KIDNEY RULES!
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Right Now! This organ is removing waste from your body!
right Now! That very organ is balancing your body’s fluids
And right now! The same organ is regulating your blood
pressure…
yes right Now! This very organ is controlling the production
of red blood cells.
and not to forget that this organ is producing an active
form of Vitamin D that promotes strong and healthy bones
– just right now…
If you’ve not guessed the organ by now…
Right now you are with Spice the voice of hope and we
are talking about our kidneys, I’m Esther
I’m Sanjeev and right now – you listen to this great song…
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We know that the major function of the kidneys are to
remove waste products and excess fluid from the body!
This waste is removed through urine…infact the production
of urine is through a highly complex procedure of
excretion and re-absorbtion…
This is Spice the voice of hope and today’s show is about
looking after your kidneys…I’m Esther
I’m Sanjeev and kidneys are critical for the regulation of
the body’s salt, potassium and acid content.
Kidney’s produce hormones that stimulates red blood cell
production, or blood pressure and calcium metabolism…
So what can you do to look after your kidneys
And to ensure that your kidney’s remain healthy…and in
turn avoid kidney disease.
So at the top Keep fit and active.
Keeping fit helps reduce your blood pressure…
That in turn reduces the risk of chronic kidney disease
drastically.
So walking, running and cycling is great….
A healthy and active lifestyle is great for your kidney health
and it drastically reduces the risk of chronic kidney
disesases.
The next important spice tip to good kidney healthy would
be to keep regular control of your blood sugar level.
Over half the amount of people that have diabetes,
develop kidney damage.
It is important to undertake regular tests for kidney
functions along with diabetes tests.
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Kidney damage from diabetes can be reduced or
prevented if detected early.
It is important to keep control of blood sugar levels with the
help of doctors or pharmacists, who are always happy to
help.
We need to keep take a quick break – that’s going to be
great for you kidneys.
You listen to this song we will be back with more kidney
healthy tips on the other side.
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Yes! We are back! We are talking kidney health on spice
the voice of hope and you are with Sanjeev
I’m Esther, and before the break we talked about how
keeping fit and an active lifestyle is great for your kidneys.
We also discussed that controlling your blood sugar and
managing diabetes was great for kidney health.
We also said that undertaking kidney function tests along
with your routine diabetes tests are great.
Let’s go to the next kidney friendly tip!
Monitor your blood pressure.
Although many people may be aware that high blood
pressure can lead to a stroke or heart attack…
…but did you know that it is also the most common cause
of kidney damage.
The normal blood pressure level is 120/80.
Between this level and 139/89, you are considered
prehypertensive and should adopt lifestyle and dietary
changes.
At 140/90 and above, you should discuss the risks with your
doctor and monitor your blood pressure level regularly.
High blood pressure is especially likely to cause kidney
damage
more so when it is associated with other factors like
diabetes, high cholesterol and Cardio- Vascular Diseases.
Next we need to Eat healthy and keep your weight in
check
This can help prevent diabetes, heart disease and other
conditions associated with Chronic Kidney Disease.
Reduce your salt intake too, The recommended sodium
intake is 5-6 grams of salt per day (around a teaspoon).
In order to reduce your salt intake, try and limit the amount
of processed and restaurant food and do not add salt to
food.
It will be easier to control your intake if you prepare the
food yourself with fresh ingredients.
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We need to go on to the next ingredient of a great show
How about a great song – to put you in the mood for the
final two tips to good kidney health!
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Welcome back, this is Esther and this is Spice the voice of
hope.
We are talking kidney health and about getting your
kidneys to work for you…I’m Sanjeev and let’s move on.
The next kidney health tip is to Maintain a healthy fluid
intake
There are contradictory studies as to how much water is
good for you –but one can safetly consume 1and a ½ to 2
litres of water per day.
Consuming plenty of fluid helps the kidneys clear sodium,
urea and toxins from the body
in turn, results in a “significantly lower risk” of developing
chronic kidney disease.
