The kidney in the operation of human organs, the function is very powerful, it undertakes the body's "waste" task, can filter out the harmful substances in the blood, and excrete in the form of urine, but also to maintain the balance of minerals in the blood, release hormones that regulate blood pressure and so on...
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Chinese medicine also believes that the rise and fall of kidney qi directly affects the aging process of people, and the normal function of the kidneys plays a pivotal role in the health and longevity of the human body.
Therefore, Chinese is very keen on "nourishing the kidneys". It's just that many people make a lot of efforts every day, but often the kidneys are not repaired, but they eat badly! Why?
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Kidney-breaking food on the table
Just as the so-called "disease comes from the mouth", some foods are eaten by many people all day, but they do not know that they are actually the "culprits" who hide the deepest and hurt the kidneys the most.
1. Cured meat
Meat products such as cured meat and cured fish are often popular because of their "taste".
However, people who have made cured meat know that cured meat must be salted whole package to succeed, so the salt content of this type of food must be seriously exceeded, and if you eat a few bites, you must drink water to press it.
Although Chinese medicine believes that "saltiness enters the kidneys", excessive saltiness will definitely hurt the kidneys!
Therefore, the kidneys are actually organs that are afraid of "salty".
And some studies have found that 95% of the salt eaten daily is metabolized by the kidneys, the intake of salt is too much, the kidneys always work overtime, and it is difficult not to be "tired" in the long run! People who love to eat cured meat must pay attention not to eat more and control their intake.
2, put the leftovers for a long time
The reason why leftovers are called kidney damage weapons is because of them - E. coli!
Generally speaking, E. coli is one of the normal flora in the intestine, which is usually not pathogenic and does not easily appear in our food.
However, the storage environment of leftovers is complex and susceptible to pollution, and the longer the storage time, the more E. coli multiply, and exceeding a certain standard will have a certain impact on health.
Moreover, it will also damage the vascular endothelium, promote the coagulation mechanism in the body, and cause many embolic lesions, which are unique to the kidneys and are associated with E. coli syndrome.
Therefore, in addition to eating less leftovers, we must also pay attention to good hygiene habits in the kitchen, separate raw and cooked, and cook food thoroughly before eating.
Most importantly, kitchen waste is kept at a distance from ingredients, and cooks must wash their hands frequently.
3. Star fruit
Carambola is sweet and sour, juicy, delicious and delicious, but for people with bad kidneys, especially people with incomplete kidney function, it may be a poison. This is because starfruit contains a neurotoxin and oxalic acid.
Normal people can successfully excrete these substances from the body after eating star fruit, but people with renal insufficiency do not have the ability to excrete them, which will cause neurotoxicity.
Therefore, people who already have kidney disease or have had kidney disease should fast to carambola and processed products, and it is best for healthy people not to eat more than 2 a day.
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These behaviors also hurt the kidneys
In fact, in addition to eating, there are many bad habits in life that also hurt the kidneys.
Our kidneys are like a sewage treatment plant in a city, transporting the supplies needed for the operation of the factory through various channels and treating sewage.
The difference is that the sewage plant treats the pollutants and discharges clean water, while the kidneys leave useful things behind and filter out the waste.
1, drink too little water
You can imagine that if the sewage treatment plant does not have enough power energy, the workers cannot get supplies, and the urban sewage transportation is not smooth, it will naturally stop.
The same goes for the kidneys, if the amount of blood reaching the kidneys is insufficient:
First, if you can't transport enough "nutrients" to the kidneys, ischemia and hypoxia damage will occur, and the result is impaired kidney function;
Second, metabolic waste from other parts of the body cannot be discharged in time.
Drink less water in daily life, although it will not immediately harm the kidneys, but it is not conducive to the excretion of human metabolites, especially for patients with hyperuricemia and urinary tract stones, etc. Drinking more water helps to alleviate the disease and prevent recurrence.
2. Holding urine
The most common thing in life is to hold urine. Everyone always has all kinds of reasons, no time, the toilet is far away, the game is in a critical situation, the bed is so comfortable...
Holding urine is not a good thing, over time, the bladder will be affected, continue to develop, urine reflux may hurt the kidneys.
3. Drug abuse
It is a three-point poison of medicine, and drug abuse is one of the causes of kidney damage. The drug will travel through the blood throughout the body, and then the toxicity of the drug will be metabolized through the filtration of the kidneys. This increases the metabolic burden on the kidneys and may even cause kidney failure.
Most of the nephrotoxicity of Western medicines will be marked in the instructions, look more before taking the drug, some drugs with good efficacy, and you can't eat it often.
The drug instructions will also indicate how to adjust the dose for patients with poor kidney function. When we go to the hospital, remember to tell the doctor about the medical history, and pay attention to the instructions before taking medicine.
4. Smoking
The ingredients in tobacco, especially heavy metals such as nicotine, lead and cadmium, can hurt the kidneys, and smoking only worse if the patient already has problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
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5 habits that are really good for the kidneys
When it comes to caring for the kidneys, many people's first impression is "reducing intercourse", but in fact, this matter has nothing to do with the kidneys.
The kidney in modern medicine refers to an organ like a pair of large broad beans, which belongs to the urinary system, and the "kidney" of "kidney deficiency" is still not much the same.
There are 6 really effective ways to protect your kidneys.
1. Regular physical examination, at least once a year
The first cause of chronic renal failure in mainland China is chronic glomerulonephritis, an early asymptomatic disease that most patients find in the mid- to late stages.
Adhering to a standardized physical examination at least once a year can detect hematuria, proteinuria and other manifestations early, which is of great significance for early control of the disease.
2. Quit smoking and alcohol, and get rid of bad living habits
For the health of the kidneys, smoking is worth quitting, because smoking will definitely increase the incidence of kidney disease.
Ingredients such as nicotine and tar in tobacco can not only cause arteriosclerosis to indirectly damage the kidneys, but also directly damage the kidneys.
Although alcohol consumption does not directly damage the kidneys, long-term heavy drinking will damage the liver, and when the liver fails, hepatorenal syndrome will occur.
In addition, excessive alcohol consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases can also cause secondary kidney damage.
3. Control weight
Obesity can cause glomerular disease, and severe ones can cause kidney failure.
This is not the world's discrimination against fat people, but obesity increases the metabolic burden of the kidneys, making the kidneys overwhelmed.
So, even if it's not for the sake of beauty, there's one more reason to lose weight.
4, do not abuse drugs, do not take traditional Chinese medicine, tonics, health care products for a long time
The kidneys are the main metabolic organs of the human body, and almost all the metabolic waste products in our body are eventually excreted from the kidneys.
Drugs and foods of unknown ingredients can easily cause damage to the kidneys, which refers not only to drugs in modern medicine, but also to some Chinese medicines and "tonics".
5. Drink more water to ensure adequate water
Drinking plenty of water can promote urination, reduce the concentration of toxins in the urine, and protect the renal tubules. Especially after infection or strenuous exercise, adequate hydration may reduce the risk of kidney damage. Many medications also require adequate hydration (such as chemotherapy) to reduce the nephrotoxicity of the drug.
In a word, there is no "good medicine" for "tonifying the kidneys" in the world. Do a good job of prevention and less tossing, do not add trouble to the kidneys, this is the most economical, the most effective "kidney protection".
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