Doctor's advice on how to protect the kidneys from diseases

Small paired organs – kidneys. In case of violations in their work, harmful substances begin to gradually accumulate in the body, triggering a whole cascade of negative changes, because kidney patients are at risk of becoming victims of cardiovascular diseases, brain disorders and other unpleasant consequences of kidney failure.

To maintain  

good condition of the kidneys, it is necessary to know what factors provoke the development of diseases of these organs and how to avoid them. estet-portal.com will talk about this in this article.

• What is harmful to the kidneys and what factors can worsen their condition
• Foods to help keep your kidneys healthy
• What activities will benefit the kidneys and help keep their health

What is bad for the kidneys and what factors can worsen their condition

Kidneys – small bean-shaped organs that filter the blood and remove excess water from the body along with substances harmful to it. 

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These organs are sensitive to:

hypothermia, high temperatures and temperature fluctuations;
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alcohol;
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too much salt and/or sugar in the diet;
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smoking;
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excess protein food;
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sedentary lifestyle;
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infections;
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antibiotics;
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large amount 
• coffee.

For the kidneys, as for any other organs, proper nutrition and maintenance of physical activity is important.

Read also: Yoga exercises to strengthen the kidneys

Below estet-portal.com will consider:

how to eat to keep your kidneys in good condition;
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what other ways can kidney health be maintained.
• What foods will help keep your kidneys healthy

You can minimize your risk of developing kidney disease and excessive body acid production (metabolic acidosis) by including plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. They help the kidneys to 

excess acid

 from the body.

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! Kidneys "love" the following products:

fresh herbs;

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  cucumbers;
  
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  pumpkin;
  
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  strawberries;
  
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  seafood;
  
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  apples;
  
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  watermelons and melons;
  
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  cabbage.
  
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The effect of protein on the kidneys: why a protein diet is contraindicated for kidney patients

protein diets

, by the way, also do not benefit even healthy kidneys, because they make them work in an enhanced mode. Therefore, any diet must be approached, carefully weighing all the pros. and "against". For people with kidney disease, it is important for them to limit their intake of proteins (meat, dairy products), as well as chocolate and foods high in calcium and
vitamin C. What activities will benefit the kidneys and help keep them healthy

To prevent kidney disease and keep them in good shape, doctors recommend the following:

Move more

1. A person who leads a sedentary lifestyle receives "as a reward" not only fat deposits, problems with the spine and stagnation of blood, but also a deterioration in the functioning of internal organs, including the kidneys. Experts also recommend dancing to improve the condition of the kidneys.

Dancing, drinking plenty of water, sauna and 5 minutes a day on all fours – great ways to keep your kidneys healthy.

Drink water

2. The kidneys don't really like black tea and coffee, unlike green tea, herbal infusions, natural unsweetened compotes and, of course, pure water. Such drinks will help protect the kidneys from diseases, and natural cranberry juice or fruit drink – a great way to keep those organs in shape. By the way, do not forget that mineral waters are intended for medicinal purposes, but not for daily drinking, since their abuse can harm the kidneys.

Going to the sauna

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sauna

, we at least partially release harmful substances outside and relieve the burden on the kidneys, and the expansion of blood vessels provides blood flow to these organs.

Get on all fours

4. To give your kidneys a rest, stand on all fours for 5 minutes a day. In this position, blood and oxygen evenly flow to the kidneys, which sag on additional ligaments.

Good condition of the kidneys

 – an important aspect of overall health. Estet-portal.com encourages you to treat your natural filters with care in order to prevent the occurrence of dangerous kidney diseases.

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