As part of National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week (April 18-24), we’re taking a look at one of the most commonly transplanted organs: the kidneys. The kidneys are responsible for removing toxins from our bodies, a very important task.
But what can we do to make sure our kidneys are working properly?
The harmful effects of salt on your health
Most Canadians consume too much salt. This overconsumption is a real issue, since it leads to numerous health problems such as kidney disease, high blood pressure and heart failure.
The kidneys have the difficult task of removing toxins from your body. But what happens when the amount of toxins is high? Should we detoxify to help our kidneys get back on track?
