How much do you really know about your Kidneys?
The kidney’s role in the body is under appreciated and misunderstood, and most people don’t address kidney health or even think about it until there is something seriously wrong with them like a urinary tract infection, diabetes or kidney stones.
We are always saying that good health starts in the gut, liver and kidneys! We need our kidneys to function properly as they play a huge role in the detoxification process. Once toxins are removed from the intestines, liver and gallbladder and pass into the bloodstream, the kidney has to filter, detox 
and remove them from the body.
We know that the kidneys concentrate urine and maintain equilibrium in the body but we need to recognise that the world we live in is changing, and as fantastic as the body is, it was not built for the kind of toxic environment we live in now. All day we are exposed to toxins in the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink and the perfumes and cleansers we use.
Eating nutrient dense food, reducing exposure to toxins, exercising, drinking fresh pure water and reducing stress all pays a part in kidney health, and so can a detoxing process which might be considered to nurture and support the kidneys. However, if your kidneys can’t perform their job well, toxins can re-enter the bloodstream leading to inflammation, toxicity and distress throughout the whole body.
First of all, some basics:
The kidneys are a pair of organs located at the back of the abdomen on either side of the spinal column and in close proximity to the bladder and adrenal glands. Each kidney is about 4 or 5 inches long and about the size of a fist.
Far from just creating urine, the kidneys also filter the blood; play a role in vitamin D synthesis and red blood cell regeneration. All the blood in our bodies passes through the kidneys several times a day. The kidneys remove wastes, control the body’s fluid balance, and regulate the balance of electrolytes. As the kidneys filter blood, they create urine, which collect and drain down tubes called ureters to the bladder. Each kidney contains around a million nephrons, each of which is a microscopic filter for blood.
Did you know it is possible to lose kidney function without experiencing any symptoms or problems?
Risk factors: If you are exposed to heavy metals in your workplace, have dental amalgams, have had high aluminium or toxin exposure, smoke, have a history or urinary tract infections or kidney stones, or have polycystic kidney disease perhaps a kidney detox should be considered.
Gentle detoxes provide support for the kidneys and urinary system by eradicating pathogens and irritants that cause problems like urinary tract infections, kidney stones, skin disorders, oedema, water retention and uric acid build up (gout) however if you’re planning on starting a detox, we recommend you pop in and see us first, as our team can recommend a gentle and effective course of action to get you started.
Book a time with us by email health@myremedy.co.nz
