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"One, urine retention and strain on the bladder can lead to more serious problems, including bladder damage, kidney damage, bladder stones, urinary tract infection, and the inability to control urination. If you catch BPH early, there's a much lower risk of such complications. And fortunately, there are some easy and natural ways to bring relief (more on that in a moment). Saw palmetto is the "go-to" herb when it comes to taming the urge to pee every few hours." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"The study shows that restricting the amount of glycotoxins in the diet leads to reduced levels of these damaging substances in the bloodstream, which in turn reduces glycation-induced damage in the kidneys. How kidney damage Occurs When kidneys function normally, they filter toxins from the blood and maintain a healthy balance between water and salts in the body. Your kidneys also help regulate red blood cell levels and manufacture hormones that help regulate your blood pressure. When blood glucose, glycotoxins, and oxidative stress are elevated, kidney function begins to deteriorate." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.) "Research suggests that at least two types of drug classes currently available, angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors), which are commonly prescribed to people who have diabetes and/or hypertension, help protect against glycotoxin-induced kidney damage. You can read more about this topic in chapter 10, on the use of pharmaceuticals in diabetes. INFLUENCING GENE EXPRESSION You inherited your genes (a set of coded information in the form of DNA) from your parents." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.) "The presence of microalbuminuria suggests early kidney damage, and an elevated creatinine level can be a sign that your kidneys are beginning to deteriorate. (Please note: an elevated creatinine level can also be seen in dehydration and in people who have high levels of muscle mass, among other situations.) DIABETIC NEUROPATHY Diabetic neuropathy is the result of nerve damage caused by chronically elevated blood sugar levels, glycation, and free-radical stress/oxidation." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.) "If this early stage of kidney damage (called microalbuminuria, the presence of small amounts of albumin in the urine) is not detected or treated, the kidneys will increasingly lose their ability to function, and levels of a substance called creatinine will increase in the blood. Creatinine is an indicator of the kidneys' filtering ability. A creatinine level greater than 1." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"These compounds can cause liver and kidney damage, as well as skin irritation, which brings me to a note about weight I want to highlight. Detox and Weight Loss Of all the benefits that a detoxification program and subsequent healthier lifestyle provides, achieving and maintaining an ideal weight routinely ranks high on people's lists. It's important to understand that several factors contribute to weight gain, two of which are the combination of toxins and a faulty diet." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"The metabolism of proteins consumed in excess of the actual need leaves toxic residues of metabolic waste in tissues, causes autotoxemia, overacidity and nutritional deficiencies, accumulation of uric acid and purines in the tissues, intestinal putrefaction, and contributes to the development of many of our most common and serious diseases, such as arthritis, kidney damage, pyorrhea, schizophrenia, osteoporosis, arteriosclerosis, heart disease and cancer. A high protein diet also causes premature aging and lowers life expectancy." Dr." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"GLA regulates insulin, and seems to protect against diabetic heart, eye, and kidney damage. GLA has an insulin-sparing activity that allows insulin to be more effective. Diets that are relatively high in linoleic acid appear to decrease the progression of microangiopathy in diabetics.137 Excellent sources are evening primrose oil and flax seed oil. Amino Acids ACETYL-CARNITINE Another nutrient, acetyl-carnitine, has been found to improve peripheral nerve function by normalizing nerve conduction. It seems to restore myoinositol levels that are depleted by sorbitol buildup." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"These drugs can also cause liver damage, exfoliative skin reactions, kidney damage, and allergic reactions, but these effects are rare. Clotrimazole, which is commonly used for jock itch, ringworm, and athletes foot, should not be used for diaper rash. In general it is less toxic than other antifungals since it is given topically and thus not highly absorbed into the bloodstream. Antiprotozoans Malaria, giardiasis, amoebiasis, trichomoniasis, and toxoplasmosis are protozoans, organisms that can cause infection in humans." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.) "It also can rarely cause kidney damage. Antifungals Fungal infections include Tinea (ringworm), candidiasis, aspergillosis, cryptococcosis, blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, and coccidioidomycosis. Tinea (ringworm) is not actually a worm but a fungus that causes itching, redness, and a spreading circular patch. Different disorders all caused by tinea include athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm of the scalp, ringworm of the body, and ringworm of the nails. Candida is usually present in the mouth, intestines, and vagina. Immunocompromise or overuse of antibiotics can cause an outbreak of Candida." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.) "Vancomycin can cause deafness and kidney damage and therefore should be used with caution. (The exact number of patients affected by these side effects is not known.) It can also cause potentially fatal anaphylactic reactions. For these reasons vancomycin should be taken as a last resort. Antiviral Agents THE FLU SHOT Viruses infect human cells by being absorbed into these cells, having their RNA and proteins replicate, and then bursting out of the cells." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Diisononyl phthalate (DINP), the most commonly used phthalate in soft plastic vinyl children's toys, has been shown to cause liver and kidney damage and cancer in laboratory animals. The government does not require inclusion of phthalates on ingredient lists. As a general rule, I recommend that you avoid teethers, pacifiers, and other soft plastic toys that are not specifically labeled "phthalate free." Be particularly careful with a vinyl toy that is ripped or torn, since the tear is where the phthalates are most likely to escape. For more information on phthalates, please visit www.mindfully." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Proteinuria is a marker of kidney damage and heart disease, particularly in patients who have diabetes or hypertension. Foamy urine is also often the first sign of nephrotic syndrome, a serious dis- SIGN OF THE TIMES In ancient times, physicians would taste a patient's urine as a part of diagnosis. If it was sweet, they knew something was wrong. Sweet urine is now a recognized sign of diabetes. In fact, the term diabetes mellitus comes from the Greek word diabetes, "to flow," and the Latin word mellitus, "honey." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"Because they are already at an increased risk of bloodflow problems, people dealing with both diabetes and high blood pressure also face kidney damage and numerous other vascular diseases. As further evidence of the link between these two diseases, high blood pressure SYNERGY IN ACTIO ALMONDS Nuts in general contain a combination of various cholesterol-lowering plant food components. Here's the fact that got my attention, though: In virtually all studies that examined the impact of nuts in our diet, nut consumption has been associated with a reduction in coronary heart disease risk." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Lindane is implicated in causing cancer, fetal toxicity, birth defects, reproductive problems, aplastic anemia (a blood disorder), kidney damage, and endocrine disruption; lindane also is acutely toxic to aquatic life. A higher incidence of breast cancer has been found in areas where lindane is used extensively. Despite all the health risks and warnings, pesticides continue to be used extensively throughout the world." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.) "But because high amounts of it can cause muscle destruction that may lead to kidney damage (and failure), it can be prescribed only in small doses and requires doctors to monitor a patient's muscle enzymes and kidney and liver functions every three months. (For more about toxins and pharmaceutical drugs, see Appendix C.) A connection has also been found between exposure to cadmium and lead and an increase in cholesterol levels. Animal studies reveal that in the presence of these heavy metals, cholesterol becomes less mobile in the body, resulting in high levels of triglycerides in the blood." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Such accumulations increase the likelihood of kidney damage and failure, spur free radical activity, and exacerbate neuromuscular complications of Type-2 diabetes." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"The kidney damage would increase the potential for dialysis, which is a serious concern. The potential for damage to the kidneys could be even greater for anyone also placed on cholesterol lowering medication, which greatly increases the risk for kidney damage, and thus could elevate the blood pressure even further. Not only that, but kidney transplant might even be necessary. ¦S Edema (fluid retention) is another problem associated with both lithium, and Prozac?use, and is also one condition associated with hypothyroidism (low thyroid)." - Dr David W Tanton, Ph.D., Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, And Stimulants - Dangerous Drugs on Trial (Get the book.)

