Keep your kidney sweet!

Give it an inch and it won’t ask for a mile. It undoubtedly fits a “KIDNEY” though it is contrary to this cliché by all means. But as due to its significance in the human body and the reasons for a premature death caused by its failure or some serious health issues, it shouldn’t be treated like a camel’s hunch reliable in harsh weather conditions. We can never be well-adapted for dehydration like a camel whose blood cells are so tiny to help blood in circulation after it thickens from harmful water reduction in the body.

I know how much well-versed we are on the subject; however, I would like to share some tried and tested tips to have your kidney function properly.

Do whatever it takes to be in shape:

You can’t just keep piling up all the calories in the stuff you have. You need to be in shape which requires a doable workout plan for you if not daily, at least 4 days a week. This will help reduce your blood pressure which will, therefore, scale down the risk of Kidney-related diseases. 

Keep tracks of your blood sugar

level:

A considerable number of people suffering from Diabetes develop damage to their Kidneys. Therefore, it is important for such people to never care less to have their blood sugar tested regularly to ensure the efficient functioning of their kidneys. 

Keep regular control of your

blood pressure:

None can say that don’t know the higher risks of stroke or cardiac arrest and a kidney failure in case of high blood pressure. You are hypertensive if your BP level is 139/89 while the normal level is 120/80. In case you being in the neighborhood of 140/90, you should see your doctor and regularly monitor your blood pressure. 

Be on a healthy diet and keep watching

 your weight:

 Develop a habit to be on a healthy diet to prevent yourself from diabetes, cardiac arrests, strokes and kidney failure. Reduce your salt intake as 5-6 grams of salt is recommended per day which shouldn’t be exceeded. Don’t eat out or go for processed food rather stick to home-made with fresh ingredients. Should you have any doubts, have an appointment with a Nutritionist. 

Make sure the fluid intake is healthy:

The modern research is not any different regarding fluid intake especially water than traditional wisdom suggested long ago which is 1.5 to 2 liters per day. As doing so helps your kidney get rid of sodium and other toxins which according to the research significantly lowers the risks of kidney-related diseases. Remember to not have aggressive fluid loading as some of us tend to go for bold changes in their routines landing ourselves into the problems with painful solutions. 

Don’t smoke:

Smoking slows down the blood flow to your kidney. Remember less blood to your kidney, higher risks to its functionality. It can also cause kidney cancer.

Have your kidney checked if you have any of the risk factors below:

Are you diabetic?

Are you hypertensive?

Are you obese?

Are your parents or any one of them has kidney issues?

Are you from Africa, Asia or Aboriginal origin?