Kidneys are essential to regulate the flow of fluids in the body. The organ is instrumental in removing toxins from the blood as well as the secretion of excess fluids and salt in the form of urine. When the kidney fails to perform its functions a person is said to suffer from renal failure caused by kidney disease.
Chronic kidney disease has become increasing common. Watching what you eat and drink becomes vital in such situations. Chronic kidney disease patients are often placed of special diets that keep their kidneys healthier for a longer period of time. A kidney disease diet contains less phosphorus, potassium and sodium.
The Kidney Diet
While suffering from kidney failure, it is important to consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet. After getting a go-ahead signal from your physician, you need to maintain a diet that includes less consumption of sodium, phosphorus and potassium.
The diet also includes a reduction in the intake of fluids. This means drinking only when absolutely thirsty instead of just out of habit. The diet includes eating less salt because salt makes you feel thirsty.
Avoid Phosphorus-Rich Food
Phosphorus is an important mineral that helps to keep the bones in the body healthy and strong. During kidney failure, the body loses its capability to strike a balance between calcium and phosphorus in the body. The body fails to get rid of excess phosphorus and as a result is not able to take in calcium. Owing to this, the body begins “stealing” calcium from the bones, making them weak. Therefore, it is essential to refrain from eating food that is rich in phosphorus like coffee, cheese, peanut butter and beer. Instead opt for food like broccoli, zucchini squash and non-dairy products.
Stay Away From Excessive Sodium
Sodium in appropriate doses is important for the smooth functioning of the body. The mineral controls blood pressure and muscle contractions along with balancing fluids present in the body. A healthy kidney is capable of removing excessive amounts of sodium in the body. However, with the weak kidney, sodium content in the body starts building up and causes swelling. Therefore, it is important to stay away from sodium rich food like table salt, potato chops, bacon, cheese and canned and processed food. Doctors often recommend eating dishes seasoned with garlic and oregano and also lemons.
Opt For A Kidney Diet Which Has Less Potassium
Potassium is another important mineral in the body responsible for ensuring the all nerves and muscles in the body, especially the heart functions properly. The kidney is responsible for maintaining a safe level of potassium in the body. However, potassium levels begin to rise in case of a kidney failure. Therefore, it is important to stay away from food rich in potassium like potatoes, apricots, nuts, raisins and mustard. Food with low potassium includes certain fruits and vegetables like watermelon, cranberry, carrots and cherries.
It is important to maintain a strict kidney diet when diagnosed with renal failure. This ensures your kidney remains healthier for longer.
You’re about to find out that it’s possible to reverse impaired
kidney function and avoid dialysis and kidney transplant surgery. By
following the same step-by-step holistic healing protocols
that thousands of people around the world have already followed with
successful results, you can improve your kidney function and your
quality of life, too. Remember, the hard work is done figuring out the
solution. This program is designed to get to the root cause of all kidney disease.
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Monday, September 23, 2013
Why Kidney Failure Patients Should Pay Attention To Their Potassium Intake
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Patients experiencing kidney failure should take care of their potassium intake since they are at a high risk for potassium metabolism disturbance. The kidneys help in the maintenance of normal serum-potassium level by removing excess potassium from the body. A person is most likely going to experience high levels of potassium in the body if the kidneys do not work effectively.
Patients with chronic kidney disease should limit their intake of potassium as this will help them to reduce the risk of fatigue, cramping, confusion, muscle weakness, myasthenia, arrhythmia, nerve damages, digestive problems, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain.
For patients who have lost about 50% kidney function, their diets should be low-fat, low-protein, and low-potassium. This is because the body cannot effectively remove excessive electrolytes and water from their blood. Therefore, proper diets help in reducing kidney burdens and also slow down the rate of kidney function decline.
NOTE: it is important to note here, that not all kidney disease sufferers will have high potassium levels. The majority will, but definitely not all. Therefore it is crucial that when you visit with your doctor you get your blood potassium levels checked… As you may be in a small percentage of people that can consume potassium freely.
For kidney disease patients, high concentrations of potassium can cause cardiac arrhythmia, metabolic acidosis, low blood calcium and muscle weakness. This can stop the heart from beating resulting in death.
The Recommended Potassium Intake For Kidney Disease Patients
Though the allowed amount of potassium varies from case to case, it should generally range between 1500mg-2700mg daily. Foods that have more than 250mg of potassium per serving are high potassium foods. The most common foods that are rich in potassium include salmon, lobster, tomatoes, potatoes, legumes, beans, beet, dried fruits and avocados. Kidney disease patients should therefore stay away from consuming these foods.
