The Amazing Body Systems: Urinary System
The System Functions:
The urinary system is responsible for filtering and eliminating wastes from the body in addition to maintaining the homeostasis of water, ions, pH, blood pressure, calcium and red blood cells.
Associated organs:
Kidneys, ureter, bladder and urethra
What you can do to help support a healthy Digestive & Immune System:
Recommended Dietary Supplements: VitaCal-MagD K2, VitaDaily, Vital C.
Amazon Herb Supplements: Rainforest Treasure Tea, Enviro Defense.
Essential Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin C.
Foods to include:
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Protein/Dairy
- Nuts & Seeds
- Miscellaneous
NOTE:
Be sure to do your best to shop organic, grass-fed, free-range, unprocessed and low sodium.
Daily morning cleanse: 8–12oz of lemon water.
Foods you should avoid or limit:
Do your best to read the labels on packaged food. If the names are too hard to pronounce, they are likely chemical-based ingredients and not very good for you.
- Processed and high-sodium foods such as cured ham, bacon, sausage and potato chips.
- Foods that contain all-purpose flour such as pizza, bagels, pretzels, white bread and flour tortillas.
- Foods containing artificial sweeteners like sucralose such as yogurt, cereal, whole grain muffins, bread and microwave popcorn.
- Beware of “reduced sugar” labels which are usually loaded with artificial sweeteners such as fruit juice, ketchup, jams, jelly, syrup, soda, sports drinks, ice cream and salad dressings.
Artificial sweeteners you should try to avoid:
- Aspartame
- Acesulfame
- Potassium
- Alitame
- Cyclamate
- Dulcin
- Equal
- Glucin
- Kaltame
- Mogrosides
- Neotame
- NutraSweet
- Nutrinova
- Phenylalanine
- Saccharin
- Splenda
- Sorbitol
- Sucralose
- Twinsweet
- Sweet N Low
- Xylitol
Recommended activities:
Physical activity is essential for good health. New studies show even 15 minutes of elevated heart rate from activity has numerous benefits. Find activities you enjoy doing and aim for at least 15 minutes 4 to 5 times per week.
CARDIO: Biking, Hiking, Walking, Running, Swimming, Dancing, Zumba
STRENGTH: Weight Training, Resistance Training and Pilates
FLEXIBILITY: Yoga and Stretching
Common Symptoms
- Painful urination
- Frequent urination
- Dark urine
- Pelvic pain
Common Disorders
- Urinary tract infections
- Kidney stones
- Bladder inflammation