The kidneys are two important organs that clean and balance the chemistry of the blood. They remove excess water and toxins from the body. Kidney function is crucial for thought, memory, concentration, and our survival.
Webster’s Dictionary states the word kidney was derived from Latin word renes, and in Old French reins, and has given place in modern English to the word kidneys and is thought to define the kidneys as the seat of the feelings of passions.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine the Zhi spirit lives in the kidneys. Zhi taps into the collective unconscious, and presides over the most inaccessible parts of the psyche, the instinctual responses of the sex organs, the biochemical intelligence of the endocrine system, and the knowing of our bones.
The National Kidney Foundation has declared March World Kidney Awareness Month, calling on all Americans to protect their kidneys and prevent damage by educating themselves about chronic kidney disease and the proactive ways they can reduce their risk of kidney failure.
More than 26 million Americans have chronic kidney disease, and millions more are at risk but most don’t know it. Knowing the risk factors and controlling the major ones, such as Diabetes Type II, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol may prevent kidney failure. Regular physical activity and an improved diet can make a big difference in reducing risk and preventing complications.
Metabolic balanceⓇ is a personalized food-only weight management program that has proven track record for reducing blood sugar, lowering blood pressure and restoring normal blood pressure. The right food, the right portions and the right timing is all it takes.
I will be available to talk with you about kidney health and offering free metabolic syndrome screening Sat., March 31 noon to 2pm at Vitamin Shoppe, 1601 Mt. Diablo Bl, WC or give me a call 826.3858.
Myra Nissen, CCH, Certified Homeopath and metabolic balanceⓇ coach. www.MyraNissen.Com.
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