Tag: kidney health
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25 Hidden Signs You Have Kidney Problems
We hear a lot about the dangers of breast cancer – and rightfully so. But did you know that kidney problems and disease kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined? According to the National Institutes of Health, well over 660,000 Americans have kidney failure. The primary causes of kidney failure are diabetes…
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10 Habits That Damage Your Kidneys (Most People Ignore)
The kidneys perform a lot of important functions for the body’s health. They filter your blood, release hormones that give nutrients, absorb the minerals from the food and supplements you take, and produce the liquid that removes toxins from your body. The decline or damage to your kidneys might not manifest right away. In fact,…
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5 Foods That Are Toxic for Your Kidneys
Your kidneys are powerhouses that filter waste out of your body. Without them, your blood would become overloaded with toxins. Luckily, they’re hardy organs and very efficient, so much so that people can live with only one working kidney. If they’re always in a weakened state, however, you can become at risk for conditions like…
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10 Warning Signs Your Kidneys Aren’t Functioning Properly
Kidney disease is the 9th leading cause of death in the United States. An estimated 31 million people in the United States (10% of the adult population) have chronic kidney disease (CKD). – American Kidney Fund Why Are the Kidneys So Important? Our kidneys are always at work, and they have numerous life-sustaining responsibilities. The…