The kidney is very important in the human body’s organs, as we all know, only when our kidneys are healthy, can the body be healthier. The kidneys are located on both sides of the spine in the lower back, shaped like beans. The main function of the kidneys is to filter waste from the blood through thousands of kidney units and excrete it through urine. When the kidney units are damaged or the entire kidney function is lost, waste cannot be excreted from the body, leading to poisoning in the body. For men, it plays a role in regulating endocrine and hormone secretion, so the maintenance of the kidneys is particularly important for men.
1. Swelling of the eyelids
When men’s kidneys are damaged, swelling may occur in the eyelid area. Because the kidneys are important metabolic organs in the body and can participate in water metabolism. By excreting urine, they remove garbage toxins from the body along with urine, while maintaining water and salt balance. If kidney function declines, the kidneys cannot maintain the body’s water and salt balance, causing excess water to be excreted from the body, resulting in swelling in the patient’s face, especially prominent in the eyelid area.
2. Severe hair loss
As the saying goes, everything has to start from scratch. A man’s body, mind, and temperament can reflect your health from his hair. Many middle-aged men may experience a decline in physical fitness, which may lead to some hair loss phenomena, as well as feeling tired and lackluster due to long hours and staying up late, so pay attention to whether the kidneys are overworked! Although we lose some hair when washing our hair, if there is a significant amount of hair loss, it indicates that kidney function may be declining. In people with healthy kidneys, the hair is black, bright, and shiny, but when kidney function is poor, hair loss may occur.
3. Persistent dark circles under the eyes
Clinical data shows that many kidney diseases, such as nephritis and kidney stones, may lead to dark circles under the eyes. The reasons are similar to those for hair loss, as poor blood filtration and poor microcirculation can result in poor blood circulation around the eyes, coupled with the thin skin around the eyes, making it more prone to appear blue-purple dark circles.
4. Ears turning black
In traditional Chinese medicine, “the kidneys store essence and open the orifices in the ears”, in simple terms, the health of the kidneys can be reflected through our ears. In high-pressure and high-demand environments, people’s kidneys need to work intensively and under heavy loads, causing the metabolic function of the kidneys to gradually decrease. This leads to the accumulation of toxic substances produced by cell activities in the body, adhering to the inner walls of blood vessels, and the blood vessels in the ears are no exception, gradually causing the ears to darken. If this is the case for you, you must pay more attention to the health of your kidneys!
How can men protect their kidney health in daily life?
Avoid staying up late
Staying up late not only harms the brain, heart, and digestive system but also harms the kidneys. Men should avoid staying up late, sleep early and rise early, maintaining a sleep duration of eight hours per day to avoid insomnia.
Urinate before bedtime
Urination is not only beneficial for detoxification of the body’s toxins but also important for preventing problems like increased bladder pressure, resulting in bladder irritability and weakening of the detrusor muscle functions. This may lead to urinary reflux, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and even kidney damage or failure.
Soaking feet in hot water
The best time for foot soaking is between 7-9 p.m., when the kidney meridian’s energy is weakest, soaking and massaging your feet can improve overall blood circulation, nourishing the kidneys and liver. A wooden basin is preferable for foot soaking. The water temperature should be around 40℃. The foot soaking time should not be too long, ideally 15-30 minutes.
Control alcohol consumption
Excessive alcohol consumption can damage the kidneys because the kidneys need to filter toxins from the blood, and alcohol can cause dehydration, affecting the normal functioning of the kidneys. Excessive alcohol consumption only increases the risk of high blood pressure and liver disease, negatively affecting the kidneys.
Drink plenty of water
Water is one of the best skincare products, and it can also be very helpful for kidney health. Adequate water intake can reduce the concentration of toxic substances in the kidneys, help excrete waste better, and promote overall kidney health.
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