What to eat to nourish and protect the kidneys

In fact, there are many ways to nourish the kidneys, such as conditioning through food, taking medicine, acupuncture, qigong, or proper massage. People who need to nourish the kidneys generally have kidney yin deficiency or kidney yang deficiency. No matter which phenomenon occurs, once it occurs, it is necessary to first perform traditional Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation. After the traditional Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation is clear, it is necessary to actively nourish the kidneys according to the specific type of kidney deficiency.

Dried scallops nourish yin and strengthen the kidneys. They are also called scallops. They are neutral in nature, sweet and salty in taste, and can nourish the kidneys and yin. Therefore, people with kidney yin deficiency should eat them regularly. Perch nourishes the liver and kidneys. They are also called flower perch and perch fish. They are neutral in nature, sweet in taste, and can nourish the spleen and stomach, the liver and kidneys, and benefit the tendons and bones. Chestnut nourishes the kidneys and strengthens the waist. They are warm in nature, sweet in taste, and can nourish the spleen and stomach, as well as the kidneys and waist. They are most suitable for people with kidney deficiency and waist pain. Yams moisten the lungs and benefit the kidneys. They are sweet in taste and are a "top-grade" medicine in traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to nourishing the lungs and strengthening the spleen, they can also benefit the kidneys and replenish essence. People with kidney deficiency should eat them regularly.

Lycium barbarum nourishes the liver and kidneys. It is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It has the functions of nourishing the kidneys and liver, improving the essence and eyesight, strengthening the tendons and bones, eliminating waist pain, and prolonging life if taken for a long time. It is especially suitable for middle-aged women with kidney deficiency. Black sesame moisturizes the intestines and nourishes the kidneys. Black sesame is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It nourishes the liver and kidneys and moisturizes the five internal organs. It has a good dietary therapy and health care effect on dizziness, gray hair, hair loss, sore waist and knees, dry intestines and constipation caused by insufficient essence and blood of the liver and kidneys. Walnut nourishes the kidneys and improves the essence. Walnuts have the effects of nourishing the kidney and consolidating essence, promoting diuresis and eliminating stones, moistening the intestines and relieving constipation, warming the lungs and relieving asthma. They are often used for symptoms such as kidney deficiency and low back pain, and urinary stones. Cooking these five foods together into porridge is a rare kidney-nourishing product.

Just to be clear, kidney deficiency is divided into kidney yang deficiency and kidney yin deficiency, which are two different types of kidney deficiency. If it is kidney yang deficiency, people often have back pain and cold hands and feet, and may also urinate frequently. If it is kidney yin deficiency, these people tend to be careful, irritable, often sweat coldly, and have a dry mouth, and want to drink a lot of water every day.