10 Bad Daily Habits Destroying Your KIDNEYS
Video length: 10 minutes.
Do you know that more than 20 million people in the United States may have some level of kidney disease, and many of them don’t even know it? Kidney disease is a serious condition that can affect your heart, bones, immune system, and even your brain. It can also lead to kidney failure, which requires dialysis or a transplant to survive. But did you know that some of your daily habits you do every day without thinking can be damaging your kidneys without you knowing about it? In this video, we will reveal 10 daily habits that can damage your kidneys and how to stop them before it’s too late.
Video Summary
In this video we learn about 10 daily habits that can damage your kidneys and how to stop them.
The 10 habits are:
- Taking too many painkillers: Over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen can damage your kidneys, especially if you take them for a long time or in high doses.
- Eating too much salt: Salt raises your blood pressure, which can damage your kidneys. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sodium intake to no more than 2,300 mg per day.
- Ignoring urination urges: Holding your pee for too long can allow bacteria to grow in your bladder, which can lead to urinary tract infections (UTIs) that can damage your kidneys.
- Not getting enough sleep: When you don’t get enough sleep, your kidneys don’t have enough time to rest and repair themselves. The recommended amount of sleep for adults is 7 to 9 hours per night.
- Eating too much meat: Animal protein can make it harder for your kidneys to filter waste products from your blood. The Dietary Reference Intake for protein is 0.8 gram per kilogram of body weight per day for adults.
- Not drinking enough water: Water helps your kidneys flush out toxins and waste products from your body. The general rule of thumb is to drink at least 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day.
- Eating processed foods: Processed foods are often high in sodium, phosphorus, and other chemicals that can damage your kidneys.
- Not exercising enough: Exercise helps you maintain a healthy weight and lowers blood pressure, both of which are important for kidney health. The recommended amount of exercise for adults is at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity physical activity per week.
- Smoking: Smoking damages your blood vessels and reduces blood flow to your kidneys.
- Drinking too much alcohol: Alcohol is a diuretic that can dehydrate you and make your kidneys work harder. The recommended limit for alcohol consumption is no more than one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men.
The video also provides tips on how to avoid these habits. For example, it suggests eating more plant-based protein, cooking at home more often, and limiting processed foods.
