I can heal myself. 22. Black foods

Black corresponds to the water energy of the five elements and refers to the energy of storing and organizing. The season is winter, the direction is north, it is the old age of life, and it corresponds to the middle of the day. It belongs to the kidneys and bladder among the five internal organs and strengthens kidney function and regulates hormones. It is represented by the ears, bones, bladder, genitals, waist, and hair and governs hearing. The taste is salty

Black and purple foods have a black color due to plant pigments called anthocyanins. Anthocyanin prevents various diseases by neutralizing free radicals that cause aging and various diseases in the body, helps prevent aging, has anti-cancer effects, prevents heart disease, protects eyesight, protects eyesight, and relieves mental stress.

5. Water-salty food that benefits the kidneys and bladder

Grains: Black beans, black beans, black rice, black sesame seeds, black rice, chia seeds, buckwheat, etc.
Vegetables: Purple sweet potato, red cabbage, eggplant, wood ear mushroom, bean rice cake leaves, yam, etc.
Fruits: Raisins, mulberries, watermelon seeds, chestnuts, blueberries, blackberries, prunes, grapes, etc.
Meat: Kidneys, bladder and reproductive organs of various animals, black goats, bonefish, pork, squid ink, caviar, seaweed, seaweed, kelp, seaweed, etc.
Teas: Pu-erh tea, bean-flavored tea, soy milk, Vegemil, etc.
Seasoning: soybean paste, soy sauce, roasted salt, tofu, etc.

Our ancestors fed black beans and black sesame seeds to convalescent patients because they believed that black foods strengthened the function of the kidneys, which are responsible for reproduction, development, and hematopoiesis. Black beans, a complete protein, are effective in eliminating various poisons, promoting metabolism in the kidney system, treating diabetes, dementia, menopausal symptoms, skincare, anti-aging, tinnitus, graying hair, and preventing hair loss. You can eat it with rice, stir-fried beans, or stir-fried. If necessary, you can see good effects by making black bean soy milk on an empty stomach in the morning. Products sold on the market are too low in sugar content and have a high sugar content, so I do not recommend them. Yongcheonhyeol is a representative acupuncture point that preserves the energy of the kidneys, or innate nature. It is the place where the soles of the groom’s feet were hit on the first night, and it is the place where ancient scholars would hit their fists while sitting cross-legged and reading a book.

Dr. Jin-man Kim, director of Peace Oriental Clinic