Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where your body attacks healthy tissue. In healthy people, the immune system targets and destroys foreign bodies and diseases. However, in patients with lupus, their bodies cannot distinguish harmful substances and germs from the…
The Kidney and Hypertension Center (KHC) is proud to have participated in the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Kidney Walk this past weekend on Sunday, May 15th, 2022. This year our team joined many others throughout the country to fight kidney…
Have you ever wondered how your kidneys are able to filter so much blood in such a short period of time? Healthy kidneys filter about half a cup of blood every minute to eliminate waste and other toxins from your…
The kidneys are a vital part of the body that filter out unwanted substances from the blood and help maintain fluid balance. Maintaining optimal kidney function requires a comprehensive approach, and having a healthy diet is one important part of…
When looking to keep your kidneys healthy, vitamins are a great way to supplement your diet and maintain your kidney function. Kidney disease can lead to many different complications. Incorporating vitamins in your diet is a great way to mitigate…
The kidneys’ primary purpose is to remove waste products and excess water from the blood to make urine. In order to adequately function, the kidneys require the body to have a balance of sodium and potassium. When you consume too…
