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Kidney Health from an Eastern Medicine Point of View

Posted by Dave Leong on Sep 7th 2010

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Kidney Health from an Eastern Medicine Point of View

Family Autumn Stroll The kids are back in school, vacations are coming to a close, and leaves are starting to change colors. This can only mean one thing: fall is upon us. September is often the month to get organized. So why not start with your kidneys? You can manage your kidney health the natural way with tips from Get Well Natural.*

 

What's So Great About Kidneys?

KidneysKidneys are some of the most remarkable organs in your body. They're responsible for cleaning the blood that courses through your veins. We're all born with two kidneys, which work to remove waste, control fluid and electrolyte balances, and create urine. Each kidney contains close to a million tiny nephrons, or microscopic blood filters.  One of the best ways to estimate the effectiveness of the kidneys ability to filter is to look at the Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) which measures the flow rate of volume of fluid filtered from the kidneys (renal).  It is important to note that healthy kidney function should be maintained and supported throughout a person's life since you could lose as much as 90 percent of kidney function without experiencing any symptoms or health problems.  Loss of kidney function can lead to several possible kidney diseases, including:

  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD), is also known as "chronic renal disease": A progressive loss in kidney function over a period of months or years
  • Pyelonephritis: An infection of the kidney's pelvis
  • Kidney Stones: The formation of mineral-based crystals that block urine flow
  • Glomerulonephritis (GN), also called glomerular nephritis), is characterized by inflammation of the glomeruli and can cause blood (hematuria) or protein (proteinuria) in the urine
  • Acute Renal Failure: A sudden worsening in kidney function that is typically reversible
  • Chronic Renal Failure: A permanent partial loss of kidney function
  • Diabetes Nephropathy: High blood sugar from diabetes progressively damages the kidneys
  • Kidney Cancer: Renal Cell Carcinoma most commonly caused by smoking*

Kidney Health: An Eastern Medicine Point of View

Dr. Graeme Shaw
From an Eastern Medicine perspective, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is often the result of abnormalities in a person's kidney and spleen energy. From a nutritional perspective, there are many healthy food recommendations that a licensed dietician can recommend for those concerned about CKD, high creatinine levels or proteinuria (excess of serum proteins in the urine) – all of which can be signs of kidney dysfunction. In his article, Dr. Graeme Shaw provides the Eastern Medicine perspective, along with helpful information on nutrition and lifestyle options for healthy kidneys.*

 

Hungry? Try These Kidney-Friendly Recipes

Woman Serving FoodFor organs as complex as the kidneys, you need better advice than simply "eat healthy food." The National Kidney Foundation offers a comprehensive guide to nutrition and diet with more information about how nutrients and food groups can affect kidney stones, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, dialysis and more. Here are some healthy recipes to get you started:*

 

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Dietary Supplements to Support Kidney Health *

At Get Well Natural, we want to help support your health naturally. These natural herbal formulas may help you maintain healthy kidney function:*

Kidney Well II
Kidney Well IIKidney Well II contains natural herbal ingredients that may offer healthy kidney-supporting benefits by providing antioxidants, cellular cleansing, filtration and cellular energy supportive properties. The formula was designed to support all the bodily systems that are involved with maintaining healthy kidneys and protecting them from environmental chemical damage.*
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Alisma
AlismaAlisma is a high-quality concentrated herbal extract that may promote body balance naturally by supporting improved kidney health and urinary function. For additional natural support of kidney filtration and function, Alisma can be used in conjunction with Kidney Well II.*
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Phyto Antioxidant
Phyto AntioxidantPhyto Antioxidant promotes antioxidant support for oxidative stressors, kidney health and for those concerned with immune or inflammatory conditions. For maximum kidney support and to help you achieve healthy urinary protein levels, this supplement works best when taken with Kidney Well II.*  
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. TCM is an acronym for Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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