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Goji Berries: Great Nourishment for Kidneys and Eyes

Goji berries are also known as the “fruit of the gods.” In ancient books, it is said that long-term consumption of goji berries can help one maintain a light and youthful body. Those with a poor complexion, sleep problems, backaches, hair loss, nearsightedness, or night blindness can consume goji berries with other food to improve ...

Mikel Davis

A bowl of goji berries.

How to Treat Premature Gray Hair

Premature gray hair is a common phenomenon. But what causes it? According to traditional Chinese medicine, premature gray hair is a warning sign of the body. It usually indicates that the kidney qi is on the decline. The most common causes of premature gray hair are:  Lack of sleep Stress Unbalanced diet  Overwork Obesity  Smoking ...

Hermann Rohr

Woman beginning to get premature gray hair.

10 Tips for Healthy Kidneys

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the most important health care advice concerns our kidneys. Your kidneys aren’t very big — each is about the size of your fist — but they do important work. They keep you healthy by maintaining just the right balance of water and other substances inside your body. Unfortunately, if your ...

Emma Lu

A person with kidney pain.

The Role of the Kidneys in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The kidneys are important organs in the human body, regulating body fluids and expelling waste through urine. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) views kidneys as governing fluids like saliva, perspiration, tears, and lubricating joints. The organ is said to be critical to the function of the ears and bones. The role of the kidneys According to ...

Emma Lu

A glass of water.

4 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Kidneys

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the kidneys are the foundation of life. Maintaining healthy kidneys is essential for keeping the body healthy. When a kidney develops a lesion, it is impossible to discharge the nitrogen-containing waste generated by protein metabolism, causing excessive nitrogen-containing waste to accumulate in the blood. Kidneys control the body’s vital functions, ...

Helen London

Proper care is important for kidney patients.