The Chinese medical theory dictates that hair health is dependent on Kidney energy and to maintain lovely hair, you must strengthen the Kidney. In addition to hair health, the Kidney energy is responsible for sexual health, core metabolism and energy, back strength, and stable emotions free of fear.

To a modern Westerner, the Chinese concept of Organs might seem unusual, as the Chinese concept of Organs lack emphasis on a physical structure. Although many terms used when speaking of Organs are similar to Western concepts, they do not refer to the specific tissue, but rather to semi-abstract concepts of interrelated functions. Someone recently asked me, "Aren't there two kidneys? Why does your site talk about the 'Kidney'?" When speaking of Kidney Energy, the organs are part of that system, but just because your Kidney deficient doesn't mean you need to have dialysis or a kidney transplant. Also, just a few of these symptoms would indicate an issue with Kidney energy; it's not necessary to have all of the symptoms.