Tag: Kidney Health

Renal cell carcinoma is just another term for kidney cancer. Although we don’t hear much about this type of cancer, it is among the 10...

Your kidneys work hard and deserve some TLC. Here’s what you can do to take care of them. Drink sufficient water, skip processed foods, stop smoking, and limit sodium consumption to less than 2,300 mg per day. Avoid a high protein diet and don’t drink excessively. Keeping to a healthy weight and managing blood sugar and cholesterol levels are also important. Foods like soybeans, green leafy vegetables, and blueberries are good for your kidney.

In healthy individuals, a detox can help cleanse various bodily systems of unwanted toxins. A kidney detox with apple juice can clean the excretory system while a liver detox with antioxidant-rich foods gives it a good boost. A lymph detox can be done using manual lymphatic draining or a Swedish massage. The gut is a more complex organ and detoxing it can be achieved with activated charcoal, fiber-rich foods, and a bone broth.

Gender has a significant impact on your disease risk. In men, heart disease is the most common cause of death. Next comes lung, prostate, and colon cancers, the top three that affect males. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has a strong link with smoking, which men are more likely to do. This also increases the risk for stroke. More men than women are pre-diabetic, increasing the risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Alzheimer’s and kidney disease are also common disease-related deaths.

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Everyone experiences back pain at some point or the other. It's so common that most people don't even bother going to the doctor and...

Cloudy urine is pretty normal if you have consumed a lot of dairy products. However, in individuals suffering from diseases like kidney stones, enlarged prostate or progressive renal diseases, cloudy urine is a characteristic symptom. Even in early pregnancy, many women notice a murky appearance of urine. People with uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension also complain of having cloudy urine.

The protein supplement industry in America is worth billions of dollars because people think that it can help them gain muscle and/or lose weight....

Any medication, even herbal ones, when taken indiscriminately can cause an overdose. Turmeric has poor bioavailability so it is common to see extracts and pills in the market that offer heavy doses of the medicinal spice. However, too much turmeric can upset the heart rhythm, cause gallbladder problems, and promote the formation of kidney stones. Adulterants in turmeric further add to the problem and precipitate health issues.

Organ meat contains high quantities of nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, magnesium, salts, protein, healthy fats, and folate. Contrary to popular belief, organ meat is not toxic or unhealthy for you. Eating beef (or goat) heart, liver, kidney, and other organs can boost your metabolism, cardiovascular health, and immunity. However, make sure you don't consume organ meat in excess as the nutrients already surpass the allowed intake limit set by the FDA.

Alkaline foods prevent chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Yet, the Western diet is highly acidic, which increases the risk. Protect yourself by eating more fresh fruit and veggies, two alkaline food groups. Berries, lemons, oranges, bananas, and stonefruits are high in antioxidants, along with leafy greens and tomatoes. Nuts like almonds and peanuts and tuber and root plants like sweet potato, ginger, and turmeric also count as alkaline foods.

Most Americans, especially the youth, are hooked to sodas, soft drinks, and energy drinks. These beverages contain many chemicals and artificial sweeteners that have an adverse health effect. Generally, a high intake of these drinks is said to cause diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic ailments. But, there are other ailments such as liver disease, osteoporosis, and obesity that are also linked to the consumption of these beverages.

Ignorance is bliss. But not when your kidneys are at stake. Let’s look at 15 mistakes we may be making to endanger the health...

When it comes to men's and women's health, the fact is that women outlive men, and that gap is widening. According to the Centers...

Acupressure stimulates the neurovascular system to function better by improving circulation. Blocked energy, blood or lymph can be the reason for impotence in men. Self-acupressure on points like the conception vessel 3 and 4 and kidney 12 on the abdomen have been proven to be beneficial for boosting sexual health in men. Even on the ankles, the spleen 6 and kidney 3 points are considered to be very effective for the same.