Foods To Choose
Most, if not all, foods contain some potassium. Kidney disease patients should therefore aim foods that have less than 250mg per serving. Examples of foods low in potassium include chicken, eggs, grapes, onions, green peas, berries, plums, raspberries, tangerine, kales, peaches and asparagus.
Foods To Reduce/Avoid
Foods that have more than 250mg of potassium per single serving are considered to be rich in potassium. Most dairy products and vegetables contain high levels of potassium. Examples of foods that should be reduced or avoided include black-eyed peas, avocados, corn, spinach, potatoes, bananas, apples, kiwi fruit, water melon, beans and oranges.
Considerations
Too much potassium in the body can cause irregular heartbeat. As the kidney disease is being treated, the patient should reduce his intake since the kidney cannot remove the excess potassium.
Apart from doing away with foods rich in potassium completely, the patient can alternatively remove the potassium by soaking the vegetables in water. The ions will then seep out, after which he can then cook and eat the vegetables. This method is called ‘potassium leaching’.
Take a look at this great video advice from a professional naturopath who has helped thousands live a happier and healthier life!
Patients experiencing kidney failure should take care of their potassium intake since they are at a high risk for potassium metabolism disturbance. The kidneys help in the maintenance of normal serum-potassium level by removing excess potassium from the body. A person is most likely going to experience high levels of potassium in the body if the kidneys do not work effectively.
Patients with chronic kidney disease should limit their intake of potassium as this will help them to reduce the risk of fatigue, cramping, confusion, muscle weakness, myasthenia, arrhythmia, nerve damages, digestive problems, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain.
For patients who have lost about 50% kidney function, their diets should be low-fat, low-protein, and low-potassium. This is because the body cannot effectively remove excessive electrolytes and water from their blood. Therefore, proper diets help in reducing kidney burdens and also slow down the rate of kidney function decline.
NOTE: it is important to note here, that not all kidney disease sufferers will have high potassium levels. The majority will, but definitely not all. Therefore it is crucial that when you visit with your doctor you get your blood potassium levels checked… As you may be in a small percentage of people that can consume potassium freely.
For kidney disease patients, high concentrations of potassium can cause cardiac arrhythmia, metabolic acidosis, low blood calcium and muscle weakness. This can stop the heart from beating resulting in death.
The Recommended Potassium Intake For Kidney Disease Patients
Though the allowed amount of potassium varies from case to case, it should generally range between 1500mg-2700mg daily. Foods that have more than 250mg of potassium per serving are high potassium foods. The most common foods that are rich in potassium include salmon, lobster, tomatoes, potatoes, legumes, beans, beet, dried fruits and avocados. Kidney disease patients should therefore stay away from consuming these foods.
Foods To Choose
Most, if not all, foods contain some potassium. Kidney disease patients should therefore aim foods that have less than 250mg per serving. Examples of foods low in potassium include chicken, eggs, grapes, onions, green peas, berries, plums, raspberries, tangerine, kales, peaches and asparagus.
Foods To Reduce/Avoid
Foods that have more than 250mg of potassium per single serving are considered to be rich in potassium. Most dairy products and vegetables contain high levels of potassium. Examples of foods that should be reduced or avoided include black-eyed peas, avocados, corn, spinach, potatoes, bananas, apples, kiwi fruit, water melon, beans and oranges.
Considerations
Too much potassium in the body can cause irregular heartbeat. As the kidney disease is being treated, the patient should reduce his intake since the kidney cannot remove the excess potassium.
Apart from doing away with foods rich in potassium completely, the patient can alternatively remove the potassium by soaking the vegetables in water. The ions will then seep out, after which he can then cook and eat the vegetables. This method is called ‘potassium leaching’.
Take a look at this great video advice from a professional naturopath who has helped thousands live a happier and healthier life!
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Can Too Much Protein Exacerbate Kidney Problems?
Can sacrificing a carbohydrate diet for a dominant protein diet harm your kidneys? The answer to this query is a definite 'yes'. As much as hordes of body builders would prefer taking truck-loads of protein with the hope of enhancing their body muscles, research still shows that taking more than the recommended daily amounts of protein can be harmful to your body. In fact, the amount of protein that anyone takes should not account for more than 30% of the daily calorie intake. Let's look at the relationship between protein and kidney problems.
