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Subject: The BEST WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR KIDNEYS,

 
 






By Dr. Willie T. Ong (Internist and Cardiologist)

Most people know how to protect the heart, but do you know how to care for your kidneys? The kidneys' job is to help remove various toxins (drugs and food wastes), and expel them through the urine.

As we grow older, our kidneys will also start to age. A problem with kidney disease is that majority of patients have no warning symptoms.

Some time ago, we interviewed Dr. Elizabeth Montemayor, a nephrologist at the Philippine General Hospital.

 Here are 10 ways to protect your kidneys:


1. Limit your salt intake

 Too much salt is not only bad for your blood pressure, it's also bad for your kidneys. Many die of kidney disease, which can be partly attributed to a high salt intake and fondness for fish sauce, soy sauce, plain salt and salted fish. Even instant noodles, chips and nuts are teeming with salt. The problem with salt is that it encourages the body to retain water, and can increase your blood pressure (which damages the kidneys).

2. Don't load up on high protein foods such as meat and steaks

A high protein diet makes the kidneys work twice as hard. Pretty soon, your kidneys could get tired and some of the weaker kidney cells can die. A friendly reminder to people on a high-protein Atkin's Diet or South Beach Diet. The time-tested doctor's advice of moderation in everything will serve you well. Eat a balanced diet of rice, vegetables, fish and fruits and you can't go wrong.

3. Keep your blood pressure at 130/80 or lower

If your blood pressure is above 140 over 90, this can cause kidney damage within five years. The kidneys are said to be "happiest" with a blood pressure of 130/80 or lower. To help control your blood pressure, you should limit your salt intake, reduce weight and take medicines for high blood pressure, if needed.

4. Keep your blood sugar below 120 mg/dl

 Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two leading causes of kidney failure. A person with uncontrolled diabetes for 5-10 years may develop significant kidney damage. Consult your doctor and keep your blood sugar under control with diet, exercise and maintenance medicines.

5. Drink 8 glasses of water a day

 Doctors usually advise people to take in 8 glasses of water a day, but this really depends on your age and condition. If you're sweating a lot and work outdoors, you may need to drink more than 8 glasses a day. However, if you are above 65 years of age, you may do well with just 6 glasses a day. Drinking enough water also prevents the formation of kidney stones.

6. Watch your intake of pain relievers and other drugs

Taking pain relievers like mefenamic acid, ibuprofen and the coxibs (like celecoxib) for a prolonged period of time may cause kidney damage. Because of this, we should limit taking these medicines to only a week, or just take them as needed. For those with chronic arthritis, try to look for other ways to relieve the pain such as using a hot water bag, pain reliever ointments, or the safer paracetamol tablet.

7. Be careful with tests and procedures using contrast dyes

 Some tests, like CT Scans and MRIs, and angiograms, use a contrast dye which helps doctors delineate the organs better. The problem with such dyes is that they can cause kidney damage. To be safe, I would strongly advise you to consult a kidney specialist before undergoing such procedures.

8. Don't drink too much Vitamin C

 
Excess vitamin C (ascorbic acid) can lead to the formation of kidney stones in predisposed individuals. If you need to take vitamin C, a dose of 500 mg or less is safer.

9. Don't rely on food supplements to protect your kidneys

 The above tips are so far the best tips to care for the kidneys.

10. Get a kidney check-up

Simple tests, such as a complete blood count, BUN and creatinin, and a urine analysis are the first screening tests for the kidneys. Finding a trace of protein in the urine can alert the doctor of possible kidney disease.

Bottomline is: Kidney diseases are expensive and difficult to treat. Let's take the necessary steps to protect our kidneys today.
 






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Curd or yogurt is dairy product which provides lot of health benefits to the human beings. It is not only and important part of the diet but also can be efficiently uses as a beauty product. Read on to know more about it.

Some of the dairy products or the other is a part of regular diet of almost everyone. All the dairy products have lots of nutritional values and provide lots of health benefits. At the same time these products add taste if used in the preparation of other food items. Some dairy products like cheese are an inseparable parts of certain food items.

These dairy products are also regarded as an important part of the diet of human beings. One such dairy product which can provide innumerable health benefits is curd or yogurt. Curd is prepared by fermentation of milk. It is said that curd provides more nutritional values than milk. Read on and find more about the health benefits of curd.


