Your Kidneys and You

Every year you likely think about your spring cleaning routine. It’s also a good time to reflect on the health of your kidneys, since the major function of your kidneys is to remove waste and excess fluid along with critical regulation to maintain a stable balance of body chemicals.

The kidneys are powerful chemical factories that affect the functions of other organs to:

  • filter waste and toxins.
  • stimulate red blood cell production.
  • regulate blood pressure.
  • produce vitamin D.

Major risk factors for chronic kidney disease are diabetes and high blood pressure, which are on the rise. Lower your risk for both kidney and heart diseases by following a healthy diet, getting plenty of exercise and avoiding alcohol and cigarettes.