March is National Kidney Month

The kidneys are two of the most important organs in the body, and often the least understood. Most of us have two kidneys, one on each side of our lower back, and they remove toxins from the bloodstream and send them out to be excreted through urination. That’s very important to the healthy functions of all of our other body parts. Here‘s how to keep your kidneys going strong:

1. Have an annual physical that includes a urinalysis. An annual physical allows your physician to develop a baseline of your health, or to understand what is ‘normal’ for you. An annual urinalysis …read more