Modern life moves at a fast pace, and the pressure on men is immense, posing a severe challenge to the kidneys. Many bad habits among men often lead to unavoidable damage to the kidneys; these harmful lifestyle choices can be considered a significant threat to kidney health.
When kidney problems arise, a decline in men’s kidney function will inevitably impact sexual relations. Consequently, men often seek ways to nourish their kidneys and improve their health, hoping to restore their kidneys to a healthy state.
However, many men lack basic medical knowledge and are eager to regain kidney health, which leads to some blindly attempting kidney supplementation and forcefully pursuing all related remedies. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions in this process, and stepping into these traps will ultimately damage the body and kidneys, resulting in harm instead of benefits.
Therefore, before seeking a “miraculous remedy for kidney health,” it is essential to check if you have fallen into one of the following three common pitfalls regarding kidney supplementation:
1. Blindly trusting advertised medications and folk remedies. Many male friends disregard scientific evidence and expert advice, choosing instead to believe television commercials or remedies from remote areas, thinking these options are more effective than scientific guidelines. In fact, these are decisions only those lacking medical knowledge would make; advertised medications are often fake, and folk remedies lack scientific support, which could lead to unforeseen consequences!
2. Supplementing kidneys does not equal enhancing sexual potency. Traditional Chinese medicine divides kidney deficiency into yin and yang. The male-related issues such as impotence and premature ejaculation are associated with kidney yang; however, if a person suffers from kidney yin deficiency, they should not supplement the kidneys. Without understanding the condition, attempting to supplement the kidneys is futile and can even worsen the situation. Supplementing the kidneys should start with balancing yin and yang to achieve the goals of restoring essence and protecting qi.
3. Merely pursuing rapid effects. Most men are unconcerned with what to eat or how to eat; their only focus is whether they can see quick results. This condition is not like a cold, which can simply be cured with medication; instead, it requires a process of regulation. Only by gradually adjusting their bodies and using medication to support kidney health can they achieve effective results. Excessive focus on quick effects will lead to failure!
In fact, instead of using medications to “supplement the kidneys,” attention should be given to daily habits, starting with the details to better care for one’s kidneys.
1. Avoid holding in urine for extended periods. Holding in urine can lead to bladder problems, which in turn can affect the reproductive system. The kidneys are the base and source of the reproductive system.
2. Avoid the abuse of pain medications. There is a saying in China: all medicines have some toxicity, let alone pain medications with significant side effects and aftereffects. Regular use of painkillers can easily lead to kidney issues.
3. Avoid excessive consumption of herbal medicine. Some herbal remedies can be extremely harmful to the kidneys, such as Kudzu Vine, Morning Glory Seed, Guanmuxi, Aristolochia, and Stephania.
Having considered the above points, maintaining good habits is fundamental for men to have healthy kidneys. Only by paying attention to one’s lifestyle and dietary habits can one achieve good kidney health!
