Here are 6 things to stop doing now before it’s too late. 👇
1. NOT DRINKING ENOUGH WATER
Water helps your kidneys remove waste from your blood. If you don't get enough water, that waste along with acids can build up. That can lead to your kidneys getting clogged up with proteins called myoglobin. Dehydration can also lead to kidney stones and urinary tract infections.
2. EATING TOO MUCH SUGAR
Does sugar ruin your kidneys?
A high level of sugar in your blood can cause problems in many parts of your body, including your heart, kidneys, eyes, and brain. Over time, this can lead to kidney disease and kidney failure
3. DRINKING ALCOHOL
Excessive drinking, more than four drinks daily can affect your health and worsen kidney disease. When experts talk about one drink, they are talking about one 12-ounce bottle of beer, one glass of wine, or one ounce (one shot) of "hard liquor."
4. EATING PROCESSED FOODS ON A REGULAR BASIS
Processed foods are significant sources of sodium and phosphorus. Many people who have kidney disease need to limit phosphorus in their diets. Some studies have shown that high phosphorus intake from processed foods in people without kidney disease may be harmful to their kidneys and bones.
5 NOT GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP
"Kidney function is actually regulated by the sleep-wake cycle. It helps coordinate the kidneys' workload over 24 hours," Dr. McMullan said. "We also know that nocturnal patterns can affect chronic kidney disease and that people who sleep less usually have faster kidney function decline.
6 SITTING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME
Studies suggest that people who sit for prolonged periods every day have a higher risk for diabetes, heart attack, and even some cancers.
Now new research finds that sitting for long stretches may also raise the risk for chronic kidney disease, especially in women.
