Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidney is the foundation of innateness. The kidney stores the essence of the whole body and receives the qi of the five internal organs. Whether the kidney is good or not is related to the lifeblood of a person. If the kidneys are diseased, it is difficult for people to detect it, and the symptoms often become obvious later. If your kidneys are not good, please tell me! If you don’t have these 3 symptoms on your feet, it means your kidneys are still healthy.
Kidney is the foundation of innateness!
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidney is the "innate foundation", which corresponds to the spleen as the acquired foundation.
This view has appeared in the " Nei Jing ", and it is more completely explained in the Ming Dynasty's " Medical Sect Must Read ": "Before there was this body, there were two kidneys. Therefore, the kidneys are the foundation of the internal organs, The root of the twelve meridians , the foundation of breathing, the source of the triple burner ... Therefore, it is said that the root of innateness is the kidney. "
The kidney is the foundation of the human body's innate endowment, growth and development, and the functions of the organs, which are mainly reflected in the following aspects.
1. The kidney governs the storage of essence
. It is in charge of development and reproduction and is the foundation of innateness. The rise and fall of kidney essence is related to the functions of reproduction, growth and development.
If kidney yin is deficient, symptoms such as yin deficiency and excessive fire will appear: irritability, fever, hot flashes, night sweats, nocturnal emissions, etc.
If kidney yang will be symptoms such as cold pain in the waist and knees, cold limbs, impotence and premature ejaculation.
Deficiency of yin and yang in the kidneys will affect each other and cause deficiency of both yin and yang .
2. The kidney governs receiving qi
means receiving qi. Qi is inhaled from the mouth and nose into the lungs, so the lungs govern qi.
The lungs govern exhalation, and the kidneys govern the intake of qi. The qi received by the lungs will eventually reach the kidneys.
3. The kidney governs water and fluid
The kidney plays an extremely important role in regulating the balance of water and fluid in the human body.
If the qi of the kidneys is abnormal and the closing and opening of the kidneys are difficult, symptoms such as edema and difficulty in urination will appear.
4. Kidney governs bones and marrow
Kidney governs the storage of essence, which can generate marrow. The marrow resides in the bones, and the bones rely on the marrow for nourishment.
If the kidney essence is sufficient, the bone marrow will be strong. Kidney essence is deficient and the bones are fragile and weak.
5. The kidneys open to the ears and two yin
The hearing of the ears depends on the nourishment of kidney essence. If the kidney essence is insufficient, tinnitus and hearing loss will occur.
The two Yins are the portals of the kidneys. Frequent urination, , enuresis, oliguria, and anuria are mostly caused by insufficient kidney qi.
Are the kidneys good? Look down at your feet.
The kidney is also the largest "detoxification organ" in the human body. It is like a "filter sieve" that can excrete metabolic waste and toxins from the body. It can also absorb nutrients, balance the water, salt and electrolyte balance in the body, and maintain the normal operation of the body.
Once there is a loophole or blockage in this sieve, waste cannot be discharged, and nutrients cannot be properly utilized, the body's environment will easily fall into a vicious cycle, which may even endanger life!
But the kidney is a "silent organ", how do you know whether the kidney is good or not? In fact, you can also tell it by looking at your feet, so come and test it!
1. Look at the toes
① Check the condition of the kidneys with the little toe: The little toe is the origin of foot Shaoyin kidney meridian .
Therefore, people with thick and thick little toes have stronger kidney qi and generally have better kidney function;
people with small little toes and thin skin have weaker kidney qi and relatively weaker kidney function.
②The length of the toes depends on the life span: Generally speaking, people with long and fat toes, and the whole foot is wider and thicker will live longer.
2. Look at the toenails
① Healthy toenail status: The color of the toenails is pink and tender, just like the petals of cherry blossoms in full bloom. The lunula accounts for 1/5 of the length of the toenail.
② Fatigue and sub-healthy toenail condition: The toenails have vertical stripes, the body may be in a state of extreme fatigue, the body function is relatively low, and it is sub-healthy.
③ Toenail condition with poor eye condition: The toenail of the big toe is turned upward, which indicates that the eyes are tired, and may also be myopia and astigmatism.
④ anemia , toenail condition with insufficient blood supply: toenails are pale in color, lack blood color, and are mostly anemic. If the color is purple, it means poor blood circulation and insufficient blood and oxygen supply to the feet, which can cause symptoms such as headaches and dizziness.
⑤ Toenail condition with poor kidneys: The toenails are half white and the tip is black, which reflects the poor health of the kidneys and should be paid special attention to.
⑥ Toenail status that may have tumors: Unidentified black spots appear on the toenails, which are likely to be tumors produced by melanocytes. In addition, calcium deficiency will also have similar symptoms.
3. Look at the palm prints of the feet
① Palm prints with poor kidneys: Mainly look at the skin on the ventral side of the big toe. If there are reticular and thick lines, as well as pinhole-like damage, the function of the kidneys is not very good, energy will decrease, and desire will decrease.
② Depressive palm prints: The lines on the entire sole of the foot are very obvious and clear, which means you may be depressed.
