HOME REMEDIES FOR KIDNEY DISEASE

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What is Chronic Kidney Disease?

Chronic kidney disease, also called chronic kidney failure, involves a gradual loss of kidney function. Your kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids from your blood, which are then removed in your urine. Advanced chronic kidney disease can cause dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and wastes to build up in your body.In the early stages of chronic kidney disease, you might have few signs or symptoms. You might not realize that you have kidney disease until the condition is advanced.

Functions of the kidneys:-

• Removing natural waste products and extra water from your body
• Helping make red blood cells
• Balancing important minerals in your body
• Helping maintain your blood pressure
• Keeping your bones healthy

Signs and Symptoms of Kidney disease:-

Note that many people living with Chronic Kidney Disease do not have any symptoms until the more advanced stages and/or complications develop. If symptoms do happen, they may include: 

• Foamy urine
• Urinating (peeing) more often or less often than usual
• Itchy and/or dry skin
• Feeling tired
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss without trying to lose weight

People who have more advanced stages of Chronic Kidney Disease may also notice:

• Trouble concentrating
• Numbness or swelling in your arms, legs, ankles, or feet
• Achy muscles or cramping
• Shortness of breath
• Vomiting
• Trouble sleeping
• Breath smells like ammonia (also described as urine-like or “fishy”)

Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease:-

• Diabetes
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart disease and/or heart failure
• Obesity
• Over the age of 60
• Family history of Chronic Kidney Disease or kidney failure
• Personal history of acute kidney injury (AKI)
• Smoking and/or use of tobacco products
• Inherited conditions
• Autoimmune conditions
• Severe infections like sepsis
• Kidney cancer, kidney stones or kidney and or urinary tract infections

Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease:-

• Cardiovascular disease (heart disease and/or stroke)
• High blood pressure
• Anemia (low levels of red blood cells)
• Metabolic acidosis (buildup of acid in the blood)
• Mineral and bone disorder (when blood levels of calcium and phosphorus are out of balance leading to bone and/or heart disease)
• Hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in the blood)
• Kidney failure

Home remedies and treatments for kidney disease:-

1. Use lemon juice and eat foods high in vitamin C: You may regularly add freshly squeezed lemons to your drinks. Lemons and vitamin C-rich meals including citrus fruits, broccoli, cucumbers, and green leafy vegetables are useful for maintaining kidney function. These have citrate, a substance that stops calcium stones from developing. Small stones can also be broken up by citrate, letting them to pass more rapidly.

2. Steer clear of salt-added goods.

3. Select foods with less potassium: Bananas, oranges, potatoes, spinach, and tomatoes are examples of foods high in potassium. Apples, cabbage, carrots, green beans, grapes, and strawberries are a few examples of low-potassium foods. You should typically avoid salt replacements if you have renal problems since many of them include potassium.

4. Cut back on your protein intake.

5. Celery juice: Celery juice aids with kidney function improvement. Celery juice contains mineral salts that both maintain and enhance kidney function. We advise consuming 1-2 glasses daily before large meals (30 min before).

6. Dandelion root: Antioxidant qualities may be found in dandelion flowers. Additionally, dandelion may strengthen the immune system. Dandelion root is used by herbalists to cleanse the kidneys, gallbladder, and liver.  

7. Drink sufficient water to keep kidneys hydrated.

8. Avoid sugary foods.

9. Exercise regularly.

10. Eat plenty fruits and vegetables..

11. Red Bell Peppers 

12. Cabbage 

13. Broccoli / Cauliflower 

14. Leafy greens 

15. Garlic 

16. Asparagus 

17. Apples 

18. Berries 

19. Extra Virgin Oil 

20. Melons 

21. Ginger 

22. Tumeric