Effective burning
of calories reduces
the risk of diabetes
which is a major risk
factor for chronic
kidney disease
Key Lifestyle Changes
For Kidney Health
Genesh Kuriakose And Dr Abi Abraham
O
ne of the best options to
prevent kidney diseases
because unlike many
other diseases, kidney
diseases show no symptoms in the
out, it is generally too late and thus,
or a transplant. However, a few lucky
ones get dialysis done and survive for
several years. Hypertension, diabetes
and chronic kidney disease of unknown
origin (CKDU) are the most known
common causes for kidney diseases. A
few studies done on CKDU point to:
Chronic dehydration may increases
the risk of kidney injury in in the long-
term.
An imbalance of sodium and
potassium in the diet - potassium
levels are naturally high in
vegetables and fruits and sodium
levels are naturally low. Today, large
amounts of sodium are often added
to foods during processing or even
preparing in the form of seasonings.
Thus, one of the best options is
to consume more fresh fruits and
vegetables and less processed
foods.
The shift from a rural to an urban area
factors like a sedentary lifestyle and
to live a healthy life, thus contributing
to the rising occurrence of chronic
diseases like diabetes, hypertension,
cardiovascular diseases, etc.
Nevertheless, these negative effects
can be reduced by following lifestyle
Exercise
and physical activity are hard to ignore
as regardless of age, sex or physical
condition, each and every person
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can be fun and social as it may help you
connect with family and friends. The
moderate exercise:
Exercise prevents weight gain and
can also promotes weight loss in
the most effective way - by burning
calories. Effective burning of
calories reduces the risk of diabetes
which is major risk factor for CKD
(chronic kidney disease). A simple
instead of the lift, a routine walk for
30 minutes a day, walking to shops
instead of a short drive etc. will help
High cholesterol, triglycerides
increases the risk of hypertension,
heart diseases, stroke, etc. and
being active boosts high density
lipoproteins (good cholesterol) and
reduces the risk of stroke, metabolic
syndrome, type 2 diabetes, arthritis,
falls, etc.
Exercise can make you feel more
relaxed and happier by stimulating
various brain chemicals. It also
strength, self-esteem and more
importantly, it delivers oxygen and
nutrients to tissues, thereby aiding
the kidneys, heart, lungs, etc.
burden of diseases and regular
exercise is the answer to bad sleep.
Exercise aids sweating - one of
the ways to remove excess salt
(the major culprit for CKD and
hypertension), cholesterol, alcohol,
etc. and sweating demands hydration
which helps in keeping the kidneys
keep kidney stones away.
Do you eat to complete the serving or
answer may be to complete the serving.
Excess calories are one of the major
culprits for most metabolic diseases
that lead to many organ dysfunctions
like CKD, heart disorders, etc. And
one of the best ways to keep a check
on the calories consumed is by being
conscious of what you eat. So here are
a few tips on conscious eating.
Serve the dish one by one, rather
than keeping the entire platter on the
table
Start with fruits, vegetables and
water followed by rice or roti
Avoid junk food - these foods contain
excess sodium which is the major
cause of hypertension, and chronic
kidney diseases
Opt for homemade food rather than
food from outside
additives and colourants but if
unavoidable, go for a trusted brand
We are aware of many complications
of diseases but we generally take it
lightly, which leads to far reaching
always better to prevent diseases and
if it does occur, it could be managed
better if diagnosed in the early stages.
So make sure you have a periodic
check-up and effective screening to
help manage diseases effectively and to
be able to lead a good life.
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Nephrologist, Cochin