Winter
After an intensely busy autumn and a one-month sabbatical, I am back to blogging. And just in time to provide information on how to care for yourselves during winter. Each season has its specific set of instructions, with winter's instructions focusing on the kidneys. Kidneys are the root of qi. Kidneys also store the body's essence and govern reproduction, growth and birth.
What would cause kidney pathologies? Fear, since it is the emotion relating to kidneys, may cause kidney deficiency. Other etiologies that may harm the kidneys are: excessive sexual activity, chronic illness, overwork, and old age.
Kidney yang (energetic) pathologies may present as:
- low back pain
- frequent and pale urination
- chills
- cold hands and feet
- weak legs and knees
- edema of the lower extremities
- impotence
- premature ejaculation
- infertility
Kidney yin (fluid) pathologies may present as:
- heat in the hands and feet, especially in the afternoon
- malar flush
- excessive thirst
- dark, scanty urination
- tinnitus
- dizziness
- night sweats
What should you do if you suspect that you may have deficient kidneys with any of the above physical manifestations?
1. Get acupuncture.
2. Consider taking an herbal prescription during the winter season.
3. Rest. The nights are longer in winter for this reason.
4. Get plenty of fluids.
5. Gentle yoga will keep the low back supple and twisting will wring out the organs.
As always, I look forward to your questions and comments.
Thank you for reading.
Tamara ZumMallen
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Hi Tamara
This is great info to know. I have never had acupuncture done before, but I have tried reflexology and they state the same ideas about the kidneys. They are so important indeed and many people often overlook their health.
For me and my kidneys all is well, but I do need to drink more water...
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Hi Tamara - I just wanted to say hi from a fellow blogging acupuncturist, it's great to see you out there in the blogosphere promoting TCM. All the Best!
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