Do you think toothache is caused by inflammation or tooth decay? Pay attention! Kidney deficiency may also cause toothache. Why are dental problems related to kidneys? The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine states that “teeth are the remainder of bones”. In layman’s terms, the excess bones grow into teeth. Therefore, teeth are bones.
Then, whether the kidney’s essence is sufficient is related to the health of teeth. Only when the kidney’s qi is strong and the kidney’s essence is sufficient can the bone marrow be continuously generated to provide sufficient nutrition for bones and teeth, so that the human body’s bones will be strong and the teeth will be healthy.
We can use this close relationship between kidney qi and teeth to judge whether kidney qi is sufficient by observing the health of teeth. Unhealthy teeth are the external manifestation of insufficient kidney qi.
If the teeth are loose, sparse, yellowed and dull, and are accompanied by symptoms such as low back pain, dizziness, tinnitus, hair loss, a thin tongue, a red tongue, little or no tongue coating, and a thin and rapid pulse, it is generally due to kidney yin deficiency. We can strengthen the teeth by nourishing yin and tonifying the kidney.
If the teeth are loose, sparse, yellow and dull, and are accompanied by weakness in chewing, shortness of breath, laziness in speaking, pale tongue, white tongue coating, and a deep and weak pulse, it is considered to be a case of kidney qi deficiency , and the method of tonifying the kidney and replenishing qi can be used to strengthen the teeth.
How to nourish the kidneys?
Moxibustion in traditional Chinese medicine is a very good way to nourish the kidney. You can choose acupoints such as Shenshu, Taixi, Mingmen, etc. Using the moxibustion doctor moxibustion instrument, you can moxibustion multiple acupoints at the same time, saving time and effort. At the same time, it can replenish kidney yang, detoxify and dispel cold, and fundamentally change the condition of the kidney.
How to protect your teeth in daily life?
- The key to tooth care is details, so it is best to develop a good lifestyle.
- Pay attention to oral hygiene and develop a good habit of “brushing teeth in the morning and evening, and rinsing mouth after meals”.
- A quick temper and easy anger will catalyze toothache, so it is advisable to keep an open mind and calm emotions.
- Do not eat hard food, and eat less sour, too cold, or too hot food.
- Avoid alcohol and hot foods.
- Keep bowel movements smooth and do not allow fecal toxins to rise.
- Maintain a good work and rest schedule and ensure adequate sleep to ensure the smooth functioning of your internal organs.
Food supplements to nourish the kidney and replenish qi:
1. Eat some wolfberries when you have nothing to do
Wolfberry: It is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It can nourish the kidney and liver, improve eyesight, strengthen muscles and bones, and can prolong life if taken for a long time. It is especially suitable for middle-aged women with kidney deficiency.
You should eat wolfberries in moderation. Generally speaking, eating less than 20 a day is enough. You can chew them like raisins, or drink them in soups. You can also use 20 grams of wolfberries to make tea, soups, or porridge, or chew them and take them with warm water.
2. Eating more yam is a good idea
Chinese yam: It is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It is a top-grade medicine in traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to its lung-tonifying and spleen-strengthening effects, it can also nourish the kidneys and replenish essence. People with kidney deficiency should eat it regularly.
When eating yam, you can fry, stir-fry, cook or stew it according to your personal taste. You can eat 50-200 grams a day. In addition to nourishing the kidney, yam also has a significant effect on the lungs and spleen. In addition, you can also eat more black sesame, walnuts, and chestnuts, which can play a role in replenishing kidney essence. You can also use bones to make soup, stew cavity bones, and make pig’s trotter soup.
3. Black beans can nourish the kidneys and beautify the skin
Black bean: It tastes sweet, is mild in nature, and is non-toxic. It has the effects of relieving exterior symptoms and clearing away heat, nourishing blood and calming the liver, nourishing the kidney and strengthening yin, and replenishing deficiency and blackening hair.
Here is a dietary therapy recipe: take 50 grams of black beans, 15 grams of longan meat, and 50 grams of red dates. Wash the black beans and red dates, put them into a casserole, add three bowls of water, and simmer. When the water is boiled down to two-thirds, remove the scum on the soup and drink it. It can nourish the kidneys and beautify the skin.
