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Our StorySupport Your Body Systems for Better Health
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 Support a
Healthy Urinary System
Essential Vitamins & Minerals
- VitaCal-MagD™ K2
- VitaDaily™
- Vital C.™
Recommended Dietary Supplements
- Vitamin C
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Herb Supplements
- Rainforest Treasure Tea
- Enviro Defense
Foods To Include
Fruits
Cranberries
Blueberries
Blackberries
Apples
Citrus Fruits
Grapes
VEGETABLES
Kale
Spinach
Brussels Sprouts
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cauliflower
PROTEIN & DAIRY
Wild Caught Salmon
Raised/Grass-Fed Chicken
Organic Yogurt
Organic Sour Cream
Organic Cheese
Pasture-Raised Eggs
NUT & SEEDS
Quinoa
Almonds
Brazil Nuts
Cashews
Chia Seeds
Flaxseeds
MISCELLANEOUS
Garlic
Turmeric
Cocoa
Cinnamon
Kombucha
Sauerkraut
Note: Be sure to do your best to shop organic, grass-fed, free-range, unprocessed and low sodium.
What You Can Do To Support a Healthy Urinary System (continued)
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
- Artificial sweeteners containing Sucralose such as yogurt, cereal, whole grain muffins, breads, 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.
Below is a List of 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, Pilates, Vigorous Yoga, P90X, Crossfit, Barre
FLEXIBILITY: Yoga and Stretching
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:Lower back pain, pelvic pain, urinary tractinfections, trouble with urination, blood in urine and kidney infections.
Common Disorders
- Interstitial Cystitis – Chronic pain in the bladder due to inflammation.
- Kidney Disease – Longstanding disease of the kidneys leading to renal failure.
- Kidney Infection – Inflammation of the kidney due to a bacterial infection.
- Kidney Stones – A small, hard deposit that forms in the kidneys and is often painful when passed.
- Nephritis – Inflammation of the kidneys caused by infections, toxins or autoimmune disorders.
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) – An infection in any part of the urinary system; kidneys, bladder or urethra.
