Kidneys don’t get the care they need very often. We don’t value them enough, even though they’re some of the most important parts of the body. They keep the balance of electrolytes in our bodies and clean our blood of toxins.
This is something we know, but we still “bash” our kidneys all the time by giving them too much sugar, booze, and other toxins that are bad for them. How much water do you drink every day? Is one liter enough for you?
Your kidneys are getting hurt because you aren’t drinking enough water. This is also the cause of many of your recent health problems. There are some bad habits that all of us have that hurt our kidneys every day.
Too much sugar and salt
People who don’t pay attention to their kidney health often do the worst thing possible: they eat too much sugar and salt.
Since salt and sugar are in almost everything we eat, it’s easy to eat too much of them. Eating a lot of sugar and salt can hurt your kidneys badly and hurt your health in general.
Having not enough water
For the kidneys to work right, they need a lot of water. People don’t drink the amount that is suggested every day, which makes kidneys dry. Kidney problems can be caused by not drinking enough water, so make sure you drink a lot of water every day.
Too much alcohol
If you don’t drink too much all the time, your kidneys will be able to get rid of booze on their own. Don’t drink more than 6 units of booze a week; it’s good for your kidneys and health in general.
High Levels of Animal Protein
Do you eat too much red and junk meat? A little protein is good for our muscles, but a lot of it makes kidney problems much more likely. End-stage kidney disease is 40% more likely to happen to people who eat a lot of red meat.
Painkillers and NSAIDs
For your kidneys, taking painkillers all the time just because you can’t stand any pain is not a good idea. NSAIDs are also bad for you.
Low blood pressure or not drinking enough water can damage your kidneys in a way that can’t be fixed, which will make your life much less enjoyable.
Smoking
If you smoke, you should know that it’s one of the worst things you can do for your kidneys. To be honest, smoking is bad for your lungs and your whole body, so you might want to stop.
No Rest
The bad can’t rest, right? You might feel like you can handle anything since you’re young and work late shifts to make extra money. But getting enough rest is very important for our health, and not getting enough of it can hurt your kidneys in many ways. Getting at least 7 hours of sleep every night is important. Also, learn how to deal with worry before it kills you and your kidneys.
A lot of junk food
Remember that the kidneys’ main job is to remove toxins from our blood? Well, if you eat a lot of junk food, your kidneys can’t handle all the fat, salt, and other things that are in a burger or fries. You can eat a burger once in a while, but if you do it every day, your kidneys will get hurt.