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Tylertown, MS:
How do your kidneys work?
After drinking a few glasses of water on a hot day, you might be struck
with a sudden ... urge. Behind that feeling are two bean-shaped organs
that work as fine-tuned
internal sensors. Emma Bryce details how the incredible kidneys balance
the amount of fluid in your body, detect waste
in your blood, and know when to release the vitamins, minerals, and
hormones you
need to stay alive.
6 Tips To Be “Water Wise” for Healthy Kidneys
About 60-70% of your body weight is made up of water, and every part of your body needs it to function properly. Water helps the kidneys remove wastes from your blood in the form of urine. Be “water wise” and make sure you’re drinking the right amount of water.
3 Simple Ways You Can Prevent Kidney Stones
7 Tips to Protect Your Kidneys Before, During and After An Emergency
Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common. During a natural disaster, blackout or other emergency, many of the services we depend on daily may be interrupted, including dialysis treatment. Use these tips to be prepared and protect your kidneys.
How one man took control after receiving a life-altering medical diagnosis
After learning he had chronic kidney disease, this patient made a plan to prioritize his health.
What exactly is a kidney worth?
What exactly is a kidney worth? It depends, doesn’t it? If it is 7:00 a.m. and your left eye refuses to open to the world and you have to be at work by 8:00, a coffee, for example, seems worth quit…
Helpful tips for kidney health
Your kidneys are working hard, so it’s important to follow some nutrition tips to optimize their functioning.
What is the expected kidney function of a patient after donating a kidney?
A 31 year-old healthy male donated his kidney to his mother who had IgA nephropathy. Prior to donation, his creatinine was 1.08 mg/dl. One...
Kidney 101: What you need to know about kidney disease
What you need to know about kidney disease; including Dialysis Treatment Options, Kidney Transplant, Kidney Stones, and how to protect your kidneys.
How Detoxification Works: The Kidneys
Your kidneys detoxify your entire supply of blood 70 times per day. Maximize your kidney's detoxification ability with an alkaline pH balance and hydration.
What Causes Kidney Disease
Common causes of chronic kidney disease, as well as CKD risk factors.
Kidney cleanse: Does it work, 2-day plan, and risks
Kidney cleanse programs typically involve restricted diets or consuming only water and juice for several days. Supporters claim that these programs can cleanse the kidneys and promote better health. However, there is little scientific evidence to support these claims. Learn more here.
Why It’s So Important to Take Care of Your Kidneys
Kidneys play a critical role in the body. Dr. Heidi Syropoulos explains how to take care of your kidneys and detect chronic kidney disease.
Kidney transplant: Know what it is all about
Kidneys can be defined as two bean-shaped organs which are located on each side of the spine just be...
How Chronic Kidney Disease Is Diagnosed
Chronic kidney disease is primarily diagnosed with blood and urine tests and accompanied by imaging tests and biopsy to help pinpoint the underlying cause.
20 Things That Are Actually Damaging Your Kidneys
Your kidneys are two small, bean-shaped organs that sit below the ribs on either side of the spine. Roughly the size of a fist, kidneys are in charge of filtering the blood and removing toxic substances from the food we eat, expelling these toxins out in the form of waste products. Kidneys also help maintain …
Diabetes and Kidney Failure: How Nurses Make a Difference
Nephrology nurses are vital experts in the field, helping patients deal with problems, answer questions and stay educated about how they can slow the progression of kidney disease.
Heart's connection with kidneys vital to finding disease
What's good for your heart is also good for your kidneys - but the flipside also applies.
Why Aren't Preemptive Kidney Transplants More Popular?
A preemptive kidney transplant is a transplant that takes place for a kidney patient, before starting dialysis. It usually takes place before your kidney function deteriorates to the point where you need dialysis.
Health tips to protect your heart and kidneys
A new study suggests taking the necessary steps to care for your heart can positively affect for your kidneys as well. The researchers looked at over 14,800 adults aged 45 to 64 who were grouped based on how closely they followed the guidelines set out by the American Heart Association. The seven ideals include healthy blood pressure, …
