Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidneys are the "innate foundation" of the human body, dominating the essence, vitality and reproductive functions. When the kidney qi is sufficient, the body will be strong, the yang energy will be abundant, and the energy will be vigorous. When kidney qi is insufficient, people are prone to feel tired, their waist and knees are sore, and even their immunity is weakened, and their hands and feet are cold. Therefore, it is very important to maintain the kidneys and replenish kidney qi on a daily basis. Today, I will introduce 3 simple small actions to nourish the kidney, which only take a few minutes a day to help replenish kidney qi, raise yang qi, and maintain good health.
1. Rub the waist and eyes - strengthen the kidneys
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the waist is the home of the kidneys, and the waist and eyes are important acupuncture points for nourishing the kidneys. The lumbar eyes are located on both sides of the lumbar spine on the back, and rubbing here can play a role in warming the kidneys and aphrodisiac and dredging the meridians.
How to operate: Make fists with both hands, gently massage the waist and eye area with the back of the fist, and press and rub alternately clockwise and counterclockwise. Moderate pressure, to feel slightly warm, each time press for 5-10 minutes.
Efficacy: Insisting on rubbing the waist and eyes can help relieve backache and promote the circulation of kidney qi, especially for people who are usually prone to tiredness and low back pain. Through the Wentong Kidney Meridian, it can help the Kidney Yang to improve and enhance energy and physical strength.
2. Friction springs - tonify kidney qi and raise yang qi
Yongquan acupoint is one of the most important kidney tonic points in the human body, located in the front 1/3 of the soles of the feet, and is the starting point of the kidney meridian. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that stimulating the Yongquan acupoint can lead to the return of fire, replenish kidney qi, and help the yang energy in the body rise.
Operation method: Once a day in the morning and evening, rub the Yongquan acupoint repeatedly with the palms of both hands against the soles of the feet, for 3-5 minutes each time, until the soles of the feet are slightly warm.
Efficacy: Rubbing Yongquan acupoint can not only replenish kidney qi, but also help the whole body's qi and blood to run and enhance the body's immunity. Yongquan acupoint is known as the "longevity acupoint", long-term insistence on massage, can enhance yang energy, alleviate the state of weakness and fatigue, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people and people with weak constitution.
3. Rubbing the kidney and Yu acupoints - regulating kidney function
The Kidney Yu acupoint is located on both sides of the lumbar vertebrae on the back and is a key acupuncture point for regulating kidney function. By rubbing the Kidney Yu acupoints, it can promote the flow of kidney qi, help to warm and replenish the kidney yang, and regulate the deficiency and cold constitution.
Operation method: Place your hands naturally on your waist, aim your palms at the Kidney Yu acupoint, and gently rub them. When rubbing with the palm of your hand, you can apply a little force, and the effect is best when you feel warm. Rub for about 5 minutes every morning and evening.
Efficacy: Rubbing the Kidney Yu acupoints can effectively relieve low back pain, tiredness, frequent urination and other discomforts caused by kidney deficiency. In particular, it has a warming and tonifying effect for people with kidney yang deficiency and cold constitution, and long-term persistence can promote blood circulation, regulate kidney function, and improve the overall yang qi of the body.
How to cooperate with the small actions of kidney nourishment?
In addition to these 3 small actions to nourish the kidney, with some simple conditioning methods in daily life, it can also better help maintain the kidneys and replenish kidney qi.
Maintain a regular work and rest: Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes that "nourishing the kidneys first nourishes the essence", and the source of the essence is closely related to the daily work and rest. Staying up late and overworking will hurt kidney qi, so maintaining a good routine and ensuring 7-8 hours of sleep every day is an important part of kidney nourishment.
Eat more kidney-tonifying foods: You can eat more black foods in moderation, such as black sesame seeds, black beans, black fungus, etc., which can help to nourish the kidneys and strengthen the essence and enhance physical fitness.
Pay attention to keeping warm: People with kidney yang deficiency are particularly afraid of cold, so they should pay attention to the warmth of the waist and feet to avoid cold, especially in autumn and winter, when kidney yang qi is more likely to be depleted, so dress warmer appropriately to help protect the kidneys.