Decoding the ‘Master of Water Purification’ in the Body

The human kidneys can filter blood throughout the body every 4 minutes, which is a miracle for an organ the size of a fist. The prevalent trend of chronic kidney disease among modern people is actually a silent accusation against unhealthy lifestyle habits.

Maintaining the kidneys requires three dimensions: scientific drinking water is the foundation, 1500-2000 milliliters of warm boiled water per day can form an “internal circulation cleaning”, but it is necessary to avoid cow drink style hydration. Diet emphasizes “three lows and one control” – low salt, low fat, low purine, controlling protein intake, and avoiding the kidneys becoming a “processing plant” for metabolic waste. Be alert to the risks of drug abuse, as antipyretic and analgesic drugs, antibiotics, and other chemical substances need to be metabolized by the kidneys. Long term abuse is equivalent to soaking organs in medicinal solutions.

Traditional Chinese medicine health wisdom proposes the concept of “black entering the kidney meridian”. Ingredients such as black beans and black sesame are rich in anthocyanins, which can enhance the antioxidant capacity of the kidneys. Regular routine urine examination can more intuitively reflect the kidney health than physical examination blood sampling. Signals such as foam urine and increased nocturnal urine are red alarms sent by the body. The essence of kidney care is to establish a benign mechanism for dialogue with the body.