Starting your day with good habits can boost your kidney health (Pic: iStock)
Starting your day with good habits can boost both your physical as well as mental health. Important organs like kidneys – that filter your blood and remove waste while balancing your body’s fluids need extra care for their optimal functioning.
According to experts, it is important to maintain kidney health as by taking care of them your body will filter and expel waste properly and produce hormones to help your body function properly.
Here are some great morning habits you can follow
Drink water
It is important to hydrate properly and what is better than drinking a glass of water the moment you wake up?
According to doctors, water helps clear sodium and toxins from your kidneys and lowers the risk of many chronic kidney issues. While you must drink fluids, make sure not to overhydrate, as it can lead to other health issues as well. Experts suggest aiming for at least 1.5-2 liters a day. However, factors like climate, exercise, gender, overall health, and whether you are pregnant, or breastfeeding are also important to consider when planning your daily water intake.
Keep active and fit
It is great to regularly exercise—not just for a fit body but for the optimal workings of your organs. Doctors say exercising helps lower the risk of chronic kidney disease and reduce blood pressure levels, which are both important for preventing kidney damage.
You can take up walking, running, cycling, and even dancing as morning exercises, which are great for your health. Find an activity that keeps you busy and has fun.
Eat a fresh, nutritious breakfast
It is important to take care of your diet, especially if you are overweight or obese, as it can damage your kidneys and lead to diseases like diabetes and heart issues. So, for breakfast, opt for foods that are low in sodium and avoid processed meats and other kidney-damaging foods.
Experts suggest focusing on eating fresh ingredients that are naturally low in salt, like blueberries, fish, and whole grains.
Stop smoking
Many people who smoke usually begin their day with a drag of cigarettes. According to experts, it damages your body’s blood vessels, leading to slower blood flow throughout your body and to your kidneys. Smoking also puts your kidneys at an increased risk for cancer, so, it is important to quit.
Monitor blood sugar levels
If you have diabetes or a condition that causes high blood sugar, you are prone to developing kidney damage. When your body’s cells are not able to use the glucose in your blood, your kidneys are forced to work extra hard to filter your blood. Over years of exertion, this can lead to life-threatening damage.
And so, it is important to monitor your blood sugar levels every morning and take adequate steps to lower it.
Monitor blood pressure levels
High blood pressure leads to severe damage to your kidneys. And so, if your blood pressure readings are consistently above 140/90, you may have high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor about monitoring your blood pressure regularly, making changes to your lifestyle, and possibly taking medication.
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