Sickness is something that everyone can't avoid. How can we get the best treatment after getting sick? In real life, there are often divergent opinions, which leads to many people being confused in the end. So should we listen to traditional Chinese medicine or consult Western medicine?
Today, we will talk about a major category of troubles among kidney friends, such as yams that benefit the kidney and replenish essence, okra that strengthens the kidney and yang, perch that nourishes the liver and kidney, and other kidney tonic products. Can kidney patients touch them?
"Many kidney friends emphasize that kidney tonic foods are never edible!!!"
"Who" is the the final say?
According to records, traditional Chinese medicine has a long history of at least 5000 years, among which the traditional Chinese diet culture is a valuable cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, "tonifying the kidney" is the innate foundation, the root of human reproductive development, and the driving force for the functional activities of the viscera. To achieve dynamic balance through the interdependence and mutual restriction of kidney yang and kidney yin, and to regulate the physiological functions and life activities of the human body through long-term warming and nourishing the kidney, in order to consolidate the foundation and cultivate vitality.
In fact, "tonifying the kidney" is a traditional Chinese medicine term that does not exist in Western medicine. For traditional Chinese medicine, "tonifying the kidney" is a long-term and mild systemic therapy, while Western medicine is a relatively simple and effective treatment for the kidney.
The development process of Western medicine is very short, with a history of only over 100 years. It is a product of the industrial revolution. The diagnosis of certain diseases is clear and the treatment is immediate: Western medicine generally adopts hormone therapy to treat kidney disease, which can achieve quick results. The diagnosis is mainly based on the specific indicators of the patient.
Therefore, for patients with kidney disease, there is no need to dwell too much on the statement that the "kidney tonic" in traditional Chinese medicine is not edible. Take okra as an example: Traditional Chinese medicine calls it kidney tonifying herb, which can improve kidney yang and strengthen the body and strengthen the foundation. It is a daily dietary supplement comparable to ginseng. In terms of Western medicine, okra is rich in vitamins A, B, C, and trace elements such as iron, potassium, and calcium. Its nutritional value is very high. Taking it for a long time, it has a good effect on diabetes, hyperlipidemia, diabetes nephropathy, etc., as well as many green leafy vegetables. In young fruits, there is also a viscous glycoprotein that helps digestion and absorption, can treat gastritis and gastric ulcers, and can protect liver and kidney.
However, if the patient's urine volume decreases, especially if it is less than 500 milliliters per day, it is necessary to selectively eat vegetables. "Because vegetables and fruits are generally rich in potassium, patients with nephrotic oliguria have higher potassium levels in their serum.". If blood potassium is too high, it can lead to sudden cardiac arrest and endanger life. Patients with high blood potassium levels should avoid consumption, or use it after blanching to remove most of the potassium and phosphorus. Therefore, for kidney friends, we have always recommended that they eat reasonably based on their own indicators.
To sum up, whether in traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine, kidney friends only need to learn from each other's strong points and make up for their weaknesses, undergo regular examinations, and treat and recuperate appropriately based on their own indicators. A healthy diet requires not only rich nutrition, but also long-term adherence.