Guide to nourishing kidneys in winter: adapt to the season and take care of yourself scientifically

Winter is the golden period for nourishing the kidneys. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidneys store essence and water metabolism, and are closely related to human immunity.This article starts fromDiet, work and rest, exercise, acupoint health careIt is developed in four aspects, emphasizing methods such as warming and nourishing food, going to bed early and getting up late, moderate exercise, and massaging the Guanyuan point to avoid excessive supplementation or blind medication.The core lies in"Protection against cold and warmth, balancing yin and yang", combined with modern medical perspectives, to provide practical advice.

1. Dietary care: mainly warming and nourishing, taking into account nourishing yin

Eat more in winterBlack sesame seeds, walnuts, yam, muttonIsothermal food can nourish kidney yang while avoiding dryness and heat.Recommended dietary remedies include angelica, ginger and mutton soup (recorded in "The Synopsis of the Golden Chamber"), or black bean and red date porridge.Note: People with yin deficiency constitution should use Tremella fungus and lily to nourish yin.To prevent excess salt from aggravating the burden on the kidneys, daily salt intake is recommended to be <5 grams (WHO standard).

2. Daily life and exercise: reserve your energy and exercise moderately

Winter shouldGo to bed early and get up late(Advocated by "Huangdi Neijing"), ensure adequate sleep to nourish kidney essence.It is not advisable to do morning exercises too early to avoid the invasion of cold wind. Recommend soothing exercises such as Tai Chi and Baduanjin.Before going to bed, you can soak your feet in warm water at 40°C for 15 minutes (you can add moxa leaves to the water) to promote blood circulation.Note: Diabetic patients need to control the water temperature to prevent burns.

3. Acupoint health care and emotional regulation

Daily massageYongquan Point (the depression in the front 1/3 of the sole of the foot)andShenshu point (open 1.5 inches next to the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra)3 minutes each time can stimulate kidney qi.Emotionally avoid fear and anxiety (which Chinese medicine considers "fear of kidney damage") and relax through meditation and music.Modern research shows that reduced sunlight in winter can easily cause seasonal affective disorder. It is recommended to do 30 minutes of outdoor activity every day.

Summary: Nourishing the kidneys requires comprehensive conditioning, which varies from person to person.

Nourishment of the kidneys in winter needs to be combined with physical constitution. Those with yang deficiency should focus on warming and nourishing, while those with yin deficiency should focus on nourishing yin and moistening dryness.Avoid the superstitious belief that “the shape complements the shape” or over-reliance on health care products (such as Liuwei Dihuang Pills, which need to be used under the guidance of a physician).Recommended brandsTongrentangof wolfberry,Dong'e donkey-hide gelatinDonkey-hide gelatin block, but it needs to be selected based on syndrome differentiation.Developing good habits is more important than short-term supplements. Only long-term persistence can achieve results.

Quote sources:

1. Four Seasons Health Preservation Theory of "Huangdi Neijing" 2. World Health Organization (WHO) "Sodium Intake Guidelines for Adults and Children" 3. Zhang Zhongjing's "Synopsis of the Golden Chamber" Angelica, Ginger and Mutton Soup Recipe 4. Product examples: Beijing Tongrentang Wolfberry (SC1143), Dong'e Ejiao Block (National Drug Approval No. Z37021368)