What are the three key early warning signs of kidney health?

3 early key signs on feet reflected kidney health are toes’s health condition, length of toes, toes nails, feet palm lines.

About kidney function

The kidneys are the foundation of physical health. It stores the essence of the whole body and absorbs the qi of the five main internal organs. The kidney is directly related to the health and length of the life.

One of the physiological functions of the kidneys is detoxification. It is the largest detoxification organ in the body, like a filtering sieve, which can excrete metabolic waste and toxins in the body through defecation.

It can also absorb nutrients, promote the production of red blood cells, maintain the balance of water and salt, electrolytes and minerals in the body and help regulating blood pressure. The kidneys are also involved in activating vitamin D, promoting calcium absorption, keeping bones strong.

The physiological functions of the kidneys also include helping growth and development, including hair growth, reproductive ability, controlling the opening and closing of the urethra and anus, defending against disease, controlling hearing, etc.

Without the function of the kidneys, it is impossible to maintain the normal operation of the body. The kidneys are also known as the innate root and the source of life.

However, the kidney is a silent organ, caring for kidneys health starts with caring for the feet.

What can the feet tell us about the kidneys?

The condition of the little toe indirectly reflects the condition of the kidneys

The appearance of the fifth metatarsal toe is related to kidney qi strength

The bladder meridian starts at the inner canthus of the eye, connects to the kidney, and goes down to the corner of the nail at the outer end of the little toe, where it connects with the kidney meridian. The little toe is the starting point of the kidney meridian.

People with thick and big little toes have stronger kidney energy and generally better kidney function.

People with small little toes and thin skin have weak kidney energy and relatively weaker kidney function.

The length of the fifth metatarsal toe determines life expectancy

Generally, people with long and enlarged toes and wider and thicker feet tend to live longer.

The condition of toenails reflects the kidney health

Healthy toenails: The toenails are pink, like cherry blossom petals in full bloom, with the half-moon occupying 1/5 of the toenails.

Fatigue, sub-healthy toenails: If there are vertical stripes on the toenails, the body may be in a state of extreme fatigue, low body function, and sub-health. There is no major disease, but there are always some small, frequent discomforts.

Most of these minor discomforts disappear after a good rest. They reappear after a while, and this happens over and over again.

This is a distress signal from the body, indicating that the yin and yang energy in the body has begun to be unbalanced.

Toenail condition indicates poor eye condition: when the nail of the big toe is higher than others toes, it means eye fatigue and may also indicate myopia or astigmatism.

Anemia and insufficient blood supply shown on the toenails: Pale toenails with lacking blood color are mostly caused by anemia. When the toenails are purple, it means that the blood circulation is blocked and the blood and oxygen supply to the feet are insufficient, which can cause headaches, dizziness and other symptoms.

Toenail condition of poor kidneys: Toenails are half white and the tips are black, which reflects poor kidney health and should be paid special attention to.

Toenail status that may have tumors: Unknown black spots on toenails are likely to be tumors produced by melanocytes. In addition, calcium deficiency can also cause similar symptoms.

The palm lines on the soles of your feet reflect the function of the kidney health

Feet palm lines that indicate bad kidneys: Mainly look at the skin on the ventral side of the big toe. There are reticular and relatively coarse lines, as well as pinhole-like injuries, then the kidneys are not functioning well. There will be symptoms such as decreased energy and decreased desires.

Feet palm lines: The lines on the entire sole of the foot are very obvious and clear, which may indicate depression.

Dry even cracks around heel skin also indicates the kidneys weak.

Others signs of toes showing kidney health too

The wear and tear on the soles of the feet also indicates potential diseases of the internal organs. For example:

1. The heels are worn out obviously, with calluses or cracks: kidney disease may occur

2. The big toe is worn out severely, with calluses: the liver may be prone to disease.

3. The side of the little toe is worn out severely, with calluses: heart disease may occur.

The feet are the farthest from the heart. The starting and ending points of the spleen, stomach, liver, gallbladder, bladder, and kidney meridians are all on the feet. Their normal operation is inseparable from the normal circulation of blood and body fluids.

Their relationship is complementary and mutually reinforcing. They prosper and suffer together.

Is foot massage good for kidney patients?

Of course! Massage can dredge the meridians of the feet, promote blood circulation, and enhance the functions of the liver, gallbladder, stomach, spleen, bladder and kidneys of the feet.

For those who are not sick, massage plays a role in maintaining and preventing the occurrence of diseases. But for those who are already sick, especially those who have been ill for a long time, massage is still not enough.

Moxibustion can nourish the kidneys and strengthen the essence, strengthen yang, improve cold limbs, regulate the function of internal organs, promote metabolism and strengthen physical fitness.

Moxibustion can also restore yang and strengthen the body, restore pulse and treat various critical symptoms such as collapse and weak pulse.

