Kidney Chat

Unless you take good care of your body, it cannot effectively do its job of preventing and/ or destroying diseases that affect kidney function.  Taking care of your body is your responsibility.

The following are five (5) foundational pillars upon which optimum health is built.  Without these, your body cannot function effectively.

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1. Education – Without the right information, you won’t know how to take care of your body.  Thankfully, there is no shortage of relevant information available…  You can begin right here on this website.  You will find invaluable information to help you take care of your kidneys and your body.                                                                                   

2. Diet – The vast majority of degenerative diseases (including those that affect the kidneys) are directly the result of incorrect or inappropriate diet.  Consider this: If you bought a new car that has a gasoline engine but you kept putting diesel fuel into the gas tank, what do you think will happen?  … Yes, you will soon destroy the engine… because it was not designed to run on diesel fuel.  Similarly, the body was created to interact efficiently with live (plant-based) foods.  If you constantly filling it with highly processed foods (and other harmful substances), it will suffer damage (sometime irreparable).   The right balance of nutrients, fiber and water is necessary to help the body to effectively and efficiently perform its role as your personal kidney doctor. (You can also find some helpful dietary suggestions on this website.)                                                                                                                                                             

3. Detoxification – Toxins are waste products or harmful substances that adversely affect the body.  These toxins mainly come from some foods, metabolic processes, water and the air.  Detoxification is the process of eliminating these toxins from the body.  Now, the body has natural detoxification systems but they are not always able to adequately get rid of amount of toxins in the body.  They can sometimes become overwhelmed, overworked and unable to effectively eliminate waste substances.  It is, therefore, necessary to help detoxify the body, by using natural products and specially tailored diet.                                                                                                                   

4. Exercise Exercise keeps the body fit, sharp and strong.  It helps to control and maintain weight and keeps the body’s systems and organs functioning effectively.  A program of regular exercise is necessary for optimizing health and vitality.                                                                                                                                                                     

5. Rest and Relaxation – Don’t underestimate the importance of R & R.  Adequate rest and relaxation help to boost the immune system and enhance mental and emotional well-being.

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