Chinese medicine considers the Kidney Qi that are weaker may cause loss of control of the urinary bladder which is the main reason of incontinence especially from middle age to old age.  Except frequent urination, the body also has other symptoms, such as: lack of energy, lower back pain, knee, ankle, heel and leg pain, weakness or puffiness, poor memory, tinnitus (ringing in ears), insomnia or waking very early in the morning, lowered libido, impotence, frequent urination both in the day and the night, clear but scanty urination.  This can also occur due to long term sickness, pregnancy or after injury in the lower back area.

Health Benefits of Walnuts:
1. Strengthening Kidneys Controls Urination
In a very old and famous traditional Chinese medicine books "Ben Cau Gang Mu" records walnuts as having warming characteristics which have a sweet and mild bitter taste which tonify's (strengthen) kidney essence, so it is suitable for symptoms of incontinence.

2. Strengthening Lungs & Prevent / Relieve Winter Cough
Walnuts also help to relieve coughing and asthma.  It is especially useful for those who have a stronger cough and asthma in winter and on cold days.  This function of walnuts is due to its ability to strengthen the lung function. While you are undergoing treatment, we suggest that you try spring onion, ginger and walnut porridge. Please see the recipe below.

3. Nourish the Brain & Prevent Dementia
Walnuts also help the development of the brain.  As TCM considers the kidneys to nourish the brain eating walnuts is important in the diets of young children for brain development and in the elderly for prevention of dementia.

Recipe: Walnut and Goji Berry Porridge
1 cup of oats
2 Walnuts without shell
1 tbsp Goji Berries

Boil oats and walnuts on stove for 2 or 3 minutes and then add goji berries and it is ready to eat. This recipe is very easy and quick to cook and it makes a nutritious breakfast. You can eat this dish twice a week.

Effects: Increase immune system, increase energy, nourish the Kidneys and the brain, balancing urination.