In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the kidneys are the reservoirs of vital energy. They are mainly related to certain organs such as the bladder, the urinary tract, the genital system and the lower back.

Kidney colic, a common ailment that affects the kidneys, is caused by a bad diet (too much sugar, too much salt…).

This condition is known in TCM as Shi Lin (urine and sand) and is due to the accumulation of Heat and Moisture over a long period of time, leading to the obstruction of the bladder by the formation of grains of sand or Lithiasis.

Acupuncture helps to relieve the pain generated by this condition and pharmacopoeia helps to dissolve kidney stones. But nothing can replace a balanced diet.