Nephropathy TCM Health Care

Author: Chai Zhongyuan
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book is part of the "Modern Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Series." During the revision process, it focuses on popularizing knowledge about the prevention and treatment of kidney diseases among the general public. The original book format was broken, and the revision begins with a story to illustrate how kidney deficiency can lead to various illnesses, aiming to spark interest in kidney diseases. It then covers the physiology and pathogenesis of kidney diseases, as well as the understanding of kidney diseases from both traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine perspectives. The book provides detailed explanations of methods for tonifying the kidneys, draining the kidneys, established formulas for kidney diseases, external treatments, and guiding exercises. It also extensively discusses TCM herbs, foods, dietary supplements, beverages, herbal wines, and dietary therapies for kidney health. The content is both engaging and highly practical, allowing readers to learn about kidney disease prevention and treatment through the storylines. Additionally, the book introduces "Essential Tests for Kidney Diseases" and "Common TCM Herbs for Urinary Abnormalities," including routine urine tests, blood tests, renal function tests, blood uric acid levels, ultrasound examinations, and their clinical significance. It also provides reference medications for conditions such as pyuria, hematuria, proteinuria, and sandy urine. It is believed that this will be helpful in addressing practical issues faced by kidney disease patients during treatment.