Ketones And Kidney Problems
To start with, ingesting more than the required amounts of protein can lead to the accumulation of toxic ketones in the body. Ketones are harmful protein wastes that give the kidney nephrons (filtering units) a hard time. The situation is even made worse when an unhealthy kidney is involved in the process. Subsequent build up of protein wastes in the blood stream will gradually deteriorate the kidney, and in the long run it will lead to chronic stages of kidney problems.
Reduce Protein Intake To Slow Down The Degeneration Of The Kidney
Different studies show that patients with renal failure can slow down the degeneration process of their kidneys by cutting down their protein intake. These studies were conducted on patients with kidney problems, and those that were subjected to high protein diets registered fatal kidney problems as opposed to their counterparts. Consequently, as the kidney struggles to get rid of the protein waste in the body, the patient is likely to lose significant amounts of water which can in turn subject the patient to dehydration.
Prolonging Renal Function
Some of the most effective ways to prolong the functioning of the kidneys, is to control the blood pressure and the amount of ingested proteins in the diet. For diabetic patients, the attention is shifted to controlling the amount of blood sugar. In both cases, controlling the amounts of consumed proteins will relieve the kidney from processing too many proteins. Those with kidney disease should aim for no more than 20 to 50 grams a day (depending on the stage of kidney disease).
Quality Proteins For Patients With Kidney Problems
You are advised to take chicken, fish, eggs or soy products. Similarly, some protein foods are known to contain high levels of phosphorus, and such foods are not recommended to patients with kidney problems. Such foods include dried beans, yoghurt, cheese and nuts.
To conclude, patients experiencing kidney problems are advised to adopt healthy eating habits by incorporating all nutrients in their diet. They should remember to always take limited amounts of protein foods, as well as adequate calories to prevent weight loss and break down of body muscles.
Please consult with a naturopath or nutritionist to get a dietary plan.
Keeping up with the day-to-day requirements for maintaining your kidneys can be very taxing. Medications, check-ups, and dialysis start to take so much time and effort and you're never sure what the next check-up could bring. However, there is another way to approach the problem. That may be what brought you to this website in the first place. If you're looking for more help or other ways that kidney disease could be dealt with than read on! There are some really good, really effective, and really safe treatments out there for your kidneys. See for yourself how to get greater energy, increased GFR, less or no fluid retention, and the return of positive health and attitude.
Ketones And Kidney Problems
To start with, ingesting more than the required amounts of protein can lead to the accumulation of toxic ketones in the body. Ketones are harmful protein wastes that give the kidney nephrons (filtering units) a hard time. The situation is even made worse when an unhealthy kidney is involved in the process. Subsequent build up of protein wastes in the blood stream will gradually deteriorate the kidney, and in the long run it will lead to chronic stages of kidney problems.
Reduce Protein Intake To Slow Down The Degeneration Of The Kidney
Different studies show that patients with renal failure can slow down the degeneration process of their kidneys by cutting down their protein intake. These studies were conducted on patients with kidney problems, and those that were subjected to high protein diets registered fatal kidney problems as opposed to their counterparts. Consequently, as the kidney struggles to get rid of the protein waste in the body, the patient is likely to lose significant amounts of water which can in turn subject the patient to dehydration.
Prolonging Renal Function
Some of the most effective ways to prolong the functioning of the kidneys, is to control the blood pressure and the amount of ingested proteins in the diet. For diabetic patients, the attention is shifted to controlling the amount of blood sugar. In both cases, controlling the amounts of consumed proteins will relieve the kidney from processing too many proteins. Those with kidney disease should aim for no more than 20 to 50 grams a day (depending on the stage of kidney disease).
Quality Proteins For Patients With Kidney Problems
You are advised to take chicken, fish, eggs or soy products. Similarly, some protein foods are known to contain high levels of phosphorus, and such foods are not recommended to patients with kidney problems. Such foods include dried beans, yoghurt, cheese and nuts.
To conclude, patients experiencing kidney problems are advised to adopt healthy eating habits by incorporating all nutrients in their diet. They should remember to always take limited amounts of protein foods, as well as adequate calories to prevent weight loss and break down of body muscles.
Please consult with a naturopath or nutritionist to get a dietary plan.
Keeping up with the day-to-day requirements for maintaining your kidneys can be very taxing. Medications, check-ups, and dialysis start to take so much time and effort and you're never sure what the next check-up could bring. However, there is another way to approach the problem. That may be what brought you to this website in the first place. If you're looking for more help or other ways that kidney disease could be dealt with than read on! There are some really good, really effective, and really safe treatments out there for your kidneys. See for yourself how to get greater energy, increased GFR, less or no fluid retention, and the return of positive health and attitude.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Types of Kidney Tests
Kidney tests are carried out to determine how well the kidneys are functioning. This is vital in averting possible kidney failure and also gauging how well a treatment is working if a person has already been diagnosed with kidney disease.
