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Is Ayurveda an effective treatment for chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

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Your kidneys work hard throughout the day to remove wastes, toxins, and excess fluid from the blood. Each kidney varies slightly compared to the size of your closed fist. Every 30 minutes, it filters all the blood in your body. Their work duties also include: Controlling blood pressure. Stimulating the production of red blood cells. Keeping your bones healthy. Regulating blood chemicals essential for life. CKD occurs when the kidneys get damaged and cannot filter blood as they should. As the kidneys cannot filter, this excess fluid and waste from blood remains in the body and may cause other health problems, e.g., heart disease, stroke, etc. The other consequences of CKD include: Anaemia Higher rate of infections Low calcium levels High potassium and high phosphorus concentrations in the blood Loss of appetite, nausea Depression CKD has varying side effects as per the degree of seriousness. And when it is left untreated, it has been seen that CKD can progress to kidn

Tips for Proteinuria Kidney Patients in Ayurveda

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We all know the importance of protein for the body. Protein is used by our body for various purposes such as building and repairing tissues, producing enzymes, hormones, and other chemicals that the body needs. Protein is the building block of the human body (used in bones, blood, skin, cartilage, and muscles). It's never normal to have protein in your urine, especially when levels reach something as unusual as 150 milligrams a day. With the level of protein in your urine, you need immediate treatment that can deal with the loss without further damage. For this hassle-free and stress-free treatment, you can opt for the Ayurvedic treatment for proteinuria.   Proteinuria is a condition of excess protein in the urine. In a healthy person, urine contains a small amount of protein, while an excessive amount indicates disease. Proteinuria is a condition that can be caused by several mechanisms in the body, such as increased loss of protein in serum, decreased function of kidneys, or dece

Is nephrotic syndrome in adults often associated with a systemic disease such as diabetes mellitus? Can we get the benefits from Ayurveda?

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Nephrotic Syndrome The term "syndrome" means a group of symptoms. Nephrotic syndrome is a condition when there is peripheral edema, heavy proteinuria, and hypoalbuminemia, often with hyperlipidemia. This means the presence of: Swelling or edema of the face, legs, or ankles. It occurs due to the abnormal collection of fluids in the tissues, usually accompanied by weight gain. Excretion of high levels of proteins (albumin) in the urine Low levels of the protein (albumin) in the blood, respectively When this condition develops, there is damage to the glomeruli. These glomeruli in the kidneys work to filter the blood. Whenever there is damage to the glomeruli, this damage allows proteins in the blood to leak into the urine, causing proteinuria. When the leakage of proteins from the blood increases, eventually, the blood levels of proteins become reduced, causing hypoalbuminemia. This imbalance of protein levels in the blood causes edema. Nephrotic syndrome ayurvedic

What are the Ayurvedic Diet Tips for the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)?

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Polycystic kidney disease affects the patient's kidneys. The clusters of cysts that form on the kidneys can affect the patient's urine treatment and blood pressure. The kidneys enlarge and lose their function over time. Therefore, it is necessary to recognize the symptoms such as high blood pressure, headache, backache, abdominal problems caused by enlarged kidneys, kidney stones, kidney failure, etc. Although there is no proven diet for polycystic kidney disease, it will definitely help to maintain a healthy lifestyle once the disease strikes the patient to prevent further complications. The diet acts as the best Polycystic kidney disease ayurvedic treatment as it focuses more on controlling the patient's blood pressure and body weight. Thus reduction of pressure on the kidneys also contributes to the health of the patient. A lot of waste builds up in the kidneys of the PKD patient. Therefore, it is necessary to eat healthy foods that do not store waste in the body. Prev

Which Foods to Avoid with Kidney Disease?

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The kidney is one of the most crucial organs in our body. It is the central processing unit that removes toxins from the body and is responsible for the absorption of water and other minerals. Nowadays, even two kidneys are not enough to support our unhealthy eating habits. It is always considered to take ayurvedic kidney treatment. Here we will discuss some of the foods to avoid to keep the kidneys healthy and strong. Pickles- In India, pickles are something we consume every day. The answer to why pickles are not good for kidney health is an excess amount of vegetable oil and salt (sodium). Pickles are high in sodium, so you need to control your sodium intake to have healthy kidneys. Tomatoes- Tomatoes contain more than 300 mg of potassium. Lycopene and other components found in tomatoes can help you develop better skin and health, but the potassium content can affect your entire kidney system. For better kidneys, it is always advisable to consume tomatoes in cooked form. Potass

Does chronic kidney disease causes high BP, or does high BP cause CKD? - A mystery solved with Ayurveda

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Ayurvedic kidney disease treatment includes medicines used to treat both the diseases, if associated and help a person recover well to a healthy state. Before we know about Kidney disease treatment in ayurveda , we must know about the conditions and how these are related. What do we mean by high blood pressure (HBP)? The heart pumps blood to all of the body's organs. While flowing through the blood vessels, the blood exerts pressure against the walls of the blood vessels. This pressure is measured as blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer. Hypertension and high blood pressure are the same. High blood pressure is the increase in the force that blood places on blood vessels as it moves through the body. What are kidneys, and what function do they do? Kidneys are among the vital body organs. These are part of the excretory system. Kidneys, ureters, and bladder, all together constitute the urinary system. Kidneys contain a large number of very thin blood vessels, which filt