Kidneys
Take Care of Your Kidneys
Although we tend to take our kidneys for granted, these
important organs deserve a little consideration now and
then. Often, we don't pay much attention to them until there
is a problem. When a kidney malfunctions, you will
definitely know it. We've all heard tales of excruciating
kidney stones or a painful kidney infection, which, if left
untreated, can turn into sepsis that pervades the body and
cause substantial harm.
To keep your kidneys functioning as they should, include a
few management tips in your health routine. It won't take
much time or effort to add these tips to your lifestyle, and
the payoff may help to keep you off dialysis in preventing
kidney failure later in life.
1. Drink plenty of fluids. We've all heard that drinking
eight to ten glasses of water each day promotes better
health, but do you know why? Imagine a riverbed that, due to
a drought, sinks to low levels and even exposes muddy areas
in spots. Debris like tree limbs, large stones, and even
flailing fish can be seen floating in the lifeless stream
and perhaps sticking to the banks in passing around bends.
Then imagine a reservoir with low water levels. It may look
dry, dusty, or shallow, with many objects bobbing on the
surface that otherwise might be carried off downstream. This
grim image is a picture of your bloodstream and kidneys when
you don't drink enough fluids. Although the kidneys act as
more of a filter than a reservoir, toxins can build up if
there isn't enough water pressure to push them through to
the urinary tract for excretion.
2. Avoid caffeine. While a couple of cups of tea or coffee,
and a little bit of chocolate, may not be bad for most
people, don't get hooked on drinking multiple cups of
caffeine beverages each day. Your kidneys will be forced to
work harder and pump out fluid and toxins when they become
dehydrated by caffeine's purging effect and more active by
its metabolism-boosting powers. If you find that you are
urinating several times a day more than you used to, try
cutting back on caffeine products to see if that helps. Too
much caffeine isn't good for your body in many ways, and
kidney stress is one of them.
3. Cut back on bumpy road rides. Long-distance truck drivers
may have a higher incidence of kidney bruising or damage
than people in other occupations. Until the possible link is
confirmed or disproved, try to take long rides in
comfortable seats, and stop for frequent breaks to get out
of the vehicle and stretch your legs, which will be good for
your back as well as your kidneys and other organs.
4. Eat cleansing foods. Some experts believe that cranberry
juice helps to reduce bacteria in the urinary tract by
keeping it from sticking to tissues where it can build up
and cause an infection. A few glasses of this refreshing
beverage each week might be enough to promote better kidney
health. Some practitioners claim that white rice is a good
food for cleansing the body. You may want to include this in
your diet on occasion, as well.
You will feel better about taking control of your health
when you use tips like these to protect your kidneys.
Kidney help is readily available when you visit The Kidney
Research Center at http://www.kidneydir.com
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