Let’s face it, summer can be exhausting and dehydrating. Laying out in the sun, mowing the lawn and going for a run are all outdoor activities to be enjoyed once the weather warms up. Dehydration can creep up quickly when we don’t get enough water in when our bodies are soaking in sweat. One of the most overlooked organs in the body is the kidneys. Healthy kidneys are essential to keeping you hydrated and making sure your body is functioning correctly.
Signs of dehydration include:
- Increased thirst
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Delayed muscle response
- Muscle spasms
- Cramps
- Yellow urine
If you start to experience these symptoms, your body is trying to get your attention and it is important that you are in tune with the symptoms. Keeping a healthy diet, drinking enough water, and taking certain herbs can help your kidneys function at their best and absorb all the needed water our bodies need.
Kidney Activator
- Helps strengthen the kidneys and urinary tract
- Relieves fluid retention
- Promotes circulation
- Relaxes muscle spasms and cramping
Uva Ursi
- Promotes urine flow
- Strengthening bladder muscles
- Antiseptic
- Muscle control
- Neutralizes urine acidity
- Soothes inflamed tissues
Probiotic 11
- Help your kidneys to process waste material
- Promotes good gut bacteria
Nutrition also plays a big role in keeping your kidneys healthy. There are many foods that contain mostly water that you should consider eating more frequently when your sweating a lot. Foods such as strawberries, watermelon, celery, and cucumbers all are composed of water and are great for dehydration and the kidneys!
Try to avoid smoking, pain relievers such as Aspirin, Tylenol, Aleve and Ibuprofen due to the research done which showed consumers are at a higher risk for developing cancer from.
Summer barbecue’s are trending this summer! Consider brining a healthy fruit dish to a celebration or gathering this summer instead of a heavy-laden sugary desert and keep yourself well hydrated and nourished! Below is a great fruit salad recipe for the health of your kidneys.
- 2/3 C fresh orange juice
- 1/3 C lemon juice
- 1/2 Orange zest grated
- 1 TSP vanilla
- 2 C cubed pineapple
- 2 C strawberries
- 2 C blueberries
- 3 Kiwi sliced
- 1 C seedless grapes
Top it with a dairy-free alternative such as coconut cool whip or a dairy-free ice cream! Links below to where you can purchase these dairy-free items! For any questions or to schedule an appointment feel free to call (440)502-1705 or email at Kimsherbalsunshine@yahoo.com.
Business hours:
Monday-Thursday 9 am- 4pm
Weekends and evenings upon request.
Kimberly Cassidy N.D.
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