World Kidney Day

Greetings, incredible people!

As it happens, World Kidney Day is celebrated every second Thursday of March, which incidentally is March 11.

So, a couple of tips for your kidneys' wellbeing -- because we don't really need a premature death, yes?

7 Golden Rules to keep your kidneys going :

• keeping fit and active ~ take the stairs instead of the elevator! Go swim under the sun! Take a breather from your stressful life and, while you're at it, go for a jog! Be awesome!
• keep regular control of your blood sugar level ~ avoid diabetes, avoid kidney damage, smiles all around!
• monitor your blood pressure ~ high blood pressure = stroke +/ heart attack +/ kidney damage
• eat healthy and keep your weight in check ~ you are what you eat. Take less salt and processed food, and more fresh, raw stuff. Think GREEN.
• do not smoke ~ when you smoke, you're creating a heavier carbon footprint for yourself. You slow down the flow of blood to your kidneys, while increasing the chance of having kidney cancer by 50%. When you finish with your cigg, and you throw the butts on the floor next to you, you're polluting the environment. Simple way out -- STOP SMOKING!
• do not take over the counter pills on a regular basis ~ the key is not overdoing it. Common drugs, when taken excessively, can cause kidney damage.
• check your kidney functions if you have ~ (1) diabetes (2) hypertension (3) a family member with kidney disease (4) obesity

Stay healthy, everyone!

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