So 2 litres daily may reduce the risk of decline in kidney
function.
And it is not necessary to go overboard and water hoard
…2 liters are fine.
Finally, stub that butt!
Smoking slows the flow of blood to the kidneys…
with less blood reaching the kidneys, their function can be
impaired.
Smoking in turn increases the risk of kidney cancer by
about 50%
Don’t’ take over the counter pills on a regular basis.
Many of us pop anti-inflammatory drugs and
painkillers…for all kinds of insignificant things.
drugs like ibuprofen does cause kidney damage if taken
regularly.
Such medications probably do not pose significant danger
if your kidneys are relatively healthy and you use them for
emergencies only,
but if you are dealing with chronic pain, such as arthritis or
back pain, work with your doctor to find a way to control
your pain without putting your kidneys at risk.
Remember to Get your kidney function checked if you
have one or more of the ‘high risk’ factors
you have diabetes or hypertension
you are obese or one of your parents or other family
members suffers from kidney disease.
So, your kidneys are important organs that need your care.
make better life choices and better health choices…
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Stay Active.
and don’t forget to catch spice the voice of hope on
weekends –
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Till then
Bye!
"Right Now"
VAN HALEN LYRICS
Don't wanna wait til tomorrow,
Why put it off another day?
One more walk through problems,
Built up, and stand in our way ,ah
One step ahead, one step behind me
Now you gotta run to get even
Make future plans, don't dream about yesterday, hey
C'mon turn, turn this thing around
Right now, hey
It's your tomorrow
Right now,
C'mon,it's everything
Right now,
Catch a magic moment, do it
Right here and now
It means everything
Miss the beat, you lose the rhythm,
And nothing falls into place, no
Only missed by a fraction,
Slipped a little off your pace, oh,
The more things you get, the more you want,
Just trade in one for the other,
Workin so hard, to make it easier, whoa,
Got to turn, c'mon turn this thing around
Right now, hey
It's your tomorrow
Right now,
C'mon, it's everything
Right now,
Catch that magic moment, do it
Right here and now
It means everything
It's enlightened me, right now
What are you waitin for
Oh, yeah, right now
[Solo]
Right now, hey
It's your tomorrow
Right now,
C'mon, it's everything
Right now,
Catch that magic moment, and do it right,
Right now
Right now, oh, Right now
It's what's happening?
Right here and now
Right now
It's right now
Oh,
Tell me, what are you waiting for
Turn this thing around
"Tom Sawyer"
RUSH LYRICS
A modern day warrior
Mean, mean stride
Today's Tom Sawyer
Mean, mean pride
Though his mind is not for rent
Don't put him down as arrogant
His reserve, a quiet defense
Riding out the day's events
The river
What you say about his company
Is what you say about society
Catch the mist, catch the myth
Catch the mystery, catch the drift
The world is, the world is
Love and life are deep
Maybe as his skies are wide
Today's Tom Sawyer
He gets high on you
And the space he invades
He gets by on you
No his mind is not for rent
To any god or government
Always hopeful, yet discontent
He knows changes aren't permanent
But change is
What you say about his company
Is what you say about society
Catch the witness, catch the wit
Catch the spirit, catch the spit
The world is, the world is
Love and life are deep
Maybe as his eyes are wide
Exit the warrior
Today's Tom Sawyer
He gets high on you
And the energy you trade
He gets right on to the friction of the day
"Hold The Line"
TOTO LYRICS
It's not in the way that you hold me
It's not in the way you say you care
It's not in the way you've been treating my friends
It's not in the way that you'll stay till the end
It's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you do
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time
It's not in the words that you told me
It's not in the way you say you're mine
It's not in the way that you came back to me
It's not in the way that your love set me free
It's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you do
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time
It's not in the words that you told me
It's not in the way you say you're mine
It's not in the way that you came back to me
It's not in the way that your love set me free
It's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you do
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time
It's not in the way that you hold me
It's not in the way that you make me feel
You see
It's all about the way you do the things you do
The way you do it
You've got to hold it
Hold it
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time