Kidneys tests also help detect what is responsible for causing damage to the kidney in addition to helping know when to a commence treatment. It is important to note that kidneys tests can be done by the use of urine or blood samples.
Listed Below Are Various Types Of Kidney Tests
Creatinine Clearance
A creatinine clearance test is used to establish the kidneys degree of function. Creatinine is a by-product of muscle. The amount of creatinine in the urine is what determines how well the kidney is functioning.
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
Another test carried out to find how well the kidneys are functioning is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). A special substance known as a tracer is injected into the body through the vein. After the injection is done, follow up tests which may include blood imaging to establish how quickly the tracer passes through the kidneys and the time it takes to exit the body are carried out.
Urinalysis
A urinalysis tallies the total number of red blood cells and white blood cells present in the urine. It also tests for proteins levels, sugar and bacteria in the urine.
Blood Urea Nitrogen Test
A blood urea nitrogen test helped determine the level of nitrogen in the blood and urine. High levels of nitrogen could be an indication that the kidneys are not function well enough to eliminate urea from the blood.
Computed Axial Tomography (CAT)
The computed axial tomography scan uses x-rays to give pictures of the body in crosswise slices. A computed axial scan can detect presence of kidney stones cysts, blockage and any other solid mass.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
A magnetic resonance imaging scan exposes the body to strong magnetic fields to create images based on the molecular composition of the kidneys. Magnetic resonance imaging scans produce images that have finer details than computed axial tomography scan but cannot be conducted on individuals who have metal devices such as pace makers or defibrillators in the body. This is because the scan involves exposing the patient to a strong magnetic field.
One of the major functions of the kidney is to filter blood and remove waste products from the body. The inability of the kidneys to perform this function could be an indication of kidney failure. A regular visit to a doctor for kidney tests is advisable.
You’re about to find out that it’s possible to reverse impaired kidney function and avoid dialysis and kidney transplant surgery. By following the same step-by-step holistic healing protocols that thousands of people around the world have already followed with successful results, you can improve your kidney function and your quality of life, too. Remember, the hard work is done figuring out the solution. This program is designed to get to the root cause of all kidney disease.
Kidneys tests also help detect what is responsible for causing damage to the kidney in addition to helping know when to a commence treatment. It is important to note that kidneys tests can be done by the use of urine or blood samples.
Listed Below Are Various Types Of Kidney Tests
Creatinine Clearance
A creatinine clearance test is used to establish the kidneys degree of function. Creatinine is a by-product of muscle. The amount of creatinine in the urine is what determines how well the kidney is functioning.
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
Another test carried out to find how well the kidneys are functioning is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). A special substance known as a tracer is injected into the body through the vein. After the injection is done, follow up tests which may include blood imaging to establish how quickly the tracer passes through the kidneys and the time it takes to exit the body are carried out.
Urinalysis
A urinalysis tallies the total number of red blood cells and white blood cells present in the urine. It also tests for proteins levels, sugar and bacteria in the urine.
Blood Urea Nitrogen Test
A blood urea nitrogen test helped determine the level of nitrogen in the blood and urine. High levels of nitrogen could be an indication that the kidneys are not function well enough to eliminate urea from the blood.
Computed Axial Tomography (CAT)
The computed axial tomography scan uses x-rays to give pictures of the body in crosswise slices. A computed axial scan can detect presence of kidney stones cysts, blockage and any other solid mass.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
A magnetic resonance imaging scan exposes the body to strong magnetic fields to create images based on the molecular composition of the kidneys. Magnetic resonance imaging scans produce images that have finer details than computed axial tomography scan but cannot be conducted on individuals who have metal devices such as pace makers or defibrillators in the body. This is because the scan involves exposing the patient to a strong magnetic field.
One of the major functions of the kidney is to filter blood and remove waste products from the body. The inability of the kidneys to perform this function could be an indication of kidney failure. A regular visit to a doctor for kidney tests is advisable.
You’re about to find out that it’s possible to reverse impaired kidney function and avoid dialysis and kidney transplant surgery. By following the same step-by-step holistic healing protocols that thousands of people around the world have already followed with successful results, you can improve your kidney function and your quality of life, too. Remember, the hard work is done figuring out the solution. This program is designed to get to the root cause of all kidney disease.
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