Kidneys

play key roles in

your body!
What do the Kidneys do?
1.Cleansing - Excretes waste
products after metabolism
• The kidneys are sophisticated reprocessing
machines.
• Every day, a person's kidneys process about
200 quarts of blood to sift out about 2 quarts
of waste products and extra water.
• The wastes and extra water become urine,
which flows to the bladder through tubes called
ureters.
• The bladder stores urine until releasing it
through urination.

Read more:
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/yourkidneys/
What do the Kidneys do?
2. Balancing - Homeostasis
• The kidneys measure out chemicals like sodium, phosphorus,
and potassium and release them back into the blood to return
to the body, regulating the body's levels of these substances.
• Kidneys release renin, which helps regulate blood pressure.
• Kidneys regulate the pH (the acidity of the blood plasma) and
water composition in the blood, and help maintain a normal
blood pressure.

Read more: http://www.omnimedicalsearch.com/conditions-

diseases/kidney-cancer-introduction-types.html and
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/yourkidneys/
What do the Kidneys do?
3. Hormone secretion
In addition to removing waste, the kidneys release three
important hormones:
• Erythropoietin, or EPO, which stimulates the bone marrow
to make red blood cells
• Renin, which regulates blood pressure
• Calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, which helps
maintain calcium for bones and normal chemical balance
in the body

Read more: http://www.omnimedicalsearch.com/conditions-

diseases/kidney-cancer-introduction-types.html and
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/yourkidneys/
What do the Kidneys do?
4. Filtering - Renal Function
Health professionals use the term "renal function" to talk
about how efficiently the kidneys filter blood.

People with two healthy kidneys have 100 percent of their

kidney function. Small or mild declines in kidney function-as
much as 30 to 40 percent-would rarely be noticeable.

Kidney function is now calculated using a blood sample and a

formula to find the estimated glomerular filtration rate
(eGFR). The eGFR corresponds to the percent of kidney
function available.

Read more:
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/yourkidneys/
Where are Kidneys Located?
•The kidneys are two small organs located towards
our back.
•The left kidney lies a little higher than the right
kidney, as the right kidney is below the liver.
•They are bean-shaped,
about 4” (10 cm) long and
about 2.5” (6.4 cm) wide.

Read more:
http://www.medicinenet.com/kidney_failure/a
rticle.htm#tocb
A Healthy Kidney Diseased Kidneys
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
• Some conditions damage your kidneys and decrease their ability to
keep you healthy. If kidney disease gets worse, wastes can build to high
levels in your blood and make you feel sick.
• CKD may increase complications like high blood pressure, anemia (low
blood count), weak bones, poor nutritional health and nerve damage.
• Kidney disease increases your risk of having cardiovascular disease,
which may happen slowly over a long period of time.
• CKD may be caused by diabetes, high blood pressure and other
disorders. Early detection and treatment can often keep chronic kidney
disease from getting worse.
• When kidney disease progresses, it may eventually lead to kidney
failure, which requires dialysis or a kidney transplant to maintain life.

Read more:
http://www.kidney.org/kidneydisease/aboutckd.cfm
Main Causes of CKD
• Two main causes are responsible for up to two-thirds of the cases.
1.Diabetes occurs when your blood sugar is too high, causing
damage to many organs in your body, including the kidneys and
heart, as well as blood vessels, nerves and eyes.
2.High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when the pressure
of your blood against the walls of your blood vessels increases. If
uncontrolled, or poorly controlled, high blood pressure can be a
leading cause of heart attacks, strokes and chronic kidney disease.
Also, chronic kidney disease may cause high blood pressure.

Read more:
http://www.kidney.org/kidneydisease/aboutckd.cfm
Symptoms of CKD
• Feel tired and have less energy
• trouble concentrating
• poor appetite
• trouble sleeping
• muscle cramping at night
• swollen feet and ankles
• puffiness around your eyes, especially in
the morning
• dry, itchy skin
• need to urinate more often, especially at
night

Read more:
http://www.kidney.org/kidneydisease/aboutckd.cfm
People at High Risk of CKD
• have diabetes
• have high blood pressure
• have a family history of chronic kidney disease
• are older
• belong to a population group that has a high rate
of diabetes or high blood pressure, such as African
Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asians, Pacific
Islanders and American Indians.

Read more:
http://www.kidney.org/kidneydisease/aboutckd.cfm
Kidney Stones

• Kidney stones are small, hard

deposits that form inside the
kidneys.
• They are made of mineral and
acid salts.
• Kidney stones have many causes
and can affect any part of your urinary tract — from your kidneys
to your bladder.
• Often, stones form when urine becomes concentrated, allowing
minerals to crystallize and stick together.

