Staying well hydrated helps your kidneys clear\u00a0sodium and toxins from the body.\u00a0
Drinking plenty of water is also one of the best\u00a0ways to avoid painful kidney stones.\u00a0
Those with kidney problems or kidney failure may\u00a0need to restrict their fluid intake, but for most\u00a0people, drinking 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day is\u00a0a\u00a0healthy target.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Abusing the salt shaker <\/strong> Overusing painkillers<\/strong> Illegal drugs <\/strong> Too much meat <\/strong> Smoking <\/strong> Drinking Alcohol in Excess\u00a0 <\/strong> Too much workout <\/strong> Steroids for body building <\/strong> Heartburn medicines<\/strong> Cola based soft drinks <\/strong> Foods high in sugar <\/strong> Missing out on sleep <\/strong> Processed food <\/strong> Disclaimer:<\/strong> The advice provided is intended for informational purpose only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.\u00a0\u00a0Consult with your doctor if you\u2019re seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. \u200b<\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Your kidneys work 24\/7 to keep the body healthy by filtering out toxins and extra fluid and regulating blood pressure.\u00a0 Damage to these\u00a0vital organs could\u00a0be\u00a0irreversible, yet so many\u00a0are\u00a0unaware of\u00a0what might\u00a0be harmful.\u00a0 Here a list\u00a0of\u00a0common habits that you\u00a0might not\u00a0realize are\u00a0putting\u00a0pressure on your kidneys. Dehydration Staying well hydrated helps your kidneys clear\u00a0sodium and toxins from the body.\u00a0 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":4337,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3563","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3563","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3563"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3563\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4337"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3563"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3563"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3563"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Diets high in salt are high in sodium,\u00a0which can increase blood pressure and, in\u00a0turn, harm your kidneys.\u00a0
Flavor your foods with herbs and spices\u00a0instead of salt.\u00a0
Over time, you may find it easier to avoid\u00a0using added salt (sodium) in your food.
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Long\u00a0term use of over-the-counter\u00a0pain\u00a0killers.\u00a0
Many chronic kidney failure cases are\u00a0caused by the overuse of\u00a0painkillers.\u00a0
Long-term use, especially at high doses,\u00a0has a harmful effect on kidney tissue and\u00a0structures.\u00a0
These drugs can also reduce the blood\u00a0flow to the kidney.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Vector](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/no-to-drugs-vector.jpg\")
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The use of cocaine, heroin etc. can cause\u00a0kidney damage in different ways
Some of these drugs can lead to high\u00a0blood pressure, as well -- one of the\u00a0leading causes of kidney disease.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Animal protein generates high amounts of uric acid\u00a0in the blood.\u00a0
Excess of uric acid can be harmful to the kidneys\u00a0and cause acidosis \u2013 a condition in which kidneys\u00a0cannot eliminate acid fast enough.\u00a0
Protein is needed for growth, upkeep and repair of\u00a0all parts of the body, but your diet should be well\u00a0balanced with fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Metal](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/no-smoking-warning.jpg\")
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Sure,\u00a0smoking\u00a0isn't good for your lungs or your\u00a0heart.\u00a0
But did you know that smoking may not be good\u00a0for your kidneys either?\u00a0
People who smoke are more likely to have protein\u00a0in the urine \u2013 a sign of kidney damage.\u00a0
Smokers are also more likely to need dialysis or\u00a0kidney transplants.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Regular heavy drinking \u2013 more than four\u00a0drinks a day \u2013 has been found to double\u00a0the risk\u00a0chronic kidney disease.\u00a0
Heavy drinkers who also smoke have an even higher risk of kidney problems.
Smokers who are heavy drinkers have\u00a0about five times the chance of developing\u00a0chronic kidney disease than people who\u00a0don\u2019t smoke or drink alcohol to excess.
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Working out too hard for too long can\u00a0cause damaged muscle tissue breaks\u00a0down very fast.\u00a0
This dumps substances into your blood\u00a0that can hurt your kidneys and make\u00a0them fail.\u00a0
Don\u2019t overdo it. Build up your workouts\u00a0gradually \u2013 don\u2019t suddenly make them\u00a0more intense.
If you can, avoid working out in high heat\u00a0and humidity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Some people take anabolic steroids --\u00a0drugs that work like the male hormone\u00a0testosterone -- to get extreme muscles.\u00a0
But they can cause scarring in the parts\u00a0of your kidneys that filter your blood.\u00a0
This can make your body parts swell,\u00a0make you lose protein in your blood, and\u00a0give you high cholesterol.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Person](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/heart-burn-syrup.jpg\")
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Heartburn meds cut down the stomach acid but can\u00a0cause swelling of your kidneys if taken over a long\u00a0period of time.\u00a0
Some studies suggest that taking a lot of these\u00a0meds\u00a0can also make you more likely to get long-term\u00a0kidney disease.\u00a0\u00a0
Make diet changes that can help with your\u00a0heartburn or speak with your doctor for other\u00a0medicines that can help.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you drink two or more diet sodas a day, you\u00a0may be more likely to get kidney disease.\u00a0
Studies have shown that drinking two or more\u00a0colas a day-diet or regular-is linked to a higher\u00a0risk of developing chronic kidney disease.
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Sugar contributes to obesity which increases your\u00a0risk of developing high blood pressure and\u00a0diabetes, two of the leading causes of kidney\u00a0disease.\u00a0
In addition to desserts, sugar is often added to\u00a0foods and drinks that you may not consider\u00a0\u201csweet.\u201d\u00a0
Avoid condiments, breakfast cereals, and white\u00a0bread which are all sneaky sources of processed\u00a0sugar.\u00a0
Pay attention to the ingredients when buying\u00a0packaged goods to avoid added sugar in your\u00a0diet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
A good night\u2019s rest is extremely important to your\u00a0overall well-being and, it turns out, your kidneys.\u00a0
Kidney function is regulated by the sleep-wake\u00a0cycle which helps coordinate the kidneys\u2019\u00a0workload over 24 hours.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Crispy](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fried-potato-chips.jpg\")
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Processed foods are significant sources of\u00a0sodium and phosphorus.\u00a0
Many people who have kidney disease\u00a0need to limit phosphorus in their diets.\u00a0
Some studies have shown that high\u00a0phosphorus intake from processed foods\u00a0in people without kidney disease may be\u00a0harmful to their kidneys and bones.
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