CKPT, Health

台灣確實常被稱為「洗腎王國」，而且這個說法其實有一定事實基礎。📊 為什麼會這樣說
• 台灣的洗腎（透析）人口比例長期是世界最高之一。
• 全台目前有 9萬多人在洗腎，盛行率在全球排名第一。
• 台灣約有 197萬人有慢性腎臟病（CKD）

主要有幾個原因：

1️⃣ 糖尿病很多
糖尿病會慢慢破壞腎臟，是洗腎最主要原因。
在台灣，約46%的洗腎患者是糖尿病引起的腎病。

2️⃣ 「三高」人口多
• 高血壓
• 高血糖
• 高血脂 這些都會傷腎。

3️⃣ 全民健保讓洗腎很容易取得
在 National Health Insurance (Taiwan) 之下：
• 洗腎幾乎完全給付
• 病人負擔很低
• 醫療院所很多 , 所以很多國家「撐不到洗腎」的人，在台灣可以長期接受治療。

4️⃣ 人口老化
年紀越大，腎功能越容易衰退。

5️⃣ 飲食習慣
• 高鹽
• 高油
• 加工食品, 也會增加腎臟負擔。洗腎的原因之一，常和尿酸過高有關。很多人因為尿酸過高而引發痛風，而痛風常被稱為「富貴病」。簡單來說，就是因為現代人吃得太好、太多。

如果走一趟夜市，各種小吃、大餐琳瑯滿目，種類甚至比古代皇帝的滿漢全席還要多、還要豐富。現代人能吃到、喝到的東西，某種程度上比古代皇帝還要享受。再加上到處都有,包肥餐廳，Buffett隨便吃,吃到飽,讓人很容易攝取過多的食物。因此，在現代社會，肥胖問題變得非常普遍。尤其是在經濟發達的國家，許多疾病的原因其實都和「吃得太好、吃得太多」有關。同時，現代的工作大多不需要勞力，只要動動腦筋、看看電腦、操作股票或做做設計，坐著就能完成工作，身體活動量大幅減少。

我們也常看到有些人身形圓潤，所謂珠圓玉潤，甚至像彌勒佛一樣。手臂有時比別人的小腿還粗，打針輸液時甚至不容易找到血管，走起路來搖搖晃晃，對健康其實造成很大的負擔。日本相撲選手（力士）的壽命通常不長。日本職業相撲力士的平均壽命大約 60～65歲。這比一般日本男性的平均壽命 短大約10～20年。主要原因和他們的生活方式有關：1️⃣ 體重非常高
很多相撲選手體重 150–200公斤以上，長期肥胖會增加：
• 高血壓
• 心臟病
• 糖尿病 2️⃣ 飲食非常高熱量
相撲選手每天吃大量食物（例如相撲鍋 chanko-nabe），為了快速增加體重。3️⃣ 身體負擔很大
比賽時是高衝擊碰撞運動，容易造成：
• 關節退化
• 脊椎問題
• 慢性傷害。4️⃣ 退役後如果不減重
很多人退休後仍然保持很重的體重，心血管疾病風險就更高。例如著名橫綱 Akebono Taro 在 54歲因心臟衰竭去世。

要改善這種情況，最重要的是改變生活方式。第一，吃得好，但要吃得少、吃得對；第二，一定要規律運動；第三，一定要讓身體流汗。古代的人為了吃飯，必須耕種、曬太陽、勞動流汗，才能有收穫。因此多數人筋骨分明、體態輕盈，動作靈活，身體也比較強健。流汗其實是一種很重要的身體調節方式。建議一個星期至少讓自己流汗三次，不要等到需要洗腎三次才後悔。

It is true that Taiwan is often referred to as the “Dialysis Kingdom,” and this claim is backed by significant data. 📊 Here is a breakdown of why:

  • World-Leading Rates: Taiwan’s proportion of the population undergoing dialysis (prevalence) has long been among the highest in the world.
  • Current Statistics: There are currently over 90,000 people on dialysis in Taiwan, ranking first globally in prevalence.
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Approximately 1.97 million people in Taiwan suffer from CKD.

Major Reasons for These High Rates

1. High Prevalence of Diabetes

Diabetes slowly damages the kidneys and is the leading cause of renal failure. In Taiwan, approximately 46% of dialysis patients started treatment due to diabetic nephropathy.

