Introduction: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidneys are the foundation of innate essence, containing both Yin and Yang components: the foundation of innate essence refers to the foundation of human life, while the kidneys store essence, hence considered the foundation of innate essence. “Yin essence” refers to the essence of Yin, while “Yang essence” refers to the vital energy of Yang.
The balance of kidney Qi directly affects the entire process of human growth, development, aging, and also influences reproductive capacity. Therefore, the presence of the kidneys is particularly important throughout the entire life process. However, nowadays, many people directly harm their kidneys due to some “bad habits.”
4 bad habits, with 2 or more combined, directly lead to kidney disease in men:
1. Staying up late
Staying up late damages the nerves. In modern society, due to the fast pace of life and excessive stress, many men work late into the night and use coffee to stay alert, leading to staying up late. Staying up late is a behavior that severely harms the kidneys, prolonged periods of staying up late can cause anemia, lower back pain, and other illnesses.
2. Holding in urine
Businessmen, due to the nature of their work, often need to attend meetings, and when they get busy, they tend to hold in urine for extended periods, causing bacteria to multiply in the bladder due to the urine staying for too long, which leads to bacteria traveling backward through the ureter to the kidneys, causing pyelonephritis and urinary tract infections.
3. Greasy diet
Due to the habit of modern workers to participate in various dining activities, the food consumed during gatherings tends to be overly greasy, which can lead to the excessive production of nitrogen-containing waste products like uric acid and urea nitrogen, increasing the excretory pressure on the kidneys, which is detrimental to kidney health. In addition, excessive alcohol consumption can easily lead to hyperuricemia.
4. Drinking less water
Drinking less water leads to reduced urine output. This increases the concentration of waste and toxins in the urine, which can eventually trigger kidney stones, renal hydrops, and other kidney diseases. Moreover, modern people often drink beverages, with common ones being highly acidic, while the body’s internal pH tends towards neutrality. The kidneys are the main organ regulating the body’s internal pH, and prolonged consumption of beverages can cause significant changes in the body’s pH balance, thus harming the kidneys.
Hypertension, as a common disease among middle-aged men, what can hypertension patients eat to nourish their kidneys?
Associate Chief Physician of Cardiology, Wang Songnan, said: It is possible to nourish the kidneys in hypertension. It is recommended to consume kidney-nourishing foods in daily diet, including some animal organs in moderation.
However, the general principle still lies in maintaining a light diet and avoiding excessive consumption of greasy foods.
The skillful physician has something to say: Once hypertension is diagnosed, it is important to regularly take antihypertensive medications to control blood pressure. Moreover, it is essential to exercise regularly and improve personal physical fitness.
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