Are you 60 years or older, do you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, take pharmaceuticals, or are you obese? Anyone of of these put you at risk for kidney disease. Healthy kidneys are essential. They remove waste and help maintain the body’s internal environment, or homeostasis.
Unfortunately, not everyone has healthy kidneys and very few people are even aware when there’s a problem. In fact, 33% of adults in the U.S. (that’s 1 in 3 people) are at risk for kidney disease, which often goes undetected until much of the organs are destroyed and function impaired.
Healthy kidneys filter about a half cup of blood every minute.
8 Things Healthy Kidneys Do
Most people with early kidney disease have no symptoms, which is why early detection is critical. By the time symptoms appear, kidney disease may be advanced, and symptoms can be misleading. Pay attention to these symptoms:
Keeping Kidneys HealthyEven if you don’t have a family history or other risk factors for kidney disease, follow these tips for keeping kidneys healthy and promoting your overall health:
If you have risk factors for kidney disease or are concerned about early warning signs, it is imperative to speak with a holistic physician. They will guide you on proper testing, dietary, and lifestyle changes that could save your life.
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Resources
National Kidney Foundation. Accessed 13 Sep 2020: https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/sixstepshealthprime WorldKidneyDay.org “8 Golden Rules.” Accessed Accessed 13 Sep 2020: https://www.worldkidneyday.org/facts/take-care-of-your-kidneys/8-golden-rules/ National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases. “Preventing Chronic Kidney Disease.” Accessed 13 Sep 2020: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/prevention NationalKidneyFoundation. “Nutrition and Early Kidney Disease” Accessed 13 Sep 2020: https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/nutrikidfail_stage1-4 MayoClinic.org “Chronic Kidney Disease” Accessed 14 Sep 2020: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20354521