Due to lifestyle and dietary irregularities, many types of diseases are increasing all over the world. After diabetes and heart problems, the organs of the body that are most affected are kidney and liver diseases. Diabetes and high blood pressure are considered to be the most common causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The way even younger people are falling prey to diabetes and high blood pressure has also increased the risk of developing kidney diseases before the age of 30.
Health experts say that due to kidney diseases, additional pressure is increasing on the health sector, so it is important for everyone to make some habits from the age of 20. An active lifestyle and consumption of nutritious food can help prevent kidney problems.
Kidney health is very important.
Our kidneys are fist-sized organs located below the ribs and on both sides of the spine. Kidneys filter waste products, excess water, and other impurities from our blood, keeping the blood clean. These waste products accumulate in your bladder and are later excreted through urine. Apart from this, the kidneys also work to control the pH, sodium, and potassium levels in our body.
This is why keeping the kidneys healthy is important for your overall health. Let us know which habits can be followed from an early age to reduce the risk of kidney-related diseases.
Control blood pressure and sugar.
An increase in both blood pressure and sugar is very harmful to health. This increases the risk of kidney damage. When the cells of your body are unable to use the glucose (sugar) present in the blood, the kidneys have to work extra hard to filter the blood. Similarly, high blood pressure can also cause kidney damage. To keep the kidneys healthy and disease-free, it is important to keep blood pressure and sugar under control from an early age.
Eat a balanced diet
Eating a balanced and nutritious diet helps keep the kidneys and all parts of the body healthy. Things like sodium, and processed meat damage the kidneys. Eat green vegetables, fruits, whole grains. The most important thing to keep the kidneys healthy is to keep drinking plenty of water. Drinking water keeps the kidneys healthy. Include more fresh things in the diet that are naturally low in sodium - such as cauliflower, blueberries, fish, and whole grains.
Stay away from smoking.
Smoking damages the blood vessels of your body. This slows down the flow of blood throughout your body and kidneys. Health experts found that smoking also increases your risk of kidney cancer. If you smoke and stop smoking, your risk may be reduced.
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