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New Delhi: World Kidney Day 2024: The function of the kidney is not just to make urine, but it also balances the chemicals in our body. Regulates blood pressure, also helps in production of red blood cells, keeps bones healthy, helps in removing waste and excess fluid from the blood. To run all these functions smoothly, it is very important for the kidneys to remain healthy.
Kidney disease is like a silent killer, which is not detected early. Problems can be detected in time through regular checkups. However, by adopting some habits, you can keep your kidneys healthy for a long time.
keep your body active
Exercising daily not only keeps the body fit but also keeps the weight under control. Due to which the risk of chronic kidney disease reduces to a great extent. Cardio, cycling, running, yoga, Zumba, all types of exercises are beneficial for the body.
eat healthy diet
Eating a healthy and balanced diet not only provides the body with the necessary nutrition, but it also protects from the risk of many diseases like blood pressure, blood sugar, heart disease, etc. Reduce the amount of salt in food. 5 to 6 grams of salt daily is enough for the body. Do not add salt to food at all.
drink plenty of water
However, how much water you drink depends on many things, such as where you live, your health condition, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Still, it is very important to drink 8 glasses of water a day. Don't make the mistake of replacing it with unhealthy things like cold drinks, soda.
avoid painkillers
If instead of going to the doctor for minor problems, you treat them yourself by taking medicines, then it is not a good habit. It has a very bad effect on the kidneys and if you are already suffering from kidney problems then do not do it at all.
avoid smoking
Smoking increases the risk of not only lung cancer but also kidney cancer by 50 percent. Smoking affects the blood circulation of the kidneys. Due to which the ability of the kidneys to function starts decreasing.