2. The “Three Highs”

  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Sugar
  • High Blood Lipids These chronic conditions are common in Taiwan and all contribute to kidney damage.

3. National Health Insurance (NHI) Accessibility

Under Taiwan’s NHI system:

  • Dialysis is almost fully covered.
  • Patient out-of-pocket costs are very low.
  • Medical facilities are abundant. Consequently, patients who might not survive long enough to receive treatment in other countries are able to receive long-term care in Taiwan.

4. Aging Population

As people age, kidney function naturally declines, and Taiwan is an aging society.

5. Dietary Habits & Lifestyle

  • Diet: High-salt, high-oil, and processed foods increase the burden on the kidneys.
  • Gout and Uric Acid: High uric acid levels, often caused by modern diets, lead to gout (historically known as the “rich man’s disease”).
  • The “Emperor’s Diet”: If you walk through a night market, the variety of food is more abundant than an ancient emperor’s feast. With “all-you-can-eat” buffets everywhere, overconsumption is easy.
  • Sedentary Work: Modern jobs mostly involve mental labor (computers, stocks, design) rather than physical labor, leading to a drastic decrease in physical activity.

The Burden of Obesity: A Comparison with Sumo Wrestlers

We often see people with “rounded” figures—some even resembling the Laughing Buddha—where their arms are thicker than others’ calves. This carries a heavy health burden.

The Lesson from Sumo Wrestlers: Professional Japanese sumo wrestlers have an average life expectancy of 60–65 years, which is 10–20 years shorter than the average Japanese male.

  • Extreme Weight: Many weigh 150–200+ kg, leading to hypertension and heart disease.
  • High-Calorie Intake: They consume massive amounts of food (like chanko-nabe) to gain weight quickly.
  • Post-Retirement Risks: If they don’t lose weight after retiring, cardiovascular risks skyrocket. For example, the famous Yokozuna Akebono Taro passed away from heart failure at age 54.

How to Improve Your Health

To avoid this path, lifestyle changes are essential:

  1. Eat Well, but Eat Less: Focus on quality and the right portions.
  2. Regular Exercise: Make physical activity a non-negotiable part of your life.
  3. Sweat Regularly: In ancient times, people worked under the sun to harvest food, keeping them lean and strong. Sweating is a vital regulatory function for the body.

Final Advice: Aim to make yourself sweat at least three times a week now, so you don’t have to undergo dialysis three times a week later.

1.What Is Chi Kung

Chi Kung is conscious breathing. In daily life, 99% of our breathing is automatic, and each breath usually takes in only about 300 cc of air. When practicing Chi Kung, however, we use intentional awareness to train our breathing and increase lung capacity. This is somewhat similar to swimming or singing. The basic method of Chi Kung involves inhaling, holding the breath, and exhaling.

2. How to Practice Chi Kung

ChiKung has a history of more than 2,500 years. It is very simple, easy to learn, and highly effective. After practicing, people often feel relaxed throughout the body, with a stronger voice, better energy, and a healthier, radiant appearance.

3. Time and Place for Practicing Chi Kung

There are no restrictions on time or place for practicing ChiKung, as long as the air quality is good.

The best environments include:

  • Mountains or forested areas with abundant trees
  • Being at sea, such as on a cruise ship, where negative ions are plentiful

During Chi Kung practice, a single inhalation can reach 2,000 cc, which is significantly more than the 300 cc of normal breathing, making a substantial difference to the body.

4. Making Chi Kung Part of Daily Life

ChiKung can be practiced during everyday activities, such as:

  • While walking
  • While showering
  • Sitting in a chair listening to a lecture
  • Before sleep and after waking up in bed

These simple practices help the body become more flexible and the muscles and joints more relaxed.

5. The Importance of a Good Teacher

Finding a good teacher is extremely important. Proper guidance is needed for techniques involving inhaling and holding the breath. Without a qualified instructor, beginners may experience dizziness, shortness of breath, or difficulty coordinating their breathing.

6. Features of Perfect Ten Chi Kung

Perfect Ten Chi Kung has extensive experience with weight loss Chi Kung.

  • If there are no results, the training is free
  • If there are results, the tuition will be donated to charitable organizations, rather than going into an individual’s pocket
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