Patient's question:
Hello doctor!Could you please tell me what are the symptoms of kidney yin deficiency? Can it cause impotence and premature ejaculation?
Doctor's answer:
(1) Sexual activity should be moderate, not forced, and not indulgent.(2) Maintain a cheerful mood
The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon repeatedly discusses the harm caused by poor mental and psychological states to the body's organs, believing that "anger harms the liver," "joy harms the heart," "pensiveness harms the spleen," "grief harms the lungs," and "fear harms the kidneys." It advocates for a clear mind and few desires, as well as quiet rest for self-care. Abstain from alcohol and sexual indulgence, regulate daily routines, avoid anger, and eliminate unrealistic fantasies.
(3) Maintain a regular sleep schedule
Ensuring adequate sleep is also an important method for nurturing the kidneys.
3. Strengthen the kidneys
Regularly engage in waist exercises, as these movements can invigorate the mingmen (life gate) and nourish the kidneys while promoting qi absorption. Additionally, you can perform more foot reflexology, particularly stimulating the yongquan point on the sole of the foot. The yongquan point is where turbid qi descends, and frequent massage can benefit essence, nourish the kidneys, strengthen the body, prevent premature aging, and also soothe the liver, brighten the eyes, clear the throat, calm the mind, promote sleep, and enhance appetite. For those with kidney deficiency, activities such as walking, jogging, yoga, tennis, and tai chi are recommended. It is essential to persist and be consistent.