Good and bad habits for your kidneys

❌ Bad Habits That May Harm Your Kidneys

● Overusing Painkillers

● Abusing the Salt Shaker
Diets high in salt are high in sodium, which can increase blood pressure and, in turn, harm your kidneys.  Flavor your foods with herbs and spices instead of salt (BEST SPICES: https://youtu.be/4ta-OEYmiIA )

● Eating Processed Foods
Processed foods are significant sources of sodium and phosphorus. Many people who have kidney disease need to limit phosphorus in their diets.

● Not Drinking Enough Water
Staying well hydrated helps your kidneys clear sodium and toxins from the body.

● Missing Out on Sleep
A good night’s rest is extremely important to your overall well-being and, it turns out, your kidneys.

● Eating Too Much Meat
Animal protein generates high amounts of acid in the blood that can be harmful to the kidneys and cause acidosis – a condition in which kidneys cannot eliminate acid fast enough (Right Protein for Kidney Patients: https://youtu.be/Rmqa6790qy4 ).

● Eating Too Many Foods High in Sugar
Sugar contributes to obesity which increases your risk of developing high blood pressure and diabetes, two of the leading causes of kidney disease.

● SMOKING
Smoking isn't good for your lungs or your heart. But did you know that smoking may not be good for your kidneys either? People who smoke are more likely to have protein in the urine,  a sign of kidney damage.

● Drinking Alcohol in Excess
Regular heavy drinking - more than four drinks a day - has been found to double the risk chronic kidney disease.

● Sitting Still
Sitting for long periods of time has now been linked to the development of kidney disease. Although researchers don’t know yet why or how sedentary time or physical activity directly impact kidney health, it is known that greater physical activity is associated with  improved blood pressure and glucose metabolism, both important factors in kidney health.


_________________________________________________
Sources: NKF
Facebook page: health support for kidney dialysis
Facebook group: 00kidney group
Youtube: 00kidney

__________________________________________________

#kidneydisease #kidneyfailure #dialysis #chronickidneydisease #diabetes #highbloodpressure #creatinine #kidneyrepair #kidneyhealth #00kidney