National Kidney Foundation. This is more than breast or prostate cancer. We must take care of our kidneys if we want to live long and healthy lives. However, our daily habits may be preventing us from doing so.
It is not too late to change these habits. Simple dietary, supplement and sleep changes can help you avoid kidney disease in the future. Other illnesses, such as diabetes, may be avoided by adopting new habits. Consider changing these daily habits for the sake of your kidneys.
Keep reading to learn how your bathroom habits can lead to kidney disease.
Use Herbs Instead Of Salt
Excessive salt consumption upsets the balance in your blood, causing your kidneys to struggle to remove water. According to a 2018 study published in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension, this could result in kidney disease. Unfortunately, many Western diets tend to be salty.
The United States Department of Agriculture recommends that people limit their salt intake to one teaspoon (or 2,300 mg) per day. That is roughly one-third of what most people consume. Keep an eye out for high sodium levels in pre-cooked and processed foods, as this is where kidney damage can occur.
