One severe and all-too-common complication of Type 2 diabetes is kidney disease and their subsequent failure. Diabetic kidney disease is diagnosed by a test that looks for albumin, or the presence of protein in the urine. Albumin…
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Because the kidneys are responsible for the elimination of toxins through urine, they are associated with the element water, which is where the Chinese believe the body's essence resides. A beautiful reference to the kidneys made by…
The kidneys are part of the urinary system and they are responsible for cleansing the blood of excess fluid and waste. These organs also help to regulate blood pressure and maintain the balance of minerals in the…
Kidneys affect high blood pressure due to certain imbalances while in the process of cleansing our body of about 50 gallons of fluid daily. Any imbalance will cause the filtering units of the kidneys called nephrons, to…
A kidney transplant is a surgical process to place a healthy kidney into a patient with kidney failure. Kidney transplants are second simply to corneal transplant as the most widespread transplant operation in the United States. There…
When it comes to kidney health, diet goes a long way to both protect your kidneys and improve their function if you are suffering from kidney damage. The best renal diet can vary depending upon your level…
Fluid and waste soon start to build up in the body when the kidneys aren't working as intended. Over a period of time this can lead to a variety of health problems, including putting more stress on…
Kidneys can be revived! Ayurveda medicine, which is becoming more acceptable and popular in the Western world, recommends the use of herbs which can be used for all stages of kidney illness. These herbs helps patients avoid…
Detecting Kidney Disease and Dysfunction: Three Steps to Protect Kidney Health March is National Kidney Month and this year, March 14 was designated World Kidney Day. This year's theme is "Amazing kidneys!" Recognition designed to highlight the…
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