Kidneys are more than beans (journeytowellness.com)
on June 20th, 2005 at 2:02 amWhen you think about kidneys, think about more than beans! Your pair of kidneys is among your body’s most important organs. Their job is to purify your blood and flush away impurities. When one or both kidneys fail, the results can be devastating or even fatal. March is National Kidney Awareness Month so lets discuss some facts about kidney health
African Americans and other people of color are more likely to develop kidney disease because of our increased incidences of diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, a family history of the disease and aging – all are major risk factors. But even with a high-risk profile, kidney disease can be avoided altogether or controlled with early detection. Keep your weight under control by eating sensibly and getting plenty of exercise. Avoid high blood pressure with the same regimen, or, if you already have hypertension, take your medication regularly (more…)
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