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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 Nephrology, 2014,
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
 If 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 ~
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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
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