Specialist Doctor 2 Huynh Tan Vu, Day Treatment Unit, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City - Facility 3 said, in traditional medicine kidney considered the "root of life", controls development, reproduction, regulates hormones and directly affects the overall health of humans.

"Kidney has the main function of water, that is, regulating, distributing and excreting water. When this function is disturbed, it can lead to edema, oliguria, frequent urination or nocturia, and water metabolism disorders. Kidney Weakness will also lead to back pain, knee pain, loose teeth, forgetfulness, and early dementia. kidney People with full energy often have a strong and resilient spirit. kidney "People with disabilities are often fearful, lack confidence, forgetful, and disoriented," Dr. Vu shared.

So how to nourish? kidney every day effectively? Below is Dr. Vu's sharing about 3 nutritious dishes kidney Easy to cook at home, delicious and helps the body become healthier according to the principles of oriental medicine.

Millet - Coix - Lotus Seed Porridge

This is a light, easy-to-digest porridge, extremely suitable for those who are often tired, have insomnia, urinate at night or have just recovered from illness.

Illustration: AI

Ingredients : 50g millet, 30g coix seeds, 30g lotus seeds, rock sugar (if you want it sweet).

How to make : Soak coix seeds and lotus seeds for about 1-2 hours until soft. Cook with millet and about 1 liter of water, simmer for 45 minutes - 1 hour. When the porridge is soft, you can add a little rock sugar if you like a sweet taste.

How to eat : Use warm in the morning or evening. Eat 2-3 times a week and you will see a significant improvement in sleep.

This dish is suitable for people with insomnia, the elderly, children with slow growth, and people recovering from illness.

Oxtail soup stewed with wolfberry - Chinese yam - Eucommia ulmoides

This soup is for those who often have back pain, sore knees, weak physiology, cold hands and feet, especially heavy laborers or office workers who sit a lot.

Ingredients : 500g oxtail, 20g wolfberry, 30g Chinese yam, 20g dodder seed, onion, ginger, spices.

How to make : Wash the oxtail, blanch it, and cut it into pieces. Simmer with dodder seed and Chinese yam for 1.5 - 2 hours. Then add wolfberry, simmer for another 15 minutes, and season to taste.

How to eat : Serve hot with white rice. Eat 1-2 times a week to maintain effectiveness.

This dish is for men with erectile dysfunction, people with chronic back pain, postpartum women, and the elderly.

Doctor Vu notes not to use when having fever or symptoms of acute infection.

ILLUSTRATION: AI

Steamed eggs with Polygonum multiflorum and red dates

This dish has the effect of nourishing blood, nourishing hair, beautifying skin and helping to nourish the body. kidney sound, black hair, smooth skin, deep sleep.

Ingredients : 2 eggs, 20g Polygonum multiflorum, 5 red apples, honey (optional).

How to make : Boil the Polygonum multiflorum with 300 ml of water for 30 minutes. Take the boiled water, crack the egg into a bowl with the red apple and the boiled water. Steam for 15-20 minutes. Add honey if you want it sweet.

How to use : Use in the morning or afternoon, 1-2 hours after main meals. Ideal to use 2-3 times a week.

This dish is suitable for people with premature gray hair, anemia, dry skin, postpartum women or people who do a lot of mental work.

"To make the dish nutritious kidney "Eating the right food at the right time is very important. Each dish should only be used 1-3 times per week, do not overuse it. Combine with reasonable rest, light exercise and keep a stable mood. For people with underlying diseases, you should consult your doctor before applying," Dr. Vu shared.