles of the feet.