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Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Kidney Health - Things You Need to Know

One of the important aspects in managing kidney disease effectively is realizing your current health condition. Early detection of kidney disease can be lifesaving. Medication and alterations to lifestyle, in conjunction with an early referral to a specialist of kidney, are able to avoid or slow down kidney failure.

For maintenance of the kidneys, however, you can't go wrong with water. Obviously you don't want to drown yourself. The simple guideline as you have probably heard is 8 glasses a day. Obviously, this will vary based on activity level and climate to name a few factors. When you hydrate yourself enough, not only do you help the kidneys, but you can assist yourself in any weight loss goal as you increase your metabolism and energy levels.

Salty foods require your kidneys to overwork. Because the organ is also responsible in maintaining blood pressure, eating foods high in salt can also stress your heart. If you want to save what is left to you, avoid foods rich in salts and preservatives. Examples include processed canned goods and chips. Although instant foods are appealing to busy individuals, they are not the choice for your kidney health diet.

The role acupuncture performs in correcting kidney deficiencies is really basic, but the modes employed vary primarily based on each person's uniqueness. Acupuncture stimulates specific energy points to stabilize the circulation of "Qi" and establish harmony in the body. It can at the same time be helpful in maximizing blood flow to the kidneys.

Supplements for Kidney Health

Vitamin A Aids healing kidney and urinary tissue.
Vitamin B6 Reduces kidney stones.
Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids Inhibits stone formation.
Vitamin B Complex Helps reduce stones.

Qigong hence references the development of this energy internal to us. Various movements, postures, and breathing techniques comprise various qigong practices. These various sets focus on strengthening bones, muscles, and the internal organs like the kidneys. Qigong's has proven to calm the nervous system and allow for greater focus of the mind. Qigong can be used in weight loss programs as well.

Kidneys do essential functions that have an effect on all parts of the body and are involved in complex operations that keep the rest of the body in equilibrium. When the kidneys are injured by disease, other organs are involved. Kidney problems could vary from a slight urinary tract infection to progressive kidney failure.

The type of kidney stones that occur most frequently are the calcium oxalate variety. One of the reasons these stones occur is due to the presence of calcium which the body fails to absorb and digest properly. Oxalate contained in oxalate rich foods binds with the calcium to form these deposits. Unfortunately, for those of us who are spinach lovers out there, spinach contains a very high amount of oxalate.

(NSAIDs) aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen can cause kidney damage it is safe to use these as recommended on the bottle cones one a while. But large daily doses have been associated with kidney problems so if you have ongoing pain or inflammation talk to your doctor before self medicating with large doses of NSAIDs.

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