In the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), it is stated that “spring and summer nourish yang, while autumn and winter nourish yin.” Winter is the best season for nourishing the kidneys, yet many people often confuse kidney yin and kidney yang. How can one distinguish between kidney yin deficiency and kidney yang deficiency? Many … Read more
Consult a professional doctor ▼ Kidney deficiency is a common issue that troubles many men, and this problem is becoming increasingly prevalent. Kidney deficiency can be categorized into Kidney Yin Deficiency (肾阴虚, shèn yīn xū) and Kidney Yang Deficiency (肾阳虚, shèn yáng xū), with the latter having a more significant impact on men. What are … Read more
【Disclaimer】The images and text are sourced from the internet. If there is any infringement, please contact us for removal! The audio is synthesized by software; we apologize for any poor experience. Let’s first discuss Kidney Yang Deficiency (Shen Yang Xu). The most obvious manifestation in individuals with Kidney Yang Deficiency is a general sensitivity to … Read more
Generally speaking, the manifestations of Kidney Yang Deficiency (Shen Yang Xu) are primarily characterized by deficiency cold and fear of cold, often accompanied by signs of Qi deficiency. In mild cases, there may be coldness in the lower back and legs, while in severe cases, one can feel cold drafts even in a closed room.In … Read more
Wishing everyone achieves a state of health with balanced Yin and Yang. I previously wrote an article on Kidney Yin Deficiency and Kidney Yang Deficiency, which can transform into a condition of both Yin and Yang Deficiency, discussing symptoms and 15 commonly used TCM formulas. Yesterday, I wrote about the two types of Kidney Yin … Read more
Whenever health issues concerning middle-aged men are mentioned, there is always an unavoidable topic: “deficiency,” such as kidney deficiency, spleen deficiency, etc. Especially kidney deficiency, many male friends, as soon as they experience lower back pain, believe it to be kidney deficiency, leading to indiscriminate supplementation that may not be effective. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) … Read more
What is Kidney Yang Deficiency? Kidney Yang Deficiency (Shen Yang Xu) is a type of deficiency-cold syndrome characterized by the decline of Kidney Yang, leading to a failure in warming and transforming the body. It is often caused by a constitution of Yang deficiency, aging-related Kidney depletion, chronic illness harming the Kidneys, or excessive sexual … Read more
In clinical practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the syndromes of “Kidney Yin Deficiency” (Shen Yin Xu) and “Kidney Yang Deficiency” (Shen Yang Xu) are relatively common in people’s daily lives. However, many people find it difficult to distinguish between these two conditions. So today, let’s discuss this issue for everyone’s reference. First, let’s look … Read more
Menopausal syndrome, referred to in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as premenopausal and postmenopausal symptoms, is often caused by a deficiency of Yang energy or the invasion of external cold and dampness. Excessive consumption of cold foods, overindulgence in cooling activities, excessive sexual activity, or simply aging can lead to a decline in Kidney Yang. The … Read more
Rather than seeking treatment after illness, it is better to nurture health before illness occurs. Using dietary supplements to nourish the body can reduce the likelihood of kidney deficiency, which is a commendable approach. However, if symptoms of kidney deficiency are already present, the foods used for dietary supplementation also need to be adjusted accordingly. … Read more