Joelle Reizes More than 26 million Americans suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD) which makes this disease a serious issue. Kidney disease is linked to other major health issues such as heart and carotid artery disease. Carotid artery disease, when in advanced stages, can increase an individual’s risk of stroke. So how do you take care of your kidneys? The same way you take care of your overall health – diet and lifestyle choices. Healthy behaviors such as exercise, drinking plenty of water, and a balanced diet with the recommended amount of protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals are good for your body, inside and out. For individuals with chronic kidney disease, there are plenty of foods out there that can help. If you don’t have chronic kidney disease, it is still important to protect your kidneys from disease. Check out these top drinks and foods to help you take care of your kidneys! TOP DRINKS AND FOODS FOR YOUR KIDNEYS Water For obvious reas...
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Compiled by Mandy Freeman | Health24 28 Sep 2017, 12:00 Our kidneys work extremely hard to dispose of all the excess salt and water we consume. During this process , they also eliminate toxins that would otherwise accumulate and negatively affect our bodies. In addition, our kidneys control blood acidity and blood pressure levels. “When kidneys fail, the body is literally overwhelmed by excess water, salt and toxins, which defeat every other organ and body system,” says Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA) spokesperson and dietitian Abby Courtenay. “The job of the kidneys may not be glamorous or poetic, like the heart, but it is every bit as important.” Here nine ways to boost your kidney health: 1. Eat more antioxidants Cecile Verseput, dietitian and ADSA spokesperson, says that researchers are discovering more links between chronic diseases, including chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the role foods play by forming free radicals or protecti...
SOURCE Hand yoga, also known as mudra, is a series of hand gestures and movements that have symbolic meaning and health benefits. Hand yoga expresses the many states of mind, including mourning, happiness, anger and peacefulness through gestures and body positions. While hand yoga is practiced throughout the world, its origin can be traced to Asia and India, where it has been a vital component to Hinduism and Buddhism for centuries. Representations People who practice hand yoga believe that the five fingers represent the five elements of the human body: Thumb - fire Index - air Middle - akasha Ring - earth Little - water Practitioners believe that when the finger representing a particular element is brought into contact with the thumb, that element is brought into balance, creating a stabilizing effect on the entire body. Mudras are believed to start electromagnetic currents within the body, create balance and promote health. Mudra Positions People practice mudra virtually any...