What to Eat in Winter to Nourish the Kidneys
Disease description:
I’ve recently experienced some lower back pain, and I heard it might be caused by kidney deficiency. Could you advise what foods are beneficial for nourishing the kidneys during winter?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zeng Chaofen
Consuming mutton, donkey meat, and other warming foods during winter helps nourish the kidneys and is generally believed to have effects such as nourishing yin and tonifying the kidneys, as well as invigorating qi and enriching blood. When necessary, kidney-tonifying medications—such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia Six Formula) or Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan (Jin Kui Kidney Qi Pill)—may also be used for treatment. Kidney deficiency commonly manifests as low back pain and night sweats; in men, it may additionally present with erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation. Timely treatment is essential to prevent serious adverse effects on overall health.
