Regular exercise can reduce the risk of renal disease and cardiovascular health and regulate blood sugar levels, which are crucial for preventing kidney disease. How can you protect your kidneys from damage? The kidneys are two fist-sized organs that rest under your rib cage and on either side of your spine. The kidneys are involved in countless body functions.
The most critical job of your kidneys is to process your blood and remove waste and extra water, which is stored in your bladder and expelled as urine. The kidneys also convert vitamin D for bone and muscle health, generate hormones that help regulate blood pressure and reddened blood cell formation, control your body's pH, and maintain accurate potassium and calcium levels in your blood. Find below some strategies by Dr Sujit Chatterjee, CEO of Dr L.
H Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai, to care for this vital organ over the summer:.
