We always hear phrases like “The greatest wealth is health” which indeed, is true; but how many of us took care of our health in this hazardous pandemic situation? Our kidney is one of the most important organs in our body. It performs such major functions that even the slightest imbalance can be damaging for us. In a nutshell, Kidney filter excess water, waste products and other impurities from our blood keeping it clean.
Dr. Sujit Chatterjee, Hiranandani Hospitals believes in delivering the best medical facilities to people instead of scrape off huge profits, ignoring the needs of the patients. Hiranandani Hospitals provides world class Surgeons, medical tests, kidney Transplants, etc.
With the belief of Dr. Sujit Chatterjee Hiranandani Hospitals, we present to you 5 ways of taking care of your Kidney at home amid the coronavirus lockdown:
1. Physical Activity
Staying active does not always mean that you have to run for miles or force yourself to jog every morning. You can dance at your favorite song or just take 30 minutes out of your day regularly and have your own set of exercises that keeps you moving. This lowers the risk of any Chronic Kidney Disease. Find an active Habit that you enjoy and have fun with it.
2. Weight Management
People with a heavy weight or obese are prone to a lot of health conditions that effects the Kidney. These include Diabetes, Heart Diseases, and Kidney Diseases. Monitor your weight regularly or follow a diet chart if required. A balanced healthy diet low in sodium, processed meats, and other kidney-damaging food may be helpful in reducing the risk to your kidney.
3. Ample Fluid Intake
As cliché as it sounds, Drinking atleast 1.5l-2l of water in a day reduces the risk of any chronic kidney disease. Drinking Water is not just a “word of mouth” instead, it has a scientific logic to it; water washes away all the sodium and toxins from your kidney making it healthier. Water also helps in weight management.
4. Monitor Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Sugar Levels
Our kidney is functioning so as to purify blood. High or Low Blood Pressure will affect the kidney’s normal rate of functioning hence, damaging it in the long run. Any difference in blood pressure, cholesterol level or blood sugar level affects the functioning and the health of our Kidney.
5. Don’t Smoke or Consume Unprescribed Medication
Smoking will not only affect your lungs but it’ll damage your blood vessels as well resulting in slower bloodflow throughout your body and kidney. Unprescribed or OTC (over-the-Counter) pain medications like Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including ibuprofen and naproxen may damage the kidney if consumed on a regular basis for headaches, pains or arthritis.
You can even enroll yourself in yoga or meditation sessions for more benefits. Making slight lifestyle changes can do wonders for your overall health physically as well as mentally. Take advantage of this sudden break and create a healthier you.
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