Wednesday, August 5, 2020

August Newsletter ~ Inflammation & Kidney Health

Inflammation and Kidney Health

 

Inflammation is very prevalent in our society today.  Hectic schedules, multiple and often burdensome demands on our time and energy, poor diets, more sedentary lifestyles, increased pollution, economic factors, relationship issues, smoking, poor sleep or lack of sleep, and the list goes on….   

 

These are just some of the factors that set up a prime environment for inflammation; add to that conditions like Diabetes, Hypertension (high blood pressure), High Cholesterol, Heart Disease and it’s just a matter of time before something is going to happen. 

 

Inflammation has been linked to a host of ailments including cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, allergies, digestion and stomach problems, skin issues, neurological disorders and even Alzheimer’s Disease. In fact, some studies show inflammation, persistent inflammation, to be a main factor in Renal (kidney) Disease (Afsar, B., Turkmen, K., Covic, A., & Kanbay, M. (2014). An Update on Coronary Artery Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease. International Journal of Nephrology2014, 767424. http://doi.org/10.1155/2014/767424)    and https://www.intechopen.com/books/chronic-kidney-disease-from-pathophysiology-to-clinical-improvements/inflammation-and-chronic-kidney-disease-current-approaches-and-recent-advances

 

So let’s talk about how you can put out the inflammation fire and reduce your risk for health issues and improve your well-being. 


Reduce Stress

It is important to note, that if you are tempted to say that you are not stressed, consider that you may have just become so accustomed to a steady high-stress state, that you don’t notice it!   

 

The good news is that you can make it better, right now!  Here are some great tips:

 

BREATHE! – Deep-Breathing actually helps you make more of a natural chemical in your body that induces relaxation, dilates blood vessels and can lower blood pressure. 

 

MEDITATION!  - taking a time out can help you to relax, improve circulation, and re-charge.

 

TAKE A NAP!  - even a quick 10-15 minute power nap can give you a great boost, and can sometimes even help you sleep better.  

 

TAKE A WALK!  – outside when/where possible! – Exercise helps your whole body!  Gives stress hormones a good exit, improves circulation, and can help improve sleep.  Exposing yourself to some natural light is a great mood booster too!

 

LEARN TO SAY NO! – if you find yourself saying that you don’t have time to take care of yourself, then it’s time to cut back on some things – even good things – so that you have more room to do the BEST things

 

EAT HEALTY!  If you find yourself reaching for quick junk or fast food, energy drinks or sodas, your body is trying to tell you that it needs.

 

ENERGY!   You wouldn’t put cheap gas in a Ferrari – why put cheap food in your body?!  You’ll feel better, have more energy, and decrease your risk for a host of health problems when you drink plenty of WATER and learn to eat right. – say NO to junk! 

 


Manage Health Conditions

 

 

Text Box: At Specialty Care Management, we seek to arm you with the strategies and solutions to maximize the value you bring to your groups and members.
COVID-19 Return to Work Program
Air Ambulance
Dialysis
Underwriting and Clinical Bill Review
HealthReach 360 – Specialty Case Management
Cancer ManagementIf you have a diagnosis, learn how to care for yourself properly! – Work with your doctor to ensure you understand your treatment, medications, keep your follow-up appointments.  Talk to your Nurse Coach and learn what you can do to maintain or improve your well-being. 

Keeping blood sugars, blood pressures, cholesterol, and other markers in a normal range is an important part of reducing inflammation. 

 

Now is the perfect time ~

 

More than ever, your groups and members are looking for savings and security.  Health and access to the care to mitigate risk is more important than ever.  People are looking for employers with robust benefits – and we are honored to partner with you to offer real savings and real benefits – that really make a difference for all involved. 

 

Specialty Care Management’s focus is to seek out and mitigate risk wherever it lies – with unique strategies that maintain or enhance the value proposition as it currently stands for your groups and members.  Our unique offerings aim to maintain the persistency in the relationships and value for all involved. 

 

We are here to serve you by providing the services you need to be able to offer those you serve.  Let’s talk soon!

 

Warm Regards,

 

Kimberlee Langford, BSN RN CCM CRMT CPC

Director of Business Development

208-918-3715

klangford@specialtycm.com

www.specialtycm.com

 


At Specialty Care Management, we seek to arm you with the strategies and solutions to maximize the value you bring to your groups and members:

COVID-19 Return to Work Program

Air Ambulance

Dialysis

Underwriting and Clinical Bill Review

HealthReach 360 – Specialty Case Management

Cancer Management

 

Copyright © 2020 Specialty Care Management -All Rights Reserved


1 comment:

  1. The basic steps to keep your kidneys healthy are sleep, water, diet and exercise. The major function of the kidneys is to remove waste products and excess fluid from the body. If the kidney does not function well means this wastage cause infection in the body which may even cause death.

    ReplyDelete