How to nourish and protect the kidneys in winter

　　In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the kidney is the foundation of innateness. Kidney deficiency It is generally divided into kidney yin deficiency and kidney yang deficiency. Kidney yin deficiency manifests as tinnitus, dry mouth, low-grade fever in the afternoon, night sweats, etc.; kidney yang deficiency manifests as: Impotence Premature ejaculation , soreness and weakness in waist and knees, fear of cold and wind, excessive nocturia, general fatigue, etc. With the improvement of modern living standards, most Chinese elderly It manifests as symptoms of kidney yang deficiency, so consumers must use "symptomatic medication" according to their own conditions when replenishing the kidneys. If you are not sure about your situation and which supplement is suitable for you, it is best to consult an expert before determining. The editor below has summarized 14 good ways to protect your kidneys in winter:

　　1. Keep warm in winter

　　The survey found that the number of patients with worsening kidney function in winter is much higher than that in other seasons. The main reason is that blood vessels contract under low temperature, blood pressure rises, urine volume decreases, and blood coagulation becomes stronger, which can easily cause kidney problems.

　　2. Don’t take medicine randomly

　　Many commercially available pain relievers, cold Medicines and Chinese herbal medicines are all nephrotoxic. Do not take them without a doctor's prescription. You should also be aware of the side effects of antibiotics and analgesics prescribed by a doctor.

　　3. Don’t overeat

　　Eating too much protein and salt will increase the burden on the kidneys. In addition, sports drinks contain extra electrolytes and salt, so people with kidney disease should be careful with these drinks.

　　There is an important dependence between food and human kidney function. Both traditional medicine and modern medicine believe that kidney-tonifying effects can be achieved through certain dietary choices.