Read more:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical/IM00536
Symptoms of Kidney Stones
• Severe pain in the side and back, below the ribs
• Pain that spreads to the lower abdomen and groin
• Pain that comes in waves and fluctuates in
intensity
• Pain on urination
• Pink, red or brown urine
• Cloudy or foul-smelling urine
• Nausea and vomiting
• Persistent urge to urinate
• Urinating more often than usual
• Fever and chills if an infection is present

Read more: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/kidney-

stones/DS00282/DSECTION=symptoms
Both men and
women have
a significant
chance of
getting
kidney
disease in
their lives.

Read more:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/08/16/kid
ney-disease-alberta-study.html
Can a Balanced Diet Enhance
Your Kidney Function?
Protein
• Too much animal protein increases the
strain on the kidneys because protein
breakdown results in a buildup of urea in
the bloodstream. Eating foods that are
lower in [animal] protein can help to
decrease levels of urea and improve how
kidney patients feel.
• Replace high-protein foods like meat,
eggs and milk products with lower-protein
options like grains and beans.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/21663-foods-

good-kidney-function/#ixzz23lmCA3hg
Can a Balanced Diet Enhance
Your Kidney Function?
Carbohydrates
• Carbohydrates should make up the bulk of a kidney patient's diet. While many
people follow low-carbohydrate diets to lose weight, carbohydrates provide
energy the body needs to function properly.

• People with kidney disease or kidney damage need

to keep up their energy levels with simple and
complex carbohydrates.
• Complex carbohydrates include whole-grain breads,
brown rice and some vegetables. Good, simple
carbohydrates are found in fruits. Avoid products
that contain refined sugar, such as cakes, pies,
cookies, candies and pastries.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/21663-

foods-good-kidney-function/#ixzz23lmCA3hg
Can a Balanced Diet Enhance
Your Kidney Function?
Salt
• Monitoring salt intake is very important for
people with kidney dysfunction; otherwise, it
may result in fluid retention and swelling.
• Avoid high-salt foods like potato chips,
bacon, bouillon cubes and table salt among
others.
• Use spices and herbs that do not contain salt
to add flavor to foods.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/21663-

foods-good-kidney-function/#ixzz23lmCA3hg
Kidney-friendly Food
• Red bell pepper • Apples
• Cabbage • Cranberries
• Cauliflower • Blueberries
• Garlic • Raspberries
• Onions • Strawberries
• Red grapes

Read more: http://www.davita.com/kidney-disease/diet-and-

nutrition/lifestyle/top-15-healthy-foods-for-people-with-
kidney-disease/e/5347
Kidney Cleanse is the Key!
• Your kidneys work tirelessly to filter out the
toxins and waste products from your blood
supply.
• The modern day convenience food lifestyle and
excess consumption are two of the leading
causes of self-inflicted kidney damage.
• A kidney cleanse restores your body's ability to
filter toxins, and
• Can help maintain proper kidney function and
help reduce the likelihood of kidney stones.
• The best solution is a proper diet and exercise
regiment along with consuming plenty of water
each day.

Read more http://www.bodycoloncleanse.com/type/kidney-

cleanse/
Asparagus
Asparagus is rich in protein, fiber and
vitamins — especially vitamins B1, B2
and C. Some of the health benefits of
asparagus include
• maintenance of the kidneys and
urinary tract
• cleansing of the digestive system.
Research also indicates that asparagus
has an antibiotic effect.

Source: “Plant Foods and Nutritional Immunology”

by Dr. Jau Fei Chen, Ph.D.
Sophorae Bean

• It helps lower high blood

pressure, cholesterol levels

Source: “Plant Foods and Nutritional Immunology”

by Dr. Jau Fei Chen, Ph.D.
Shitake Mushroom
• In the 1980’s, the Pharmaceutical Council of Japan
approved lentinan, a polysaccharide found in Shiitake
mushroom as a drug.
• Lentinan has many immuno-potentiating properties
including the enhancement of natural killer (NK) cells and
increased production of gamma interferon.
• Study after study has proven that lentinan combined with
chemotherapy is more effective than chemotherapy alone.
However, the dosage administered is an important part of
the healing process. Too small or too big a dosage may be
ineffective.

Source: “Plant Foods and Nutritional Immunology”

by Dr. Jau Fei Chen, Ph.D.
Mullberry
 High in protein, Vitamin A, B-complex,
C,D & E & 15 essential amino acid

 Helps treat ailments such as High

Blood pressure, extreme sugar
levels, dizziness, vertigo, cramps
and spasms.

 Effective for the Endocrine System,

headache, bloodshot, coughing,
sore throat.

Source: “Plant Foods and Nutritional Immunology”

by Dr. Jau Fei Chen, Ph.D.
Lemon
Are good source of vitamin C and

are also excellent for cleansing the

digestive system. When taken with

warm water, lemon acts as a mild

diuretic and will cleanse the body of

toxins. Lemon is also believed to

strengthen the immune system.

Source: “Plant Foods and Nutritional Immunology”

by Dr. Jau Fei Chen, Ph.D.
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