Moxibustion is the most effective green natural therapy for treatment or auxiliary treatment.

Mugwort has the effect of warming the meridians and dispersing cold. The warm energy of moxibustion penetrates the meridians from the skin surface, and because the meridians and internal organs are interconnected, the warm energy reaches the five internal organs, the twelve meridians, and circulates throughout the body.

The flavonoids in mugwort have strong antioxidant properties and can play an antioxidant, free radical scavenging and antibacterial role. Regular moxibustion can not only strengthen the body, but also prolong life.

How can we keep kidney healthy?

– From diet and exercises.

Daily methods of maintaining kidneys at home

Frequently massaging and rotating the waist

The exercise can help stimulate the acupuncture points and meridians of the waist, help to harmonize qi and blood, and replenish the kidney and consolidate the essence.

The Yong quan point on the sole of the foot is the key point for kidneys

Frequently massaging this point can stimulate the qi and blood of the kidney meridian, replenishing kidney yang, making people energetic, strengthening the physical fitness, and improving sleep. People with poor sleep quality and difficulty falling asleep can massage this point every day.

Massage the ears

The ears are where the meridians of the whole body converge, and the internal organs are connected to the ears through the meridians.

Appropriately massaging the earlobe can have the effect of replenishing the kidney and helping sleep, improving hearing and eyesight, strengthening the body, and strengthening the brain.

Soaking feet in hot water

7-9 pm is the time period when the qi and blood of the kidney meridian are the weakest. Soaking feet in hot water at this time can improve blood circulation throughout the body and achieve the effect of nourishing the kidneys and liver.

The best tool to soak feet is in a wooden bucket, and the water temperature should be around 40 degrees Celsius. It is best to soak feet for 15-30 minutes every day. Patients with hypertension should control the soaking time within 15 minutes.

Walking with heels

Walking with heels can stimulate the acupuncture points of the kidney meridian and help prevent and treat osteoporosis.

Take as big steps as possible, with your heels touching the ground first. Be careful not to bend your knees when walking. In addition, when you step forward, your toes should be straight, just like kicking a ball. When your front foot lands, your back heel should be raised.

You can do this kind of walking exercise as long as you have time during the day. For those with limited mobility, you can change to the practice of heel-lifting in place. It also has the same effect.

How to practice heel-lifting

Stand up straight with the feet shoulder-width apart, bring the hands together from the sides to the front of the body, cross both palms and slowly raise them above the head, with the palms turned to the direction of the sky.

At the same time, stretch the body upward as much as possible, and then slowly leave the ground with the heels as the body stretches upward to the extreme, and slowly transfer the body weight to the front of the feet.

Hold on for 2-3 minutes, then put the heels back to the ground heavily, with the body still stretched upwards and the palms still facing the sky.

Stretch the body upwards again until stretching it to the extreme, as if there is a force that is still stretching you upwards, causing the heels to slowly leave the ground, and the center of gravity to slowly move to the forefoot again. Hold on for 2-3 minutes, and land heavily on the heels. Repeat this for 10-20 minutes.

Note: The strength of the heavy landing should be adjusted according to individual tolerance. Do not use excessive force to cause discomfort in the head. This strength must be within the range that you feel comfortable.

Grip fist

Put the thumb in the palm and make a fist. This is a way for everyone to protect themselves immediately when they are born. All babies clench their thumbs. Because babies are very fragile when they are born, the body instinctively activates the self-protection mechanism, which is to clench the fist.

Place the thumb at the base of the ring finger, and then bend the other four fingers to hold it, as if holding a treasure. Control the strength appropriately. This action can solidify the essence, qi, and spirit in the body, playing a role in solidifying the essence, qi, and spirit.

Daily diet / life style

Kidney health depends on adequate nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and a good mental state. The formation of diseases is a process of accumulation. Therefore, every day’s food, dressing, living environment and transportation are related to the health of the kidneys.

Kidney health relies on

1. Stay away from tobacco and alcohol

2. Stay away from fast food

3. Stay away from foods high in sugar, oil, and salt

4. Be aware that some drugs can damage the kidneys

5. People with diabetes or high blood pressure should check the kidneys function regularly

6. Do not abuse drugs

7. Do not overindulge

Mindset

Acceptance

Accept yourself now, accept your own imperfections, the imperfections of others, and the imperfections of the current environment.

Let go

Let go of the unpleasant memories of the past, let go of the stubborn stubbornness

Be positive

Live happily every day

Conclusion

The disease takes a while to develop. When any discomfort occurs, it should be taken seriously. Face it positively, find the cause, change the morbid constitution, and you will be able to recover.

Chronic kidneys disease, acute kidney stone and kidney failure are common in global in modern life. Malnutrition, stressful life, drug abuse and other factors can cause premature aging of the kidneys.

To prevent kidney diseases, you just need to love yourself and be self-disciplined. Without health, everything is meaningless.

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