Tips for Living with One Kidney: A Doctor's Guide

This week we are tackling an interesting topic and one I get asked about all the time and that is living with one kidney. Whether you were born with just one kidney, donated one or had one removed due to a medical condition, you probably wonder about the best way to keep that kidney in tip top shape.

So we are going to go into depth about that and if you have two kidneys - pay attention! This information applies to you as well, and you never know when you may end up with just one kidney.

Content Chapters:
00:00 - Living With One Kidney
00:50 - Why Do People Have One Kidney?
01:56 - Keeping That Kidney Healthy
02:27 - Stay Hydrated
03:03 - Watch the Salt
03:45 - Staying Active
04:19 - Quit Smoking
04:25 - Medications
05:35 - Food
05:54 - Protein Balance
06:40 - Vegetables and Fruit
06:50 - Potassium
07:18 - Avoid Processed Foods
07:30 - Sugary Drinks
07:46 - Conclusion