秋分：一場天地與腎臟的“祕密約會”
“一場秋雨一場寒，十場秋雨要穿棉。”當那絲絲涼意如調皮的小精靈，在空氣中肆意穿梭，當樹上的葉子漸漸換上金黃、火紅的衣裳，準備開啓一場浪漫的飄落之旅，秋分，這位優雅的使者，邁着輕盈的步伐悄然來臨。在中醫的智慧寶庫裏，秋分可是個極爲特殊的節點——“秋分陽入陰，天氣入地氣，秋金生腎水”，這短短一句話，就像一把神祕的鑰匙，打開了在人爲養腎的最好時節的大門。
天地交感：秋分的自然密碼
秋分，這一天晝夜均分，陽光與黑暗在天地間達成了短暫的平衡。從自然的角度看，“陽入陰”就像是一場盛大的交接儀式。白天，那熾熱的陽氣如同英勇的戰士，在天空中肆意馳騁，給大地帶來溫暖和光明；而到了夜晚，涼爽的陰氣則像溫柔的仙子，輕輕籠罩着世間萬物。陽氣漸漸潛入陰氣之中，就如同太陽慢慢落入地平線以下，天地間的能量開始發生微妙的變化。
“天氣入地氣”，這聽起來頗有幾分玄幻色彩。其實，從氣象學的角度也能找到一些依據。秋分時節，氣溫逐漸降低，空氣中的水汽開始凝結成露珠，就像天氣把自己的“精華”融入了地氣之中。大地就像一個巨大的容器，吸收着來自天空的能量和物質。據氣象部門統計，秋分前後，全國大部分地區的平均氣溫較夏季下降了 5 - 10℃，空氣溼度也有所降低。這種溫度和溼度的變化，正是天地交感的直觀體現。
而“秋金生腎水”，在中醫的五行學說裏，秋季對應着金，腎臟對應着水。金能生水，就像大自然中的金屬礦石，經過歲月的沉澱和轉化，能孕育出清澈的泉水。秋分時節，自然界中的金氣旺盛，這種金氣就像一股無形的力量，滋養着腎臟的水氣。打個比方，腎臟就像一個水庫，而秋分時的金氣就像源源不斷的水流，爲水庫注入新的活力。
養腎正當時：身體的“緊急需求”
爲什麼說秋分是在人爲養腎的最好時節呢？這得從腎臟在人體中的重要作用說起。腎臟就像人體的“淨化器”和“動力源”，它負責過濾血液中的廢物和毒素，維持體內水鹽平衡，同時還產生多種重要的激素，調節人體的生理功能。如果把人體比作一輛汽車，那麼腎臟就是汽車的發動機和濾清器，發動機提供動力，濾清器保證汽車內部環境的清潔。
然而，在現代社會，人們的生活方式和環境對腎臟造成了很大的壓力。長期熬夜就像給腎臟這個“發動機”不停地超負荷運轉，讓它得不到充分的休息；過度飲酒則像給“濾清器”灌入了大量的雜質，增加了它的負擔；而高鹽、高脂肪的飲食就像給汽車加錯了油，會影響腎臟的正常功能。據統計，我國慢性腎臟病的患病率高達 10.8%，也就是說，每 10 個人中就有 1 個患有慢性腎臟病。而且，這個數字還在呈上升趨勢。
秋分時節，自然界的氣候變化與人體腎臟的生理特點相契合，此時養腎，就像是在合適的季節給汽車進行一次全面的保養。通過合理的飲食、適當的運動和良好的生活習慣，可以爲腎臟補充能量，增強它的功能，預防腎臟疾病的發生。
養腎妙招：接地氣的“養生祕籍”
那麼，在秋分這個養腎的黃金時期，我們該如何做呢？
飲食養腎：舌尖上的“腎臟盛宴”
“藥補不如食補”，在秋分時節，多喫一些具有養腎作用的食物，是簡單又有效的方法。黑芝麻就像腎臟的“黑色精靈”，它富含多種維生素和礦物質，具有滋補肝腎、益精血的作用。據營養學家分析，每 100 克黑芝麻中含鈣量高達 780 毫克，是牛奶的 7 倍多。每天喫一小把黑芝麻，就像給腎臟注入了一股黑色的能量。
核桃也是養腎的佳品，它外形酷似大腦，又有“長壽果”的美譽。核桃中含有豐富的不飽和脂肪酸，能夠改善腎臟的血液循環，增強腎臟的功能。有研究表明，經常食用核桃的人，患腎臟疾病的風險比不食用的人降低了 20%。
運動養腎：動起來的“腎臟活力”
適當的運動可以促進血液循環，增強腎臟的功能。太極拳就像一場舒緩的舞蹈，它的動作柔和、圓活，能夠調節人體的氣血運行，增強腎臟的納氣功能。每天早上打一套太極拳，就像給腎臟做了一次溫柔的按摩。
散步也是一種很好的養腎運動。在秋分時節，漫步在金黃的田野或寧靜的公園，呼吸着清新的空氣，感受着大自然的生機與活力。據運動專家研究，每天散步 30 分鐘以上，可以提高腎臟的代謝能力，促進體內廢物的排出。
睡眠養腎：夢鄉中的“腎臟修復”
充足的睡眠是養腎的重要保障。就像給手機充電一樣，睡眠是身體和腎臟恢復能量的時候。秋分時節，晝夜溫差較大，晚上要保證充足的睡眠時間，早睡早起。有研究發現，每天睡眠時間不足 6 小時的人，患腎臟疾病的風險比睡眠充足的人高出 30%。所以，在這個養腎的好時節，別再熬夜刷手機了，乖乖地躺在牀上，讓腎臟在夢鄉中進行一次深度的修復。
“春生夏長，秋收冬藏”，秋分是大自然收穫的季節，也是我們養腎的黃金時期。讓我們順應天時，把握這個機會，用合理的飲食、適當的運動和充足的睡眠，呵護好我們的腎臟。就像呵護一朵嬌嫩的花朵，讓它在這個美好的季節裏綻放出最絢爛的光彩，爲我們的健康保駕護航。讓我們在秋分的懷抱中，與腎臟來一場浪漫的“約會”，收穫一個健康、活力的自己。
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The Autumn Equinox: A "Secret Date" between Heaven and Earth and Kidney
"One autumn rain and one winter cold, and ten autumn rains you must wear cotton." The Autumn Equinox, the elegant messenger of the Autumn Equinox, is coming quietly. When the leaves on the trees gradually change into golden and red clothes, ready to open a romantic trip. In the treasure house of wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, Autumn Equinox is an extremely special node - "Autumn Equinox Yang enters Yin, weather enters earth qi, autumn gold produces kidney water." This short sentence, like a mysterious key, opens the door to the best time for human kidney nourishment.
