The kidneys are very important in the human body’s organs. Everyone knows that only when our kidneys are healthy, can our bodies be healthier. The kidneys are located on both sides of the lower back, shaped like beans. The main function of the kidneys is to filter out waste from the blood through thousands of kidney units and excrete it through urine. When the kidney units are damaged or even the entire kidney function is lost, waste cannot be excreted, which can lead to poisoning in the body. For men, it plays a role in regulating hormones, so kidney care is particularly important for men.
1. Swelling of the eyelids:
When a man’s kidneys are injured, swelling may occur in the eyelids. Because the kidneys are important metabolic organs in the body, they participate in the metabolism of water. By excreting urine, they remove waste toxins from the body and maintain water and salt balance. If kidney function decreases, the kidneys cannot maintain water and salt balance in the body, leading to the expulsion of excess water from the body, resulting in noticeable swelling, especially in the eyelids.
2. Severe hair loss:
As the saying goes, everything starts from the head. A man’s health, spirit, and temperament can be reflected in his hair. Many middle-aged men may experience hair loss as their physical fitness gradually declines. Prolonged stress and staying up late can make the hair look dull and lifeless, so pay attention to whether the kidneys are overworked. Although it’s normal to lose some hair when washing, excessive hair loss indicates a possible decline in kidney function. Healthy kidneys are associated with dark, shiny, and glossy hair, while poor kidney function may lead to hair loss.
3. Persistent dark circles:
Clinical data shows that many kidney diseases, such as nephritis and kidney stones, can cause dark circles. Similar to hair loss, poor blood filtration and microcirculation can lead to poor blood circulation around the eyes, coupled with the delicate skin around the eyes, resulting in blue-purple dark circles.
4. Darkening of the ears:
In Chinese medicine, “the kidneys store essence and open to the ears,” meaning kidney health can be reflected in our ears. Long-term exposure to high-pressure environments requires the kidneys to work intensively. The kidneys’ metabolic function may decrease, leading to the accumulation of toxins within the body that cling to blood vessel walls, including those in the ears, causing them to darken. If this happens to you, pay close attention to your kidney health!
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 damages the kidneys. Therefore, men should refuse to stay up late, maintain eight hours of sleep per day, and avoid insomnia.
– Urinate before sleep: Urination helps detoxify the body. Prolonged urinary retention can lead to increased bladder pressure, causing urinary dysfunction and urinary reflux, which can lead to urinary tract infections, nephritis, even kidney insufficiency, and failure.
– Soak feet in hot water: The best time for foot soaking is between 7 and 9 p.m. This helps nourish the kidneys and liver by improving overall blood circulation. The water temperature should be around 40°C, and soaking for 15-30 minutes is recommended.
– Limit alcohol intake: Excessive alcohol consumption damages the kidneys as they filter toxins from the blood. Alcohol can cause dehydration, affecting the kidneys’ normal function, increasing the risk of high blood pressure and liver diseases, impacting kidney health negatively.
– Drink more water: Water is one of the best health tonics, greatly contributing to kidney health. Adequate hydration reduces the concentration of toxic substances in the kidneys, facilitating better waste excretion and promoting overall kidney health.
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