4. Look at the wear of the soles
① Obvious wear on the heels: there may be something wrong with the kidneys.
② The big toe side is obviously worn: it may be prone to liver disease .
③ The wear on the little toe side is obvious: there may be heart disease .
has three "kidney-tonifying switches" on his body!
1. There is a "kidney-tonifying switch" on the waist
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the waist is the "house of the kidneys". Regular massage on the waist can help stimulate the acupuncture points and meridians in the waist, help reconcile qi and blood, and nourish the kidneys and strengthen the body.
There is a key acupuncture point on the waist for nourishing the kidneys, which is the Shenshu point. Pressing and rubbing the Shenshu point every day can relieve low back pain and improve symptoms such as , high blood pressure, , kidney disease, tinnitus, and loss of energy.
Positioning: Shenshu point is located under the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra, 1.5 inches away from it.
The prone position is usually used when selecting acupoints, and Shenshu point is located at the waist of the human body. The lower back acupoint directly opposite the belly button ( Shenque point ) is Mingmen point . The spot two finger widths to the left and right of Mingmen point is Shenshu point.
Method: Make fists with both hands, place the tips of your fists on the Shenshu points on both sides, first press and knead clockwise, and then counterclockwise.
2. There are important health care points hidden in the soles of the feet
It is said that feet are the "second heart" of people. The acupuncture points on the soles of the feet are densely packed and gather many meridians. There is an important point for health care hidden here - Yongquan point .
The Yongquan point on the sole of the foot is the first point of the kidney meridian. Pressing and rubbing this point can stimulate the kidney meridian qi and blood, replenish kidney yang , make people energetic, strengthen their physique, and improve sleep. People with poor sleep quality and difficulty falling asleep can usually massage this point more.
Method: First use the thumb of one side to tap the Yongquan point on the other side. 3 minutes each time, then switch to the other foot. Do this once every night when washing your feet, or you can also rub your feet alternately.
3. There are also "kidney-tonifying points" on the ears.
The traditional Chinese medicine classic "Health Prescriptions" records: "Rub the helix of the ear with your hands, no matter how many times. It is said to repair the walls to nourish the kidney qi to prevent deafness."
The ear is where the meridians of the whole body gather, and the organs are connected to the ears through the meridians. Each part of the human body has corresponding acupuncture points on the ears, many of which are related to the kidneys.
Appropriate massaging of the helix can play a role in tonifying the kidneys, aiding sleep, improving ears and eyesight, strengthening the body, strengthening the brain, and tonifying deficiency. During the kneading process, it can also stimulate many acupoints, which is good for the internal organs.
Method:
1. Rub the helix: pinch the helix with the pads of your thumb and index finger, and rub it up and down along the helix.
2. Single-finger pressure: Use the pad of your index finger to press the depression above the opening of the external auditory canal, where there is the reflex area of the kidney, rub and press back and forth until it feels hot and red.
Other kidney-tonifying health care actions
1. Hot water foot soaking
action demonstration: 7 to 9 o'clock every night is the time when kidney meridian qi and blood are at their weakest. Foot soaking can improve blood circulation throughout the body. It is better to soak your feet in a wooden basin. The water for soaking your feet should be 40 degrees Celsius. It is best to soak your feet for 15 to 30 minutes each time.
Effect: Regular foot soaking can improve the body's blood circulation and nourish the kidneys and liver.
2. Walking with heels
Action demonstration: Take a big step as far as possible, with your heels touching the ground first. Be careful not to bend your knees when walking. In addition, when your legs step forward, your toes should be straight, as if you are playing football. When the front foot lands on the ground, the toes of the back foot should rise. When you have time every day, you can turn a casual walk into a striding exercise.
Effect: Walking with the heel first on the ground actually stimulates the acupuncture points of the kidney meridian, which can effectively prevent osteoporosis .
3. Take a deep breath
action demonstration: Choose an environment with fresh air, inhale through your nose as much as possible, and keep your breathing soft, slow, even and deep. Take a group of 6 deep breaths each time, then calm down and adjust before doing it again.
Effect: deep breathing can replace the air in the lungs. Each deep breath can promote the discharge of waste gas from the body, inhale fresh air, and make the mind clearer.
4. Hold
action demonstration: clasp your thumb in the palm of your hand, with the fingertips at the root of the ring finger, and then flex the remaining four fingers with a little force. The whole action will feel like you are holding a baby tightly. Just control the strength appropriately. You can practice it when you have nothing to do in your daily life, such as walking, riding in a car, being in a daze, chatting, watching TV, etc.
Effect: Holding firmly This action can bring the essence into the body.
5. Heel raise Foot bump
Action demonstration: When raising the heel, grip the ground with five toes, bring the legs together, and lift the anus and retract the abdomen at the same time.
Effect: heel raise can stretch the bladder meridian and kidney meridian of the lower back and legs, and gently shake the ground to massage the internal organs.
Content source: Acupoint password WeChat public account
Editing and editing: Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Nursing Journal
Correspondent: Qin Shasha, Sun Lei, Wang Jingjing, Dong Wei
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