1. Diet protects the kidney
There are many foods that can nourish the kidneys. In addition to black foods such as black sesame seeds, black fungus, black rice, and black beans that can nourish the kidneys, walnuts, leeks, shrimp, and lamb loins can also play a role in nourishing the kidneys.
In addition, there are many acupoints on the sole of the foot, such as Yongquan acupoint. "The kidney originates from the Yongquan, and the Yongquan person's heart is full." Before going to bed every night, you can massage the Yongquan acupoint on the bottom of your foot, and massage the Yongquan acupoint can have the effect of nourishing the kidney and consolidating essence.
2. Be alert to drugs
Whether traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine, there are some side effects. Some drugs can harm the kidneys if taken frequently. Therefore, it is necessary to be vigilant when using drugs, carefully read the instructions, and consult relevant experts when taking certain drugs for a long time.
3. Sleep Nourishing Kidney
Adequate sleep plays an important role in the biochemistry of qi and blood, and the maintenance of kidney essence. Clinically, many patients with renal failure experience excessive staying up late, excessive fatigue, and insufficient sleep. Therefore, do not stay up too late, develop good work and rest habits, go to bed early and get up early, which is conducive to the maintenance of kidney essence.
4. Swallowing saliva and nourishing the kidney
The saliva in the mouth is divided into two parts: the clear and sparse saliva, which is dominated by the spleen. The thick saliva is dominated by the kidney. You can do an experiment by spitting out saliva as soon as it appears in your mouth. Within a day, you will feel your waist ache and fatigue. This in turn proves that swallowing body fluid can nourish kidney essence and play a role in protecting the kidney.
5. Exercise and Nourishing Kidney
Life lies in motion. Nourishing the kidney and correcting deficiency through exercise is a positive measure worth advocating. Here is a simple and easy to learn exercise method that helps to nourish the kidney and correct deficiency: Rub the palms of your hands together until the palms of your hands are warm, and then place them on your waist, with the palms facing the skin. Massage the waist up and down until you feel warm. It can be done twice in the morning and evening, about 200 times each time. This exercise can tonify the kidney and absorb qi.
6. Don't bear to urinate
When the stored urine in the bladder reaches a certain level, it stimulates the nerves and produces a urination reflex. At this time, it is necessary to go to the toilet in time and discharge urine thoroughly. Otherwise, the accumulated urine can become watery and turbid qi, damaging the kidneys. Therefore, when there is urine, it should be discharged in a timely manner, which is also one of the best methods for nourishing the kidney.
7. Avoid tiredness and save sex
"Excessive physical labor can harm qi, excessive mental labor can harm blood, and excessive physical labor can harm semen.". Therefore, it is necessary to act within our capabilities, work with moderation, and have restraint in sexual matters. This is helpful for nourishing the kidney and protecting its essence.
8. Protect your feet
Keeping feet warm is a way to nourish the kidneys. This is because the kidney meridian originates from the soles of the feet, which are easily attacked by cold. Therefore, pay special attention to keeping your feet warm, and do not face your feet directly to the air conditioner or fan when sleeping. Don't walk barefoot in wet places for a long time.