Kidney Health
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A Natural Detox Guide: Kidney Cleansing with Herbs and Vitamins
Regarding supporting kidney health and promoting natural detoxification, Mother Nature offers an array of powerful herbs that have been used for centuries. Let's explore the benefits of these kidney-cleansing herbs and...
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Kidney Health 101: What Supplements Are Good for Kidney Function
Dietary supplements can help kidney function in a number of ways. For example, cranberry juice can help to prevent UTIs by preventing bacteria from sticking to the walls of the urinary...
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Is Cranberry Juice Good For Kidney Stones? What You Should Know
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys. They are made up of minerals and salts that have crystallized in the urine. Kidney stones can be small or...
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Kidney Pain Explored
There are many causes of back pain, but often times there is a musculoskeletal problem involved. However, it may be difficult to distinguish back pain from kidney pain. Generally, kidney...
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The Tech Behind the Artificial Wearable Kidney
In the future kidney patients could enjoy the kind of freedom they only dream of right now. Thanks to an experimental program that has been hosted at UW Medical, a wearable...
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Keeping Kidneys Safe During Athletic Events
When it comes to kidney health, one area many people might overlook is sports. While it's vital to stay hydrated while exerting yourself physically, that's not the only kind of...
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Eat Right for Better Kidney Health
You know the saying, “You are what you eat”. Well, it is true, and that should be a huge wakeup call when you think about it. Chances are you don’t...
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Understanding Urine Albumin
While it might not really be joyful, it is important. Those who worry that they may have kidney disease are commonly advised to take two tests to determine whether their...
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Understanding the Glomerular Filtration Rate
GFR stands for glomerular filtration rate, and checking a person’s GFR with a blood test helps physicians know how well, or how poorly, a person’s kidneys are doing at filtering waste...
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Testing to Look for Kidney Disease
Many people don’t know they are in the early stages of kidney disease simply because it comes at you like a ninja in the night. There really aren’t early signs...
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Do Your Race and Ethnicity Affect Your Risk of Kidney Disease?
While anyone of any age can get kidney disease, there is a higher risk amongst certain segments of the population. American Indians, Hispanics, and African Americans tend to be at a higher...
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The Basics of Kidney Disease
The kidneys are some of the most important organs in the body. For example, your kidneys help control blood pressure, filter excess water and wastes out of your blood, and...
