Blood pressure, insomnia, cancer, kidney disease…and back pain. All these diseases are like football players; each complementing the other. Their final aim is to hit the goal, to destroy the opponent! Just like the players in the game of soccer, these series of diseases control and supplement each other. If you do not know how to treat them properly, one…
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Take It From Alonzo Mourning Check Up On Your Kidneys
It’s National Kidney Month and basketball star Alonzo Mourning is taking the opportunity to spread the word about a condition he has a personal connection to–chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease is a condition where the kidneys do not function effectively and are unable to stimulate the bone marrow to produce enough red blood cells, help control blood pressure or…
What Are Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard stone-like substance that forms in the kidneys. They may not trouble you as long as they are settled in one or both the kidneys. It is only when a kidney stone moves out of the kidney and enters the ureter (the tube that carries urine) on its way to the bladder that the pain begins. The…
Vitamin D And 8230 Kidney Disease The Hidden Connection With Serious Consequences
You may know that the sun and certain foods are good sources of vitamin D. But did you know that due to chronic kidney disease, millions of Americans can’t convert the form of vitamin D produced by the sun or found in food and over-the-counter vitamins into the active form of vitamin D used by the body? This means that…
Bean Shaped Kidneys
The kidneys are bean-shaped organs in our bodies vertebrates, they are part of the urinary system. The kidneys are responsible for filtering wastes like urea from the blood system. Once the Kidney has filtered out the waste it excretes them, along with water, as urine. A Humans kidneys are two organs which can be found in the posterior part of…
Myths About Protein And Protein Supplements
In the world of bodybuilding, the hottest topic in the gym is always protein and protein supplements. It isn’t any wonder, since protein is important for building mass muscle, but there are also three common myths that you are likely to hear about protein and protein supplements as well. The first myth is that athletes do not actually require extra…
Alcohol Detox Even If You Are Just A Social Drinker
Your body may be sending you signals that you need to take a break from alcohol. It may be time to detox alcohol from your body if you are feeling run down and tired, having digestive problems or experiencing achy muscles. If you drink and party regularly and have any of these symptoms, a simple alcohol detox may be for…
High Blood Pressure Known As Hypertension Is Very Sneaky
It is often called the “silent killer” because it can damage your heart, kidney, and brain, even though you feel no symptoms. Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, and constitutes one of the principal vital signs. If your blood pressure is normal, you can work with your health care team to…
Kidney Cancer Affects Men About Twice As Often As Women
kidney cancer kidney cancer affects men about twice as often as women. most people who contract this disease are over the age of 50. causes the exact causes of kidney cancer are not well understood. kidney cancer is not contagious; no one can catch any type of cancer from another person. scientists have learned that smoking is a major risk…