RAF222: Hydration and your Kidneys
from Running: A FEVER Hosted by Michael Davis, Padua Podcast Network
Medical Dept. This episode I'm joined by my friend, who just happens to be a dialasis nurse. I wanted to emphasize hydration in a couple of episodes. This is especially important in hot weather, but really it is something that is important year-round. It is technically possible to drink too much water, but this would be extremely rare. Your body is going to tell you you need to stop long before you drink too much. Insufficient hydration can cause kidney failure even though it is not common. And anything that reduces circulation can also increase the risk for kidney disease. The main thing to remember about blood supply to the kidneys is, as in all organs, it is affected by cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death. Avoiding this is paramount. Read the full post at http://RunningAFEVER/222 Episode #222
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