Acupoint Massage and Ancient Medicinal Recipes to Tone the Kidneys
Do you suffer from fatigue, back pain, or forgetfulness? These symptoms may be warning signals from your kidneys. You can nourish the kidneys through simple acupoint massage and diet therapy and enhance the body's self-repair capability.
The 'kidney' in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an energy system centered around the two kidney organs. The kidney contains the '
Kidney Protection Starts From the Soles
The energy of the human body runs through the internal organs and the body surface along the
Yongquan (Bubbling Spring, KI1), located in the depression in the first third of the foot, is an important acupoint on the Kidney meridian.
Location of the Yongquan acupoint.
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Massage method:
Rub the soles of your feet with your hands until they become warm. You can also rub your palms to warm them up and press them onto the Yongquan acupoints. Repeat this process for three to five minutes every morning and evening.
Location of the Laogong acupoint.
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The Laogong (Labor Palace, PC8), located in the palm of the hand, is an acupoint of the Pericardium meridian. Placing the Laogong on the Yongquan can achieve the connection between the heart and the kidney. In TCM theory, the heart represents fire, and the kidneys represent water. When the two energies blend, it achieves a balance, allowing one to sleep well and the body to repair itself.
Place the Laogong acupoint on the palm onto the Yongquan point on the sole of the foot to achieve the connection between the heart and the kidney.
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Sleep is crucial in protecting the kidneys. According to TCM theory, resting between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. is more effective than taking any supplements.
Warm the Lower Back With Warm Palms
Another massage that helps nourish the kidneys is to the lower back with warm palms. Rub your palms together until they are warm, then place them on the kidney area on your lower back and gently massage for three to five minutes. This produces a warming and nourishing effect on the kidneys, radiating your health from the inside out.
Ancient Recipe for Kidney-Tonifying Diet Therapy
'Tang Zheng Xiangguo Fang' is a TCM recipe for kidney tonification that has been prescribed for centuries. It came from Zheng Yu, the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty. It is said that Zheng, when serving as an official in the south, fell sick and none of the medicines he took worked
until he
tried a recipe recommended to him by a local prince. His symptoms of kidney deficiency, low back pain, and coughing vanished upon trying this recipe, which was later brought back by him to the capital and widely adopted.
This recipe consists of only two main ingredients—Psoralea corylifolia and walnuts—which are ground into powder and mixed with honey.
is a seed of the leguminous plant that nourishes the kidneys and strengthens the waist. Walnuts can also nourish the kidneys.
Ingredients
250 grams Psoralea corylifolia
500 grams walnut kernels
Honey
Preparation
Grind Psoralea corylifolia and walnuts into a fine powder
Mix with enough honey and stir evenly to make a paste.
Store in a glass bottle
The paste can be eaten directly or spread on bread as a dietary supplement. Eating it regularly can help improve problems such as kidney deficiency, back pain, and lack of physical strength.
Other foods that protect the kidneys according to TCM include foods that are black, such as black beans, black sesame seeds, and yams.
Acanthopanax Tea: A Tonic for Office Workers
During your daily tea break, a cup of kidney-tonifying Acanthopanax tea will work wonders.
, also known as 'Siberian ginseng,' is a member of the Araliaceae family, which is the same family as ginseng. It nourishes the liver, kidneys, and the heart and pacifies the mind. It is particularly suitable for office workers who engage in prolonged mental work.
Acanthopanax tea has a sweet taste and has no herbal flavor. Like ginseng, Acanthopanax also has the effect of replenishing qi, which means it can supply more oxygen to our body cells. Just taking one cup of it when you feel tired will refresh you.
Ingredient
3-4 grams Acanthopanax senticosus
Preparation
Place Acanthopanax senticosus into a filter bag.
Place the bag in a cup of hot water and brew for 5 minutes before drinking.
2 Things to Avoid That Will Cause Damage to Your Kidneys
In addition, to keep your kidneys healthy, you need to be cautious about two things that can harm your kidneys.
1. Never hold your urine.
Holding urine for too long damages the bladder and may also cause urine reflux, which is urine flowing back from the bladder to the ureters and even the kidneys, increasing the risk of kidney disease.
2. Eat moderately and avoid high-sodium and high-purine foods.
High-purine foods include organ meats, seafood, yeast extracts, alcoholic beverages, and certain vegetables, such as asparagus, cauliflower, and mushrooms. These foods can increase the load on the kidneys.
Note: Some of the herbs mentioned in this article may be unfamiliar, but are generally available in health food stores and Asian markets. Treatment methods may vary from person to person. Consult a health care professional for a personalized plan.
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