They are the pillar of metabolic health, filtering the blood from toxins and other wastes, regulate the pressure, and activate vitamin D, which in cooperation with vitamin C to protect from osteoporosis.
Signs associated with kidney damage is fatigue, edema, inability to concentrate, shortness of breath and rashes on the skin.
To keep your kidneys healthy and to prevent possible damage, please follow the following:
Good night’s sleep
A recent study showed that Hospital Bingham in Boston showed that women who sleep fewer than 5 hours a night have a 65% greater risk of worsen the function of kidney in comparison with women who sleep 7-8 hours. Be sure to have quality sleep, avoid caffeine in the late afternoon and evening, as well as the use of mobile, computer and other devices with a screen when you are in bed.
A lot of water
Good hydration is vital for the healthy function of the kidneys. In the upper pole of each kidney are the adrenal glands, two small endocrine glands, weighing 7-8 grams each, that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. All the hormones that are secreted play an important role in the regulation of various functions such as the stress response, the regulation of blood pressure, maintaining cardiovascular function, the regulation of metabolism etc. When the body and therefore the kidneys are not well hydrated, it causes fatigue of the adrenal gland, and other problems such as the increase of blood pressure. Try to drink 8 glasses of water every day and limit your caffeinated beverages that cause dehydration.
Exercise
Exercise helps in reducing blood pressure and the prevention of kidney disease and other diseases. Prefer fast walking or cycling and try to do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week.
Proper diet
A diet based on fresh fruits and vegetables is ideal for the health of the kidneys but also the overall health of the body. These include grapes, blueberries, apples, red peppers, spinach, beets, garlic and asparagus. Also select foods without sugar, soy and gluten, which prevent the formation of inflammation in the body and contribute to a better functioning of the kidneys.
Kidneys: 4 ways to keep it healthy forever
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