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ERAPIST JANE PUGH
WITH NUTRITIONAL TH
The kidneys play a central role in balancing
levels of water, electrolytes, vitamins, minerals
and metabolites within the body.
The kidneys work around the clock to keep
the body fluids in balance.
Your kidneys can be thought of as the chemical
filtration plant within the body. The blood is an
organic soup containing an array of specialised
cells, food and organic chemicals. Clean blood
that has been processed by the liver arrives at
the kidneys. These organs then filter the blood to
remove wastes and reabsorb essential nutrients
and water. Electrolyte balance, blood pressure
and the pH balance of the body are all regulated
by the kidneys.
The adrenal glands sit atop the kidneys and
produce a spectrum of hormones responsible for
our stress responses and electrolyte balance.
A diet high in nutrient rich foods will help to
maintain whole body health and the strength of
the internal organs. Fresh vegetables and fruit,
whole grains, nuts and seeds
should form the bulk of our food.
This is then combined with high
quality protein from fish, eggs
and meat, together with essential
fats from plant and fish oils.
Maintain good bowel
health as poor elimination
may place pressure onto
other abdominal organs.
A well thought out
supplement regime is
important as too many
mineral supplements can stress the kidneys.
Traditional Chinese medicine advocates avoiding
cold wet food in cold months as this can place
pressure onto the kidneys.
Clear fresh water supports the liver and kidneys
in eliminating wastes.
Consider trying a morning kidney flush:
• Juice of 2 lemons and 1 lime
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• Top up with warm water
Drink slowly first thing and leave an hour
before consuming any food. The kidney flush
is not suitable for anyone
diagnosed with a kidney
condition or anyone following a
low potassium diet.
Everyone can benefit from
boosting the health of their
kidneys and other vital organs
and I help clients to understand
how they can maintain this in
the longer term.
Exercise, good sleep, making
time for fun and relaxation, and
drinking plenty of fresh water,
completes the package for
whole body health.
If you would like to learn more
about Nutritional Therapy, please
go to www.lifeforcenutrition.co.uk.
Here are some specific
things that you can use to
support your kidneys.
It is widely accepted within
nutritional practice that warm
water with lemon first thing
supports the liver and kidneys.
Similarly, ginger in warm water may be calming
to the adrenal glands.
Manage your stress levels to protect the adrenal
glands which work together with other hormone
producing (endocrine) glands throughout the
body.
I run a private clinic in a
comfortable and welcoming
practice room in Church
Crookham five days a week and
I offer a free initial consultation
by phone to help you to assess if this approach
is suitable for you.
For appointments, or to learn more, please call
Jane on 07881 915537.
Jane
Deep breathing from the diaphragm can help to
reduce stress.
07881 915537
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