1 00:00:00,00 --> 00:00:05,000 Hello, you are welcome to our YouTube channel, Dr. Puneet Dhawan 2 00:00:05,100 --> 00:00:09,900 Before proceeding further, subscribe to us and press 3 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:14,800 the bell notification icon to get all the latest updates. Hello,s 4 00:00:14,900 --> 00:00:19,700 I am Varnika welcomes you to the YouTube channel of Karma Ayurveda, where 5 00:00:19,800 --> 00:00:24,600 you get important facts and information related to the kidneys. Today, 6 00:00:24,700 --> 00:00:29,500 we educate our viewers on how to increase your eGFR level naturally? 7 00:00:29,600 --> 00:00:34,400 But, let's see what is eGFR? 8 00:00:34,500 --> 00:00:39,300 eGFR means glomeruli filteration rate to 9 00:00:39,400 --> 00:00:44,200 gauge the functioning of your kidneys. It is especially 10 00:00:44,300 --> 00:00:49,100 scrutinize about diabetes-related problems. 11 00:00:49,200 --> 00:00:54,000 eGFR level informs about your kidneys' health. 12 00:00:54,100 --> 00:00:58,900 It also gauges the level of creatinine in your blood. Some people 13 00:00:59,000 --> 00:01:03,800 are confused between eGFR or GFR. Let's us inform you that eGFR means estimated glomeruli filtration rate 14 00:01:03,900 --> 00:01:08,700 , gauge the level of waste in your blood. 15 00:01:08,800 --> 00:01:13,600 Or GFR gives accurate results. 16 00:01:13,700 --> 00:01:18,500 Low GFR level defines the severe condition of your kidneys. 17 00:01:18,600 --> 00:01:23,400 The normal GFR level is 60 or more than that. But, if your GFR is 18 00:01:23,500 --> 00:01:28,300 below 60 that means your kidneys are not working well. 19 00:01:28,400 --> 00:01:33,200 If your GFR level is below 15, then you 20 00:01:33,300 --> 00:01:38,100 need to opt for dialysis or a kidney transplant. 21 00:01:38,200 --> 00:01:43,000 so, it is important to get yourself tested. 22 00:01:43,100 --> 00:01:47,900 Now, we tell you how you can increase your GFR level naturally? 1. Eat vegetables 23 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:52,800 and avoid animal products 24 00:01:52,900 --> 00:01:57,700 and avoid excess consumption of meat, which is high in protein 25 00:01:57,800 --> 00:02:02,600 and pressurize your kidneys. So, you should eat vegetables, 26 00:02:02,700 --> 00:02:07,500 which reduces your creatinine level. On the same side, if you eat vegetables 27 00:02:07,600 --> 00:02:12,400 , you prevent the risk of diabetes and hypertension. And your GFR level stay in a healthy range 28 00:02:12,500 --> 00:02:17,300 2. Eat foods less in salt because 29 00:02:17,400 --> 00:02:22,200 the damaged kidney cannot filter sodium. So use a little amount of salt in your food 30 00:02:22,300 --> 00:02:27,100 Instead of salt, you can use herbs. 31 00:02:27,200 --> 00:02:32,000 Do not use canned products that are high in sodium. 32 00:02:32,100 --> 00:02:36,900 3. Avoid smoking, it will increase the levels of toxins in your body 33 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:41,800 and these toxins filtered by your kidneys 34 00:02:41,900 --> 00:02:46,700 and harm your kidneys. Toxins can decrease your GFR level. 35 00:02:46,800 --> 00:02:51,600 Stop smoking to keep your blood pressure under control 36 00:02:51,700 --> 00:02:56,500 and you may not know that controlled blood pressure is important for a healthy level of GFR 37 00:02:56,600 --> 00:03:01,400 4. Exercise regularly to keep your weight in control 38 00:03:01,500 --> 00:03:06,300 and stay healthy. Also, it 39 00:03:06,400 --> 00:03:11,200 reduce the risk of kidney problems by increasing your GFR level. 40 00:03:11,300 --> 00:03:16,100 By exercise, you utilize the protein of your body. 41 00:03:16,200 --> 00:03:21,000 For that, you can go with cardiovascular exercise. 42 00:03:21,100 --> 00:03:25,900 5. Get yourself tested 43 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:30,800 If your GFR level is below 60, talk to a doctor 44 00:03:30,900 --> 00:03:35,700 and if it is your first GFR test and after some time, do it again 45 00:03:35,800 --> 00:03:40,600 to gauge improvement. For that, you can cosult your doctor. 46 00:03:40,700 --> 00:03:45,500 Now, we will tell you some tips 47 00:03:45,600 --> 00:03:50,400 which are important to increase your GFR level naturally. 1. 48 00:03:50,500 --> 00:03:55,300 Keep your blood pressure under control - 49 00:03:55,400 --> 00:04:00,200 keep it in 120/80 50 00:04:00,300 --> 00:04:05,100 2. Keep your blood sugar level in control 51 00:04:05,200 --> 00:04:10,000 due to which you can prevent the production of creatinine in your blood. 52 00:04:10,100 --> 00:04:14,900 3. Use low amount of salt or sodium 53 00:04:15,000 --> 00:04:19,800 When you consume salt or sodium within a limit, it keeps your kidneys healthy 54 00:04:19,900 --> 00:04:24,700 4. Keep your weight under control 55 00:04:24,800 --> 00:04:29,600 to prevent tiredness. 5. 56 00:04:29,700 --> 00:04:34,500 do not take medications without your doctor's permission. 57 00:04:34,600 --> 00:04:39,400 Today, we have shared tips to keep your GFR level in a healthy range 58 00:04:39,500 --> 00:04:44,300 If you find the video informative, then like 59 00:04:44,400 --> 00:04:49,200 and share it with your loved ones. If you are 60 00:04:49,300 --> 00:04:54,100 suffering from kidney disease, you can contact us. 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