1. Drinking more water will increase the burden on the kidneys, some people think that drinking too much water will cause frequent urination and urgency, which is easy to increase the workload of the kidneys and affect the health of the kidneys, so reduce the amount of water you drink.
In fact, for ordinary people, drinking more water is the key to nourishing the kidneys, and the increase in water intake can promote blood circulation, drive the work enthusiasm of the nephron, and improve the work efficiency of detoxification and absorption. For people with kidney function impairment, drinking water is still an important part of promoting metabolism, but it is necessary to pay attention to the way of drinking, and try to drink water in small amounts or multiple times. If it is accompanied by oliguria and edema, you need to follow the doctor's instructions and control the amount of water you drink.
2. Excessive exercise is a killer that hurts the kidneys. Male friends do not exercise all year round, and sudden high-intensity exercise can easily cause rhabdomyolysis syndrome, increase the burden on the kidneys, and in severe cases, acute kidney failure and even death. Therefore, we should pay attention to the time and intensity of exercise, starting with 30 to 40 minutes of low-to-medium intensity exercise every day, such as jogging and swimming, and then increasing the difficulty in a stepwise way, this exercise method is to protect the kidneys.
3. Eating less salt can reduce the burden on the kidneys, which is the simplest and most practical way to nourish the kidneys. A salty diet will bring a great burden to the kidneys, and a high-salt diet for a long time is prone to high blood pressure, and the kidneys and high blood pressure are closely related, it can be said that the two affect each other, kidney damage can lead to increased blood pressure, and increased blood pressure can also damage the kidneys. In addition, high blood pressure can also lead to glomerular arteriosclerosis, which directly affects the function of the kidneys. Therefore, for the sake of kidney health, we should control the intake of salt every day, maintain a light taste, and do not consume more than 6 grams of salt per day. In addition to a low-salt diet, we should also pay attention to controlling other heavy foods, such as pickled foods, barbecues, etc., which can also cause a burden on the kidneys.
4. Avoiding drug abuse is an important measure to protect the kidneys. Many drugs need to be metabolized by the kidneys, and drug abuse can not only increase the burden on the kidneys, but also cause kidney damage. Therefore, we should follow the doctor's advice when using the drug and avoid self-abusing the drug. At the same time, we should also use some folk remedies and Chinese herbal medicines with caution to avoid unnecessary damage to the kidneys.
To sum up, kidney nourishment needs to start from many aspects, drinking more water, eating less salt, avoiding excessive exercise and drug abuse are all important ways to nourish the kidney. Through the practice of these measures, we can better protect the health of our kidneys and make our bodies healthier and more energetic.