⬤ 5 Foods Kidney Patients Must Eat to Boost Kidney & Heart Health:
https://youtu.be/lhm7dwshuU0⬤ Did you know?
High blood pressure and diabetes damage the kidneys over time, and they are the 2 main risk factors of kidney failure.
⬤ What is blood pressure, and why should I care about it?
Blood pressure is the measure of how hard the blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it moves through the body.
Damage to the blood vessels, heart and kidneys can result when pressure is too high.
⬤ Why is high blood pressure so dangerous?
Chronic high blood pressure can increase your risk of diabetes, kidney damage, and even dementia.
This is in addition to the risks most often associated with the condition — stroke and heart disease.
⬤ What behaviors increase risk for high blood pressure?
❌ SODIUM.
A diet that is too high in sodium and too low in potassium puts you at risk for high blood pressure.
❌ Lack of exercise.
Getting regular physical activity helps your heart and blood vessels stay strong and healthy, which may help lower your blood pressure.
❌ Obesity.
Obesity is linked to higher “bad” cholesterol and triglyceride levels and to lower “good” cholesterol levels.
Having obesity or overweight also means your heart must work harder to pump blood and oxygen around your body. Over time, this can add stress to your heart and blood vessels.
❌ Too Much Alcohol.
Drinking too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure.
❌ SMOKING.
❌ Stress.
Studies have shown that people who frequently have to deal with stress are more likely to suffer from high blood pressure.
❌ Bad sleep patterns.
Not getting a good night’s rest and suffering from sleep apnea could contribute to chances of having high blood pressure.
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