1. How can I naturally maintain kidney health?
- Drink enough water (about 2–3 litres/day) to help flush out toxins from the body.
- Limit Salt Intake, excess sodium can raise blood pressure, harming your kidneys.
- Eat Kidney-Friendly Foods, opt for apples, cabbage, red bell peppers, onions, garlic.
- Avoid Smoking and Limit Alcohol, these will strain and damage the kidneys
- Reduce Stress & Sleep Well
2. What causes kidney damage in otherwise healthy people?
- Dehydration: Not drinking enough water can reduce blood flow to the kidneys and impair their ability to filter waste.
- NSAIDs (Painkillers): Frequent use of NSAIDs (like ibuprofen or diclofenac) can reduce kidney function
- Uncontrolled or borderline hypertension or pre-diabetes
- Holding Urine for Too Long
- Alcohol and Smoking: Both reduce kidney function and increase the risk of chronic kidney disease.
- High salt intake: A diet high in sodium can elevate blood pressure and strain the kidneys.
3. What are the early signs of kidney problems?
- Flank pain
- Swelling of legs (Edema)
- Decreased urine output.
- Change in urine colour
- Fluctuation in blood pressure
4. Can high blood pressure or diabetes affect kidney function?
Yes, on prolonged suffering with diabetes, this leads to damage of podocytes, which plays a significant role in filtration. Due to this high blood sugar levels, these podocytes will be damaged and leads to diabetic nephropathy. High blood pressure puts extra strain on these vessels, causing them to narrow, weaken, or harden. Over time, this reduces the kidneys' ability to filter blood properly, increasing the risk of kidney damage.
5. How much water should I drink daily for healthy kidneys?
Water is the one of the essential elements for human wellbeing. Water regulates various function in the body including removal or filtration of toxins or toxic materials from the body through kidneys. The ideal quantity of water which is utilized by the body is 2-3 litres.
Overview:
By drinking plenty of water, avoiding salt and NSAIDs, quitting smoking, and controlling stress, this book explains how to naturally preserve kidney health. It describes early symptoms and identifies the causes of kidney disease in healthy people. It also explains the daily water requirements for the best kidney health and examines the effects of diabetes and high blood pressure on renal function.