5 ESSENTAIL STEP TO IMPROVE KIDNEY DISEASE NATURALLY!

Step 1: Get Tested

3 Simple, Life-saving Tests:

  1. Blood Pressure (BP test)

    • High blood pressure can damage small blood vessels (glomeruli) in the kidneys. It is the second-leading cause of kidney failure after diabetes.

    • Good Score: Below 140/90 is good for most people. Below 130/80 is better if you have chronic kidney disease. Below 120/80 is considered best. Check with your healthcare team to see what is right for you.

  2. Protein in Urine (urine test)

    • Traces of a type of protein, albumin, in the urine (albuminuria) may be an early sign of kidney disease. Regular amounts of albumin and other proteins in the urine (proteinuria) indicate kidney damage.

    • Good Score: Less than 30 mg of albumin per gram of urinary creatinine (a normal waste product)

  3. Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) (blood test)

    • This measures how well the kidneys are filtering the blood. Doctors measure blood creatinine levels and perform a calculation to find out your glomerular filtration rate (GFR).

    • Good Score: Over 90 is good. 60-89 should be monitored. Less than 60 for 3 months indicates kidney disease.


Step 2: Eat Healthy Foods

Dr. Simon points out that most kidney problems arise out of other medical conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Because of this, he suggests you follow healthy eating habits to control weight and blood pressure. Preventing diabetes and high blood pressure will help keep kidneys in good condition.

Step 3: Recognize Symptoms

Most people with early kidney disease have no symptoms, which is why early detection is critical. By the time symptoms appear, kidney disease may be advanced, and symptoms can be misleading. Pay attention to these:

  • Fatigue, weakness

  • Difficult, painful urination

  • Foamy urine

  • Pink, dark urine (blood in urine)

  • Increased thirst

  • Increased need to urinate (especially at night)

  • Puffy eyes

  • Swollen face, hands, abdomen, ankles, feet


Step 4: Exercise Regularly

Like eating a well-balanced diet, regular physical activity can stave off weight gain and high blood pressure. But do be mindful of how much exercise you do, especially if you’re not conditioned. “Overexerting yourself when you’re not in good shape can lead to serious problems, especially if you are at high risk for heart disease,” Dr. Simon says. If you are at high risk for heart disease and don’t exercise but want to start, talk to your physician before beginning any new workout program.