"Raised BUN levels in the blood may indicate early kidney damage. callus—Thick, hardened area of the skin, generally on the foot, caused by friction or pressure. Calluses can lead to other problems, including serious infection and even gangrene. capillary—The smallest blood vessel in the body. capsaicin—A colorless irritant that gives hot peppers their hotness. Used for an ointment made from chili peppers to relieve the pain of peripheral neuropathy. carbohydrate—One of three main groups of foods in the diet that provide calories and energy. (Protein and fat are the others." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"During this exposure time perc has been shown possibly to contribute to liver and kidney damage, liver and kidney cancers, and even leukemia. If a woman happens to be pregnant and is exposed to this chemical at higher levels or prolonged low levels, it can pass into the fetus, causing developmental birth defects. Now that California has banned the use of perc (it must be eliminated from all dry-cleaning shops by 2023), hopefully we will see a trend in its widespread ban across the world. GUT CHECK The small intestine is the body's major digestive organ." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"The less a diabetic's blood sugar fluctuates, the more slowly he will develop the downstream effects of the disease, including heart disease, kidney damage, and blindness.) But if the patient was in a capitated plan, he might be told not to come back for months. At the same time that managed care began to abandon capitation and loosen some of its restrictions, patients seemed to become even more demanding. They had seen the stories about patients who were refused needed care." - Shannon Brownlee, Overtreated: Why Too Much Medicine Is Making Us Sicker and Poorer (Get the book.)

