Six tips for nourishing the kidneys in summer

How to nourish the kidneys in summer? The kidneys are responsible for the body's detoxification function and are very important to everyone, so protecting the kidneys is an urgent matter. The weather is so hot now, and everyone is very concerned about tips for protecting the kidneys. Here are some tips for protecting the kidneys. Let’s take a look.

1. Avoid the heat and don’t be greedy for coolness

In summer, the weather is hot and the air pressure is low, so people's resistance will decrease, which can easily lead to colds. If the cold is caused by streptococcal infection, it may lead to acute nephritis. Therefore, you must not be greedy for coolness. When using air conditioning, you need to pay attention to controlling the temperature, which should generally be around 26 degrees Celsius.

2. Soaking your feet before going to bed is good for protecting your kidneys

You can soak your feet not only in winter, but also in summer. Soaking your feet in warm water before going to bed can help promote blood circulation in the body. At the same time, nerves that have been tense all day and kidneys that have been tired all day can be completely relaxed and fully regulated by soaking your feet, and people will feel comfortable. After soaking your feet, it is recommended not to engage in other activities and fall asleep after a few minutes for better kidney-tonifying effects. You can also add some Forsythia, Honeysuckle, Isatis Root, and Chrysanthemum to help reduce fire and clear away heat.

3. Women should avoid swimming

There are many people in the swimming pool, which easily breeds "miscellaneous bacteria". Bacteria can easily enter the urethra. Especially since the female urethra has a special physiological structure, there is a high chance of retrograde infection, which may eventually lead to acute pyelonephritis. The most typical symptoms of acute pyelonephritis are frequent urination, urgency, pain during urination and low back pain.

4. Balance your mentality and exercise properly

As the temperature rises, some people's tempers also worsen. Too much stress can cause high blood pressure, and high blood pressure can cause kidney damage. Maintaining an optimistic mood and an open-minded attitude can improve immune function. Active and persistent aerobic exercise can not only improve cardiovascular function, but also help eliminate free radicals in the body and protect the kidneys.

5. Drink less beer and more water

Drinking more water can dilute urine and allow it to be excreted quickly, thus protecting your kidneys. Most men do not have a correct understanding of this and do not think drinking water is important. Some even think that drinking water is not as good as drinking beer. Little do they know that drinking large amounts of beer will cause uric acid deposition, leading to renal tubular obstruction and causing kidney damage, especially for patients who already have kidney disease, their condition will be aggravated. The amount of water you drink should generally be kept at around 1500 ml per day. When you sweat a lot in the summer, you should increase it as appropriate.

6. Use Chinese and Western medicines that damage the kidneys with caution

Gastrointestinal infections and other diseases are more likely to occur in summer. You should be careful when taking medications. Western medicines such as sulfonamides, kanamycin, gentamicin, and streptomycin have certain kidney toxicity, so try to avoid these medicines. Traditional Chinese medicines such as Aristolochia, Aristolochia chinensis, Aristolochia paniculata, and Aristolochia stephania also have certain nephrotoxicity. The "culprit" is the aristolochic acid they contain, which should also be given special attention.