*March - National Kidney Health Awareness Month*
*Functions of Kidneys-*
- Kidneys are filters of body that remove waste, toxins & extra water through urine.
- regulate blood pressure
- converts vit D into its active form & control production of RBCs.
*What Impairs Kidney Functions- (CKD, Renal Stones, Gout)*
- High Blood Sugar
- Hight blood Pressure
- Obesity
- Acidic Blood pH
&
Lifestyle factors like
- Overusing painkillers
- Inadequate water intake
- Alcohol & Smoking Binge
- Sedentary Lifestyle
- Over Eating of Processed Meat & Food.
*Preventive Nutrition Therapy for Renal Care Helps to*
- Maintain alkaline blood pH
- Regulate blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Incorporate Healthy Lifestyle
- Achieve Healthy Body weight
- Initiate Healthy cellular cycle
All these over a period of time improves renal function & reduces metabolic waste burden on it.
*Short note by Prachi A. Managute*
Dietitian & Health Coach
http://www.amtopmfitness.com/nutrition
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