Did You Know These Habits Are Damaging Your Kidneys?

Published on 12/25/2019
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Keep Your Exercise Routine In-Tact

Exercising isn’t only for people who want to lose weight. It’s essential for everyone since it has a direct effect on the body’s internal health. According to the National Kidney Foundation, regular exercise lowers blood pressure, improves sleep quality, and enhances muscle function. All these things come together to reduce the risk of kidney disease. It doesn’t have to be anything as difficult as training for a marathon. 150 minutes of light exercise a week is all you need. Whether it’s biking or walking, it works all the same.

Keep Your Exercise Routine In Tact

Keep Your Exercise Routine In Tact

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Exercise In Moderation

Exercising is healthy, yes. But, you need to be careful not to work yourself too hard. Surprisingly, there’s a real risk of working yourself to death. When you do workouts that are too difficult for your body, it can’t handle it. When injuring several muscles at a time, the body releases enzymes that are harmful to the kidneys. 40% of the time, this results in kidney failure. It’s called Rhabdomyolysis, and it’s rare but still very dangerous. Most cases occur during someone’s first exercise class when they don’t know their body’s limits. You have to slowly build up your muscle strength, not go all out on day one.

Exercise In Moderation

Exercise In Moderation

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