Kidneys
IN YOUR BODY
From a holistic perspective, this is an ideal season to nurture and support your kidneys.
The kidneys help filter blood, help eliminate waste, filter excess fluids, regulate blood pressure, maintain electrolyte balance, produce hormones, balance acids, and activating vitamin D, just to name a few functions.
Because you have two kidneys, don’t go it alone! This is an ideal time to connect with a partner, friend, or coach.
Explore: Who can best support you at this stage in life?
EMOTIONAL HEALTH
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the kidneys are deeply tied to fear.
They hold the energy of life.
The kidneys reflect our vitality, and nothing impedes life like fear.
Chronic fear disrupts vitality and can lead to more obvious kidney imbalances, such as: urinary incontinence, frequent urination, lower back pain, ringing in the ears, swelling or water retention, and brain fog.
In a recent Breakthrough Session, a client reported a marked increase in gray hairs recently. Her session revealed an kidney deficiency reducing her vitality, primarily stemming from a chronic feeling of not feeling supported. We came up with a practical and affordable plan to help restore balance through whole foods, herbs, and teas.
In TCM, kidney imbalances are also linked to premature graying of hair, although Western Medicine links it to other causes.
KEEP IT REAL. Real Foods.
According to the National Kidney Foundation, superfoods for the kidneys include:
Açaí berries
Apples
Blueberries
Citrus fruits
Cherries
Pomegranates
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Avocados
Beans, especially black beans
Broccoli
Leafy greens
Root vegetables
Squash
Flax seeds
Chia seeds
Black Sesame seeds
Eggs
Fish
Yogurt
