Secret of Hiding Kidney and Nourishing Essence: Nourishing Kidney Qi and Tonifying Kidney Elements

The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon states that the third month of winter is the season of dormant vitality and the season of collecting all things. If people follow natural laws to maintain health at this time, they will achieve twice the result with half the effort. There is a saying among the people that 'if you don't collect it in winter, you will suffer from illness in spring; if you don't nourish the kidneys in winter, you will have no energy throughout the four seasons.' Therefore, the key to winter health preservation is to nourish the kidneys. Below, we will reveal the mystery of the hidden nature of the "kidney".

Hide kidney essence

Winter is the best time to nourish oneself and protect the kidneys. In the Huangdi Neijing, there is a saying that "the kidney stores the will and is connected to the ear; the kidney is a strong official, and skillful techniques come from it." This means that the kidney is the foundation of human essence and energy. If a person has sufficient kidney energy, they have good memory and strong thinking ability. A person's dexterity and flexible movements must be a manifestation of sufficient kidney essence. People with sufficient kidney energy also exhibit dark and lush hair, full of energy, bright eyes, and full of vitality. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it is the essence of the kidney. That is to say, hair is the flower of the kidneys, with sufficient kidney energy, the hair naturally shines and makes people feel energetic.

Secret of nourishing kidney and essence:

1. Lazy: Go to bed early and wake up late, do not disturb the yang energy, wait for the sunlight to shine before getting up. If the yang energy is sufficient, the body will be healthy.

2. Slow down: Your emotions should be calm and natural, your expression should be relaxed, and your mood should be relaxed.

3. Warm up: Avoid the cold in a timely manner and seek warmth from the body and heart.

Nourishing Kidney Qi

In winter, the sky is cold and the earth is frozen, while in the north, water freezes into ice, with vast snowflakes. The cold wind is sharp, and the cold qi passes through the kidneys. The cold evil first invades the kidneys, causing the body's yang qi to converge and the qi and blood to flow towards the body. The cold qi stagnates and absorbs, which can easily lead to poor circulation of qi and blood in the human body. So, the kidney is the driving force of human life, and the vitality of the kidney is strong, so that the body can adapt to the changes of severe winter. The key to promoting kidney qi is not only to keep warm, but also to activate meridians and resist the invasion of cold energy. Suggestion: In winter, you should scald your feet with hot water every day and frequently massage the Yongquan acupoint on the soles of your feet to promote blood circulation, calm nerves, and strengthen the kidneys.

Nourishing Kidney Elements

Whether you have a strong kidney or not depends on whether you can eat it. Because the key to tonifying the kidney is to maintain a balanced nutrition. Eating the right food will result in sufficient kidney energy and energy, enhancing the body's ability to resist cold. Eating the wrong food can cause kidney damage, fatigue, and limb weakness.

Winter Kidney Tonifying Food Ranking List:

1. Black fungus, walnuts, black sesame, black rice, black beans and other black foods;

2. Warm foods such as lamb, leeks, carrots, longans, walnuts, etc.

Winter kidney injury food blacklist:

Winter melon, bitter melon, watermelon, and crabs, among other cold foods. People with kidney yang deficiency should remember.

(Intern Editor: Liu Jinhao)