In the fast-paced modern life, many people are faced with the problem of lack of kidney qi. Staying up late, stress, bad habits, etc., put a huge burden on our kidneys, and then a series of physical problems, such as dark circles, listlessness, and soreness in the waist and knees. However, there is a simple and effective way to help us improve these conditions, and that is to stand on the pile.From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, standing piles have a unique effect on tonifying kidney qi.The first is to guard the lower dantian. When standing on the pile, he often deliberately guards the requirements of the dantian. The location of the lower dantian is roughly within the range of the kidneys. When we deliberately guard the dantian, it is like injecting a powerful energy into the kidneys.In this way, the vitality of the kidneys can be cultivated and the heart and kidney can be combined. The heart fire decreases, warms the cold of the kidney water, and balances the yin and yang of the kidneys, thus playing a role in tonifying kidney qi. It’s like lighting a fire in a cold room and warming the whole space.

The second is to regulate breathing. In the process of standing on the pile, adjusting the breathing is one of the key links. We sink our breath down to the dantian, and this process allows the kidney qi to condense. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the kidneys are responsible for qi, and the kidneys play an important role in breathing. The breathing regulation when standing on the pile is like a deep nourishment for the kidneys, so that the kidneys can better play the function of absorbing qi, and then enhance the kidney qi. Imagine that we breathe in the essence of heaven and earth into the dantian, nourishing the kidneys and making them vibrant.The second is to stimulate the meridians and blood. In the theory of meridians in traditional Chinese medicine, the three yin of the foot go from the foot to the abdomen. In pile work, the center of gravity falls on the Yongquan acupoint, and standing for a long time will fill the kidney with water and the kidney temperature will rise. As the temperature of the kidneys rises, the three yin meridians of the liver, spleen and kidney will naturally rise.At the same time, the standing pile can also make the foot solar bladder meridian on the back be pulled apart and straightened. The Foot Sun Bladder Sutra rules the yang energy of a person’s body, and when the yang energy is agitated, the circulation of qi and blood will be more accessible. Qi and blood smoothly nourish the kidneys, which helps the normal function of the kidneys and achieves the purpose of replenishing kidney qi. It’s like laying a smooth “nutrient delivery channel” for the kidneys, so that the kidneys can be fully nourished.

From the point of view of modern medicine, standing piles also have a positive effect on tonifying kidney qi.Standing piles can enhance blood circulation. When we stand on the pile, the meridians of the lower body are fully exercised, and the blood circulation is accelerated. This dissipates blood stasis in the lower body and reduces the burden on the kidneys. When the burden on the kidneys is reduced, they can better perform their functions and maintain normal physiological activities. The adequate blood supply also provides more nutrients to the kidneys, which helps to enrich the kidney qi. It’s like optimizing the “working environment” of the kidneys so that they can function efficiently.Standing piles can also regulate the endocrine system. The balance of the endocrine system is essential for good health, and the kidneys are part of it. Standing piles can regulate endocrine and balance hormonal secretion. The endocrine balance is conducive to the health of the kidneys, and has a positive significance for the replenishment and stability of kidney qi. It can be said that the station is like a “regulator” of the endocrine system, allowing various endocrine organs to work in harmony with each other to create a good internal environment for the kidneys.When you stand on the pile, your body is in a relaxed state, and the muscles around your kidneys are fully exercised. Long-term persistence in standing piles can enhance the strength of the muscles around the kidneys, which in turn can enhance kidney function. The function of the kidneys is enhanced, and the kidney qi will naturally gradually become sufficient. It’s like putting a strong layer of “protective armor” on the kidneys, making them healthier and stronger.

Many people have not only replenished their kidney qi but also significantly improved their physical condition by insisting on standing on the pile. For example, some people who have been troubled by dark circles for a long time find that the dark circles gradually fade after insisting on standing on the pile for a period of time. This is because the kidney qi is sufficient, the body’s qi and blood circulation is smoother, and the metabolic function is also improved, so that the blood circulation around the eyes is improved, and dark circles are naturally reduced.The simple and effective action of standing piles, whether from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine theory or modern medicine, has a scientific basis for tonifying kidney qi. If you also want to improve the condition of kidney qi deficiency, you might as well try standing piles, maybe it will bring you unexpected surprises and changes. However, it should be noted that standing piles need to be persisted for a long time, and the correct method must be mastered in order to achieve the desired effect.