Dr. Willie Ong Gives Some Health Tips in Taking Care of the Kidney
HEALTH TIPS – Doctor Willie Ong cited the ways on how to take care of the kidney which is an important organ of the body.
Among the most common health conditions nowadays are kidney failure and kidney stones. These are centered on the organ of the body that is responsible for removing toxins through the urine.
Sadly, a kidney failure may call for a dialysis which is a very costly procedure. Also, treatments do not assure total recovery. Many people lost their lives in a battle against the said health condition.
Through a video, a doctor, Dr. Willie Ong, willingly shared some health tips in taking care of the kidney. There are actually simple and easy ways on how spare ourselves from kidney failure, kidney stones, and other conditions related to the organ.
1. Limit your salt intake
According to Doc Willie, too much of salt can make the body retain more water which can lead to high blood pressure. One of the things that can damage the kidney is high blood.
2. Limit your intake of food high in protein
Meat and steaks are high in protein. These food provides a lot of work for the kidney.
3. Maintain your blood pressure low
The normal and ideal blood pressure for a healthy kidney is 130/80. As mentioned earlier, the BP can affect the condition of the kidney.
4. Maintain a healthy blood sugar level
Aside from keeping an ideal blood pressure level, also one of the health tips cited by Dr. Willie Ong in taking care of the kidney is maintaining the blood sugar level. According to the doctor, it must be below 120 mg/dl.
5. Drink more water
Drink eight(8) to ten(10) glasses of water daily. It will help reduce the risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) and as well as kidney stones.
6. Be watchful of your intake of pain relievers
Often, we immediately take pain relievers when we feel some body aches. It can harm the kidney thus we must limit and be watchful of it.
7. Limit Your Vitamin C intake
According to Doc Willie, Vitamin C should also be monitored and limited. Too much of it can damage the kidney.
Dr. Willie Ong stressed that kidney diseases are difficult and pricey to treat so it is important to take care of it. Here is a video of the doctor posted on YouTube:
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