"Some of the drugs used can cause heart and kidney damage. Not a pretty sight. And what about radiation? Is this any better? First let's examine what radiation therapy is and then take a look at its side effects. Radiation therapy uses a certain kind of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. This radiation "injures or destroys cells in the area being treated (the "target tissue") by damaging their genetic material, making it impossible for these cells to continue to grow and divide." - Kenneth W Thomas, Ron Gilbert, Gerd Schaller, Side Effects: The Hidden Agenda of the Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel (Get the book.)

"Lead exposure in adults can increase the risk of kidney damage and high blood pressure. Lead can also be incorporated into bones. This lead can remain in the bones for decades. During pregnancy, if insufficient dietary calcium is taken, calcium and lead may be removed from bones and put into the blood circulation with damaging effects on the fetus. Lead can easily pass through the placenta and damage the vulnerable nervous system of the growing fetus." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.) "Low levels of calcium in the diet. (b) kidney damage. (c) Long-term low vitamin D intake and production. (d) Low magnesium levels. 6. If 100 grams of excess protein is consumed, the amount of additional dietary calcium needed is: (a) None. (b) 58 mg. (c) 583 mg. (d) 5830 mg. 7. The following is useful in slowing the progression of osteoporosis: (a) Extra vitamin D, preferably from sunlight. (b) Calcium supplementation. (c) Regular weight-bearing exercise. (d) All of the above. 8. The richest source of calcium per 100 grams is: (a) Sesame seeds. (b) Milk. (c) Hamburger." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"Refined sugar is implicated in tooth decay, alcoholism, obesity, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, hyperactivity, kidney damage, cancer, hypoglycemia, varicose veins, osteoporosis, depression and other mental disorders, headaches and many other ailments and diseases. Yet sugar continues to be one of the main "comfort" and pick-me-up foods of Americans. We crave it because the fungi in our bodies (see Chapter 5) love sugar and will push us to eat sweets so that they can multiply and thrive. Eliminating sugar and even sweet fruits spells death to the fungi!" - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Rare side effects include Stevens-Johnson syndrome, which involves a total body rash and peeling that could be fatal, and crystal formation in the urine, which can lead to kidney damage. Sulfisoxazole has an action similar to that of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim as well as similar side effects. NITROFURANTOINS Like the sulfonamides, nitrofurantoins (Macrodantin, Macrobid, Furadan-tin), which inhibit bacteria locally in the urinary tract by an as-yet-unknown mechanism of action, are also used for urinary infections. Common side effects are anorexia, nausea, and vomiting." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Aspirin is safer than these prescription drugs, but it is associated with gastrointestinal hemorrhages, ulcer activation, and kidney damage. Of greater concern is the risk of hemorrhagic strokes in persons who take aspirin regularly. One of the largest stroke-prevention studies using aspirin, the Physicians' Health Study, involved 22,000 physicians and found that patients taking aspirin had twice as many brain hemorrhages as those who did not take aspirin." - Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., Health and Nutrition Secrets (Get the book.)

"Barnase may damage human health Because barnase is known to cause kidney damage in rats, degrade RNA, and be toxic to human cells, its presence in food may lead to a wide range of potential problems. "During seed production," says Joe Cummins, "barnase may be present in dust and debris from the crop and surface along with groundwater may be contaminated with the toxin. Humans or animals breathing the plant material may experience severe toxicity." - Jeffrey M. Smith, Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods (Get the book.) "When injected into rats, it causes kidney damage.66 Although the barnase gene is present in all cells of the corn plant, the company hoped that the toxic enzyme was produced only in the anther—the pollen-bearing part of the stamen. They therefore used a promoter to switch on the barnase gene which is "tissue-specific," normally activated in the anther. According to Freese and Schubert, "It is well-known that so-called tissue-specific promoters drive production of low levels of transgenic protein in non-target tissues." - Jeffrey M. Smith, Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods (Get the book.) "William Freese and David Schubert, Nil tun' Biotechnology 1. Corn and canola are engineered to produce a pollen-sterilizing toxin called barnase. 2. Barnase is toxic to human cells and causes kidney damage in rats. 3. Although the GM plants were designed to produce the toxin in a non-food portion of the plant, some of the toxin is likely produced in all parts of the plant." - Jeffrey M. Smith, Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods (Get the book.)

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