Nutritional and health benefits provided by curd or yogurt

It is regarded that to gain maximum health benefits from curd, we should eat it at a right time. Have a quick glimpse at the health and nutritional benefits of curd.

►Helps to improve the digestive system

►Helps to strengthen the immune system

►Helps to cope with stomach problems

►Beneficial for dealing with osteoporosis

►Consuming curd or yogurt increases the capacity to absorb the nutrients and minerals form other food stuffs

►Proves beneficial for the lactose intolerants as they can gain all the nutritive contents of milk through curd

►Consumption of curd provides relief to the person suffering from dysentery

►Consuming curd proves beneficial for those suffering from vaginal infection

►Helps to get strong bones and teeth as its calcium content is high

►Helps to minimise the risk of high blood pressure

►Coping with high level of cholesterol becomes easier with the help of curd

How to consume curd or yogurt?

If you are finding difficult to consume curd as a whole, you can club it up with other food items. You can have a serving of curd regularly with your lunch. Curd mixed with rice and a pinch of salts tastes yummy. You can use curd when you do not like spicy food. For example; if you do not like to eat spicy gravy you can add a spoonful of curd. It will not only reduce the spice but also it will add a new flavour to your food.

Having buttermilk prepared out of curd after the meals proves beneficial for digestion of food. If you find difficult to consume curd regularly you can have it occasionally in form of the Indian preparations like lassi, shrikhand, piyush etc. You can add few pieces of mango or strawberry to the curd and grind it. A fruity drink is ready for you! Have it in form of curry by adding some coriander leaves, turmeric powder, chilly powder, ginger and garlic. Even adding a little sugar makes curd taste good. Curd can also be used in vegetable salads.

Apart from providing nutritional and health benefits, curd is also used as a beauty product. If curd is massaged on facial skin, it acts as skin bleach. It also brings softness in skin. A fine paste of henna mixed with curd is good for treating dandruff. It also acts as an excellent hair conditioner and can be used for treating sunburns.

Curd or yogurt is used since ages to gain its nutritional and health benefits or as a beauty product. According to Ayurveda, curd should not be consumed at night and should be consumed when it is completely coagulated. Though it provides lot of health benefits, over consumption should be avoided.. Make sure that you consume curd when it is very fresh and get ready to enjoy its health benefits.

Curd, also known as yogurt, can be described as a dairy product that is made from fermented milk. In other words, when milk is curdled with rennet, or an edible acidic substance such as lemon juice or vinegar, and the liquid portion is drained off, what remains is known as curd. The quality of yogurt depends on the starter used to curdle it, while the time taken to curdle depends upon the level of heat. In hot weather, it takes less than 6 hours for the curling process to be complete, while in case of cold weather, curdling might take up to 16 hours. The active culture of yogurt, combined with its high nutritional value, has credited it with a lot of health and nutrition benefits. To know about the benefits of eating curd, read further.

Nutritional Value of Curd (150 gm of curd)

Nutrients Whole Curd Low-fat Curd
Calories 163 85
Carbohydrates 23.6 g 11 g
Proteins 7.7 g 7.7 g
Saturated Fats 4.2 g 1.2 g
Unsaturated Fats 2.3 g 0.8 g
Calcium 240 mg 285 mg

Health Nutrition Benefits of Eating Yogurt
►Consumption of yogurt or curd has been associated with strengthening of the immune system.
►One serving of yogurt per day is said to be beneficial for those suffering from osteoporosis.
►Low-fat or skim curd is good for people who are suffering from higher levels of cholesterol.
►Even those who are lactose-intolerant can consume yogurt, as bacteria present in it breaks down the lactose before it enters your body.
►The bacteria in curd can help digest food and thus, alleviate the problem of stomach infection.
►Those suffering from vaginal infection have also been found to have benefited from yogurt.
►Studies have suggested that consumption of curd might help reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
►The active culture of yogurt has been found to be beneficial in case of constipation and colon cancer.
►Curd is also said to be helpful in treating inflammatory bowel disease and H. pylori infection.
►Yogurt helps you feel fuller and is thus, a very good snack for those trying to lose weight.
►Being rich in calcium, curd is good for the health of bones as well as the teeth.
►Eating yogurt on a regular basis can help you absorb the nutrients in other foods as well.







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