How To Reduce The Chance Of Kidney Diseases

The kidneys take care of you by removing waste substances in your body, activating vitamin D and regulating your blood. Here are 9 ways you can reciprocate the service.

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The kidneys are bean-shaped, vital organs that fight daily to keep your body in balance. The kidneys filter the blood containing waste substances. The waste is then excreted as urine. They also help regulate blood pressure by controlling the salt and water content of the body.

- The main functions of the kidneys

The kidney's main function is to maintain balance in the body (homeostasis).

• The body's filtration system - Removes waste products from the bloodstream

• Stabilizes cellular pressure and size

• Regulates the number of ions in outer cell fluid

• Responsible for the acid / base balance (pH) in the blood

• Stocks glucose from raw materials (excluding carbohydrates)

• EPO hormone production

• Converts inactive vitamin D to active form

• Renin production - which regulates blood pressure

As you can see, the kidneys do a great job in your body, and then may it be appropriate to reward them with some good measures for improved kidney health?

9 simple measures for improved kidney health

1. Eat healthy - Focus your intake on fruits, berries (including cranberry juice), vegetables, nuts and lean meats 

2. Exercise regularly - Exercise contributes to improved cardiovascular health and better blood circulation

3. Even blood sugar - Avoid too much sweet in everyday life. A lot of sugar sends blood sugar up and down

4. Check your blood pressure - Have your blood pressure checked by your GP

5. Reduce salt intake and drink water regularly - Normal water intake ensures that the kidneys are 'flushed'

6. Quit smoking

7. Avoid excessive intake of non-prescription painkillers and other medications - These can be hard on the kidneys

8. Go to health check for examination of kidney function

9. If you have kidney problems in the family you should go for regular checks

These are simple ways to keep your kidneys in good condition. The only problem is that we often take the kidneys for granted, and thus forget that they also need some care in everyday life. Try these simple steps and give the future you the birthday present of your life.

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