Keeping your kidneys in shape is essential for health. In addition to being the responsible for cleansing our body of toxins, Every minute they receive up to 20% of the blood pumped by the heart, so their good condition also affects cardiovascular health. The formation of stones, fluid retention or a sudden rise or fall in blood pressure are ailments that affect the kidneys or derive from a kidney problem and that must be treated.
Nutrition is essential and, if there are even minimal signs of problems, It is advisable to reduce salt consumption, improve hydration and reduce protein intake, especially of animal origin, processed and dairy products. The regular use of certain pain relievers or anti-inflammatories may also be contraindicated.
Among the best foods for the kidney we have numerous vegetables and greens (lettuce, cabbage, carrot, leek, celery, onion) and fruits (grape, melon, watermelon, citrus, peach, plum, apple, loquat, mango, banana), whole grains and, of course, infusions.
The medicinal plants selected in this article help to strengthen its drainage functions, stimulate urination, decongest the urinary tract, can help reduce kidney inflammation and allow prevent infections and stone formation and even favor their expulsion in the initial stages.