The kidneys not only can remove waste and toxins produced in the body, but also play a role in maintaining the stability of the body’s internal environment, ensuring the normal operation of metabolism, the importance of kidney health to the body is self-evident. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the kidneys are the foundation of innate essence and are responsible for physiological functions such as human growth, development, and reproduction. For men, kidney health is particularly important. How can male friends know the condition of their kidneys through changes in their bodies? Let’s take a look at the detailed introduction below!
Whether a man’s kidneys are healthy can be seen on his face! Check out these four signs, are you affected?
1. Lethargy
In the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic, it is mentioned that the kidneys store essence, and essence can transform into kidney qi, which is the original driving force of the body. People with sufficient kidney qi tend to have better mental states. If the kidneys are damaged and kidney qi is insufficient, lethargy may occur.
2. Persistent Eye Swelling
Morning eye swelling is a common symptom for many people, and normally, it should subside quickly. If eye swelling persists for a long time and is difficult to reduce, it may be due to poor kidney function. The kidneys govern water and have a regulating effect on body fluids. If there are kidney problems, the body may experience edema, frequent urination, and urgency.
3. Thinning Hair and Premature Graying
In traditional Chinese medicine, the kidneys control hair health. People with healthy kidneys have an abundance of essence, resulting in lustrous and dark hair. Conversely, thinning, dry, sparse hair, premature graying, severe hair loss, indicate poor kidney condition.
4. Dark Spots on Cheeks
The kidneys are located at the waist in the back, one on each side, corresponding to the cheeks. If dark spots appear on both sides of the cheeks, it indicates an issue with the liver’s detoxification function.
5. Abnormal Pupil Color
Abnormal pupil color also indicates changes in kidney health. Sudden darkening of the pupils, less black and more white in the eyes may be a sign of kidney deficiency.
Of the 5 signs indicating kidney issues mentioned above, how many apply to you? For male friends wanting to nurture their kidneys, apart from consuming kidney-nourishing foods, they can also perform kidney meridian massages.
When nurturing the kidneys, remember to massage the kidney meridian frequently. Once mastered, kidney care can be done anytime, anywhere.
The kidney meridian is one of the body’s twelve meridians, also known as the Kidney Meridian of the Foot-Shaoyin. It begins at the bottom of the toes and ends at the base of the tongue, belonging to the kidneys internally. Therefore, there is an important connection between the strength of the kidney meridian and kidney function. In daily life, male friends wishing to nurture their kidneys can spend a few minutes before sleep massaging the kidney meridian, stimulating the meridian and acupoints appropriately, to achieve kidney strengthening and nurturing effects.
Massage method: Before sleeping, sit quietly on the bed, clasp your fingers together, use a downward rubbing motion, and below the legs, you can use your fists or thumb to knead along the meridian. Apply more pressure on key acupoints until a slight soreness is felt. Keep at it, and your kidneys will improve over time!
