The saying goes, “Lack of yang energy leads to a hundred illnesses.”
For men, having sufficient yang energy in the body helps enhance male charm and contributes to overall health.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, “Nourishing the kidney is nourishing yang energy.” The kidney is the place where “essence” is stored, and this essence refers to a kind of energy in the body that can be transformed into kidney energy, providing ample vitality.
In recent years, there has been an increasing number of men with insufficient yang energy in their bodies, mainly due to unhealthy lifestyle and dietary habits. It is advised to make changes early on and not take it lightly.
Revealing behaviors that deplete male “yang” ranks staying up late at the bottom. After reading the first place, don’t take it lightly.
1. Smoking and excessive drinking
Smoking and drinking harm the liver and kidneys. Cigarettes contain a large amount of nicotine, which can lead to decreased lung function and even affect the kidneys, resulting in insufficient kidney energy.
According to traditional Chinese medicine: Alcohol is a damp evil. Regular heavy drinking can impair kidney function, affect oxygen absorption, worsen internal dampness, lower immunity, and increase the risk of diseases.
2. Prolonged sitting
Many men, due to work reasons, often sit at the desk in the office, which can slow down metabolism, reduce blood circulation speed, and lead to toxin buildup, damaging the body’s yang energy.
Prolonged sitting without movement can cause significant damage to the kidneys and urinary system, depleting the body’s yang energy. Hence, it is advised to change this sedentary behavior promptly.
3. Excessive indulgence
Many men indulge their desires excessively without moderation, leading to deficiency in kidney yang, resulting in low energy and physiological degeneration.
While appropriate intimacy with one’s partner can help relieve stress and promote health, overindulgence can deplete kidney function, weaken the body, and gradually deplete energy.
4. Staying up late frequently
Regardless of the reasons for staying up late, prolonged late nights can seriously impact sleep. Although staying up late ranks at the bottom of the list in depleting yang energy, the damage it causes to the body should not be underestimated.
Staying up late for a long time can weaken the body’s metabolism, disrupt hormone secretion, weaken yang energy, and be detrimental to health. Staying up late can deteriorate your energy levels over time; it is advisable to change this behavior promptly.
Unhealthy lifestyle and dietary habits can lead to a gradual lack of yang energy in the body and increase the risk of diseases. It is recommended to make changes early on as when the body lacks yang energy, there will be signs your body will show.
When a man’s yang energy is about to “dry up,” the body often shows 6 signs, if any of which is present, congratulations:
1. Feeling very cold
If the body lacks yang energy, blood circulation will worsen, causing blood congestion, blood deficiency, and resulting in cold hands and feet, a cool back, and feeling very cold even in warm weather.
When this occurs, it indicates insufficient yang energy in the body, imbalance between yin and yang, excessive internal coldness, lower resistance, and an increased risk of diseases.
2. Cloudy eyes
Cloudy eyes indicate a lack of yang energy. When yang energy is sufficient, the eyes are bright and clear.
As people reach middle age, they may notice cloudiness in their eyes, indicating a lack of yang energy in the body. If you experience this symptom, it is recommended to seek timely treatment.
3. Pale complexion
In traditional Chinese medicine, a rosy complexion often reflects the normal functioning of the body’s organs, while a pale complexion indicates suboptimal health status.
Most people with insufficient yang energy usually have a pale complexion. When this happens, it suggests the need to promptly replenish yang energy in the body to maintain normal bodily functions.
4. Abdominal pain and diarrhea
People with insufficient yang energy often experience various chronic intestinal disorders. After late nights or consuming cold foods, they may have varying degrees of diarrhea, or undigested food in their stool, signaling issues with their digestive system.
5. Prone to illnesses
As the saying goes, “Lack of yang energy leads to a hundred illnesses.” If a person lacks yang energy, dark circles under the eyes become more apparent, affecting the health of the internal organs.
Some individuals may experience nausea, vomiting, reduced appetite, loose stools, etc., primarily due to declining immunity. Immunity serves as the body’s protective barrier, and compromised immunity paves the way for diseases to manifest.
6. Soreness in the lower back
Individuals with insufficient yang energy are prone to weakness in the limbs, experiencing a constant sense of soreness and numbness. If a non-physically active person suddenly feels lower back pain, immediate attention is warranted as it indicates insufficient yang energy.
Adhere to three practices to gradually replenish yang energy:
Regular exercise
As the saying goes, “Life lies in movement.” Engaging in suitable exercise daily helps accelerate blood circulation, expel toxins and waste from the body, and release stress. It is recommended to allocate around 30 minutes daily for aerobic exercise to gradually replenish yang energy.
Foot soaking
Feet are deemed the second heart of the body, containing numerous nerve endings on the soles linked to the brain and closely related to overall health. Regularly soaking feet in hot water helps eliminate internal damp and cold toxins, adjusts the body, stimulates foot meridians with warm water, enhances immunity, ensures adequate sleep, and boosts yang energy in the body.
Regular intake of “1 fruit”
Studies suggest that mulberries are rich in anthocyanins, amino acids, vitamins, etc., with anti-oxidative properties surpassing vitamin C by 20 times and vitamin E by 50 times.
As documented in the “Compendium of Materia Medica”: “Mulberries alleviate thirst, benefit the five viscera and joints, promote blood circulation and nourish qi. Long-term consumption prevents hunger, soothes the mind, enhances intelligence…”
Mulberries contain the essence of mulberry trees, consuming them regularly helps maintain the health of various organs. For male friends who smoke and drink often, soaking dried mulberries in water is also a good choice, aiding in preserving the body’s yang energy.
