Avoid Some Common Habits for a Healthy Kidney

Kidney filter the blood, detoxify the body, neutralize acids, produce hormones, absorb minerals, and more. Therefore, if we do not take proper care of their function w can develop serious health issues.
Poor kidney function is also associated with a number of other serious health problems, including diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Common signs of kidney problems include:
  • Frequent urination
  • Problems urinating
  • Pain or burning sensation during urination
  • Constant thirst



These Following habits put a lot of strain on the kidneys and gradually lead to decline or disease:

1. Dehydration
Chronic dehydration of the body leads to the buildup of waste and toxins that the kidneys cannot easily eliminate.

2. Painkiller Abuse
The frequent use of painkillers can cause damage to the kidneys.


3. Caffeine

Caffeine raises blood pressure and its excessive intake can place a lot of stress on the kidneys.

Alcohol is actually a legal toxin, so its excessive or frequent consumption overworks the kidneys and leads to damage.

5. Excess Salt Intake
Salt is an important mineral for health, but its excessive consumption elevates blood pressure and puts a lot of pressure on the kidneys.

6. Excessive sugar consumption
The excessive sugar intake endangers the health of the kidneys and reduces their functionality.


7.Too Much Animal Protein

The over-consumption of meats, especially red meats, processes too much protein into the system, boosting the metabolic load on the kidneys, causing dysfunction and kidney damage.

8. Frequent ignoring of the urge to urinate
If you are frequently delaying the trip t the bathroom when you need to urinate you put a lot of pressure on the kidneys, which can eventually cause kidney disease, kidney stones, kidney failure, and incontinence.


9. Sleep Deprivation


During sleep, the body gets the needed time to heal and recover, recuperating the stress and damage done on the kidneys as well, so chronic sleep deprivation elevates the risk of kidney disease.


10. Vitamin And Mineral Deficiencies
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can lead to damage to the kidneys, so make sure you optimize the levels of important nutrients, such as magnesium and potassium by eating a diet based on whole foods, and rich in veggies and fruits.

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