The Natural Code of the Autumn Equinox
On the Autumn Equinox, the day is equally divided between day and night. Light and darkness have reached a temporary balance between heaven and earth. From a natural point of view, "the yin and yang" is like a grand transitional ceremony. During the day, the blazing sun, like a brave warrior, runs wild in the sky, bringing warmth and light to the earth. At night, however, the cool shadows, like gentle fairies, lightly enveloped everything in the world. The yang gradually dives into the yang, just as the sun slowly falls below the horizon, and the energy between the heavens and the earth begins to change subtly.
"The weather is hot," which sounds a bit of a fantasy. In fact, some evidence can be found from a meteorological point of view. During the Autumn Equinox, the temperature drops gradually, and the moisture in the atmosphere begins to condense into dew, just as the weather melts its essence into the earth''s atmosphere. The earth is like a giant vessel, absorbing energy and matter from the sky.Around the Autumn Equinox, the mean temperature in most parts of China is 5-10 °C lower than that in summer. This change in temperature and humidity is the intuitive manifestation of the cross-strait feeling.
And "autumn gold produces kidney water," in the five-line theory of Chinese medicine, the autumn corresponds to gold, and the kidney corresponds to water. Gold can produce water, just like metal ores in nature, which can be precipitated and transformed over the years to produce crystal clear spring water. During the Autumn Equinox, the natural gas of gold is exuberant. This gas of gold is like an invisible force that nourishes the water vapor of the kidney. To put it another way, the kidneys act as a reservoir, and the Autumn Equinox''s Auric Gas is like a constant stream of water, energizing the reservoir.
Kidney maintenance is timely: the body''s "emergency needs"
Why is the Autumn Equinox the best season for nourishing the kidneys? This begins with the important role of the kidney in the human body. Like the "purifier" and "power source" of the human body, the kidney is responsible for filtering waste and toxins from the blood, maintaining the water and salt balance in the body, and also producing a variety of important hormones that regulate the body''s physiological functions. If the human body is likened to a car, then the kidneys are the engine and filter of the car. The engine provides power and the filter ensures the clean interior of the car environment.
