Support Your Body Systems for Better Health

Urinary System

Support Your Body Systems for Better Health

Urinary System

Support 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.

Urinary System at a Glance

Associated organs:
Kidneys, ureter, bladder and urethra

What You Can Do To Support a
Healthy Urinary System

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

Foods To Include

Fruits

Cranberries
Blueberries
Blackberries
Apples
Citrus Fruits
Grapes

Fruits

Cranberries
Blueberries
Blackberries
Apples
Citrus Fruits
Grapes

Fruits

Cranberries
Blueberries
Blackberries
Apples
Citrus Fruits
Grapes

VEGETABLES

Kale
Spinach
Brussels Sprouts
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cauliflower

VEGETABLES

Kale
Spinach
Brussels Sprouts
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cauliflower

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

PROTEIN & DAIRY

Wild Caught Salmon
Raised/Grass-Fed Chicken
Organic Yogurt
Organic Sour Cream
Organic Cheese
Pasture-Raised Eggs

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

NUT & SEEDS

Quinoa
Almonds
Brazil Nuts
Cashews
Chia Seeds
Flaxseeds

NUT / SEEDS

Quinoa
Almonds
Brazil Nuts
Cashews
Chia Seeds
Flaxseeds

MISCELLANEOUS

Garlic
Turmeric
Cocoa
Cinnamon
Kombucha
Sauerkraut

MISCELLANEOUS

Garlic
Turmeric
Cocoa
Cinnamon
Kombucha
Sauerkraut

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 System (continued)

Daily morning cleanse: 8-12oz of lemon water

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
  • 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

Common Disorders

Common Disorders

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.