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Your kidneys are more than just waste filters — they are vital regulators of your body’s fluid balance, blood pressure, and overall health. When inflammation strikes anywhere in the body, your kidneys feel the impact almost immediately.

When Do You See Inflammation

How Do We Damage Our Kidneys Without  Knowing

When the body is inflamed — whether from infection, injury, autoimmune disease, or chronic stress — the kidneys often get pulled into the response because they filter the blood and help regulate inflammation-related chemistry. Here’s what happens step-by-step: 

1. Inflammatory chemicals enter the bloodstream 

• Cytokines, prostaglandins, and other immune messengers circulate through your blood.
• Since the kidneys filter blood constantly, they’re immediately exposed to these substances.

2. Blood vessel changes inside the kidneys

• Inflammation causes tiny kidney blood vessels (glomeruli) to swell or narrow.
• This changes the pressure and flow in the filtration system, sometimes making it harder to remove waste and fluid.

3. Immune cell activity in kidney tissue

• If inflammation is strong or persistent, immune cells can infiltrate kidney tissue.
• This can cause glomerulonephritis (inflammation of the filtering units) or interstitial nephritis (inflammation in the spaces between kidney tubules).

4. Changes in water, salt, and blood pressure regulation

• Inflammation can trigger the kidneys to retain more sodium and water, leading to swelling (edema) in the legs, hands, or face.
• They may also release more hormones like renin, which can raise blood pressure.

5. Waste buildup and protein leakage

• Damaged kidney filters can let protein leak into the urine (proteinuria).
• Waste products like urea and creatinine may start to build up in the blood, which can be detected with lab tests.

What Can You to To Calm Inflammation today!

Eat anti-inflammatory foods at your next meal

• Colorful produce — berries, leafy greens, tomatoes, bell peppers (rich in antioxidants)
• Healthy fats — extra virgin olive oil, avocado, walnuts, almonds
• Fatty fish — salmon, sardines, mackerel (high in omega-3s)
• Herbs & spices — turmeric (with black pepper for absorption), ginger, garlic

Avoid Inflammation today:

• Processed sugar and sweets
• Deep-fried foods
• Refined carbs (white bread, pastries)
• Processed meats (sausage, bacon)
• Sugary drinks and excessive alcohol

Reflexology Can Support Your Kidneys

That’s where Reflexology steps in. Reflexology is a gentle, holistic therapy that applies pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears, helping your body relax, improve circulation, and release toxins. While it’s not a replacement for medical care, Reflexology can be a powerful addition to your daily health routine — boosting kidney function naturally, reducing stress, encouraging hydration, and helping you stay mindful of your overall health. Think of it as a tune-up for your kidneys — easy, relaxing, and effective!

With the Touch of Your Fingers and Thumbs You Can Reflexology Yourself  to Health

Ready to take action? Our Home Course, Kidney Support to Prevent Disease and Kidney Stones with Foot Reflexology, and E-Book give you everything you need. You’ll get a Reflexology foot map, a step-by-step video (23 minutes long), and an illustrated PDF E-Book to guide you. Learn simple techniques at home to decrease urine output, prevent fluid retention, and keep your kidneys working at their best. Reflexology is a beautiful way to support your body — naturally. Enroll today and start building stronger, healthier kidneys from the ground up!

For more details about and to enroll in this course: Kidney Support to Prevent Disease and kidney Stones with Foot Reflexology

Reflexology Disclaimer

Reflexology does not replace traditional medicine. (Please check with your doctor if you have any concerns.) Reflexology can help achieve good health. However, you must still do your part by maintaining good health through a healthy diet, exercising, recognizing stress triggers, and minimizing or eliminating destructive behaviors.

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