Kidney Health: Protecting Your Kidneys

Your kidneys are the unsung heroes of your metabolic health. They filter 200 quarts of blood every single day, keeping your electrolytes stable and your blood pressure regulated. But if you are managing multiple chronic conditions, your kidneys are under a double threat: from the disease itself and from the very medications you use to treat it.

Protecting these delicate organs is the key to living a long, healthy life.

The "NSAIDS" Danger

Many people with chronic pain reach for Ibuprofen (Advil) or Naproxen every single day. For your kidneys, this is like putting a heavy weight on a delicate scale. Long-term use of these over-the-counter painkillers is a leading cause of drug-induced kidney injury.

I always tell my patients: "If you have to take a painkiller every day, you need a different plan."

Diabetes and the "Filter"

High blood sugar is the #1 enemy of kidney health. It physically scars the tiny filters (nephrons) in your kidneys. This is why medications like SGLT2 inhibitors (Jardiance or Farxiga) are so revolutionary—they actually protect the kidneys while lowering your blood sugar.

An Integrative Safety Plan

1. Hydration: Water is the fuel for filtration.
2. Monitor Your GFR: Always ask your doctor for your "Glomerular Filtration Rate"—it is the "odometer" for your kidneys.
3. Choose Quality Meds: Brand-name medications are often held to higher purity standards for their "inactive" ingredients, which can be easier on your kidneys.

We help you get these advanced, kidney-protective brand-name meds for $40 a month. You only get two kidneys—let’s keep them working for life.

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