Saturday, March 1, 2014

Healthy Habits: National Kidney Month

The National Kidney Foundation says that 26 million American adults have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and millions of others are at increased risk. Early detection is key and can help prevent the progression of kidney disease to kidney failure.

Sainthood Herbs is committed to helping people reduce their risk for kidney disease through education and promotion of National Kidney Month and would like to share five tips to reduce the risk of CKD.

  1. Have your blood pressure checked – If your blood pressure is higher than it should be, your physician may suggest dietary changes such as lowering salt intake. They may also prescribe a medication that can help regulate it.
  2. Know your family history – Those with family members impacted by kidney disease are at a higher risk for developing it themselves. Know your family health history. If it’s in your genes, you can start taking preventative measures at an early age.
  3. Lose weight – Being overweight increases your risk for developing kidney disease. Reducing your body mass index (BMI) is one way to lower your risk of kidney disease.
  4. Quit smoking – If you smoke, the sooner you quit, the sooner you reduce your risk for kidney disease – and a host of other health issues. There are many smoking-cessation programs available. Do a little online research and find one that will work for you.
  5. Increase amount of physical activity – Exercising not only helps reduce your risk for kidney disease, but it will also help you maintain a healthy weight and positively impact your overall health. Check with your doctor before undertaking any new exercise regimen.
Sainthood Herbs offers three specific herbal supplement products that support the kidneys and bodily systems that directly affect the kidneys:
“Solution Series: Blood Glucose and Heart & LDL” – These two products are designed to offer support or relief of discomforts associated with kidney disease. These herbal supplements address conditions related to kidney disease such as blood glucose and heart and LDL health.
“Women Series: Urinary Tract” – This product is designed to provide relief and support of a common issue for women, urinary tract health. The urinary system includes both your kidneys and can be directly affected if not supported properly.

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