However, in modern society, people''s lifestyle and environment put a lot of pressure on the kidneys. Staying up late for a long time is like giving the "engine" of the kidney to constantly overload, so that it does not get enough rest. Excessive drinking is like pouring a lot of impurities into the filter, increasing its burden. A diet high in salt and fat is like adding the wrong oil to the car, which will affect the normal function of the kidneys. According to statistic, the sickness rate of chronic kidney disease in our country is as high as 10.8%, that is to say, there is 1 in every 10 people suffering from chronic kidney disease. Moreover, this figure is on the rise.
During the Autumn Equinox, the natural climatic variations coincide with the physiological characteristics of the body''s kidneys. Nourishing the kidneys at this time is like giving a car a full maintenance at the right time. Through reasonable diet, proper exercise and good living habits, you can replenish energy for the kidney, enhance its function and prevent the occurrence of renal disease.
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So, in the Autumn Equinox this golden age, what should we do?
Diet for kidneys: "Kidney feast" on the tip of your tongue
"Medicine is better than food," in the Autumn Equinox, eat more food has the role of nourishing the kidney, is a simple and effective way. Black sesame is like the kidney "black wizard," it is rich in a variety of vitamins and mineral substances, with nourishing the liver and kidney, the role of Yijingxue. According to nutritionists, the amount of calcium in every 100 grams of black sesame is as high as 780 mg, more than seven times that of milk. Eating a small handful of black sesame seeds every day is like injecting a wave of black energy into your kidneys.
Walnuts are also good for kidney maintenance. They are similar in shape to the brain and have the reputation of being the "long-lived fruit." Walnut is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, can improve kidney circulation, enhance kidney function. Studies have shown that regular consumption of walnuts, the risk of renal disease than people who do not eat 20%.
Exercise promotes the kidneys: the "vitality of the kidney" when you move.
Proper exercise can promote blood circulation and enhance kidney function. Tai chi is like a soothing dance, its movements are soft and round, and can regulate the body''s air and blood flow and enhance the nasal function of the kidneys. Playing a set of tai chi each morning is like giving a gentle massage to your kidneys.
Walking is also a good kidney exercise. During the Autumn Equinox, you can walk in the golden fields or quiet gardens, breathe the fresh air, and feel the vigor and vitality of the nature. According to exercise experts, walking for more than 30 minutes a day can improve the metabolic capacity of the kidneys and promote the excretion of waste in the body.
Kidney Maintenance in Sleep: "Kidney Repair" in Dreaming
Getting enough sleep is an important guarantee for kidney health. Just like charging a cell phone, sleep is a time when the body and kidneys restore energy. During the Autumn Equinox, there is a big temperature difference between day and night. Studies have found that people who sleep less than 6 hours a day have a 30% higher risk of developing renal disease than those who get enough sleep. So, in this good time for kidney maintenance, stop staying up late and brushing your phone, lie in bed and allow your kidney to undergo a deep repair in your sleep.
The Autumn Equinox is the harvest season, and it is also the golden time for us to nourish our kidneys. Let us take the opportunity to take care of our kidneys with a proper diet, proper exercise and adequate sleep. It''s like taking care of a delicate flower so that it shines its brightest in this wonderful season and protects our health. Let''s have a romantic date with the kidney in the arms of the Autumn Equinox.
Author Bio: Liang Shijie is a senior medical practitioner in traditional Chinese medicine with an undergraduate degree. He has been engaged in traditional medicine clinical work for 24 years and has accumulated a wealth of clinical experience. Following Chen Yong, chief physician of liver disease at Beijing Traditional Medicine Hospital, affiliated with Capital Medical University, and renowned old Chinese medicine, he has been treated for many years and received great attention. He specializes in the treatment of difficult diseases using "conversational traditional therapy" and special treatments combined with the academic ideas of Jiao Shude and Guan Yubo''s ten-level diagnosis.He is currently a researcher at the Shude Tang TCM Research Institute in Beijing, a fellow at the new 3 + 3 project of traditional Chinese medicine flame inheritance in Beijing - a scholar at the inheritance workstation of Jiao Shude''s protégés (Chen Yong),He is a standing committee member of the International Expert Committee on E-learning and Health Care, a member of the Jiao Shude Academic Heritage Special Committee of the Chinese Association for the Advancement of Chinese Medicine Research, and the first cancer specialist to be included in the chapter of the Chinese Pharmaceutical Culture Research Association. Won the 2020 China Association for the Promotion of Traditional Chinese Medicine Zhongjing Medical Branch held the eighth session of the Medical Saint Zhongjing Nanyang Forum "Classic Prescription Famous Doctor" honorary title. The winner of the first Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei "Pingui Cup" Yanzhao Medical Research Essay Award in 2023. His work was featured in the journal Current Scientist and the journal Chinese Talent.
