MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, June 20 (PIA) --- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is very important in the prevention of renal diseases.
Dr. Alinader Minalang, chief of the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO), said the problem on renal diseases can be reduced if only people are practicing healthy lifestyle.
“Healthy lifestyle will lead to healthy kidneys,” he cited.
Minalang said the kidney is a vital part of the body because it regulates body fluids and is responsible for the excretion of toxins in the body.
“Once the kidneys stop working, toxins and fluids build up which can poison our body,” he further said.
To have healthy kidneys, Minalang said one should drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water daily because water helps the kidneys remove toxins from the body.
“Eating a healthy diet, reducing the intake of salt, avoiding alcohol and smoking, and exercising regularly can also help in preventing kidney diseases,” he added.
Minalang also advised the public to undergo urinalysis at least once a year. He said it is the best way to detect kidney problems early.
Meanwhile, the IPHO in partnership with the local government of Wao conducted on June 18 a lay forum on renal health and medical outreach activity to raise awareness on the prevention of kidney diseases.
Minalang said free urinalysis and infection treatment were also provided during the medical outreach.
He said the activites were in line with the celebration of kidney month.
June of every year is being celebrated as National Kidney Month by virtue of Proclamation Number 184. This year, the theme of the celebration is “A Healthy Lifestyle Makes Your Kidneys Smile.” (APB/PIA-10)
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