Kidneys are one of the important organs in the human body. It is important to remove harmful toxic wastes from the body and maintain a balance of water, fluids, minerals and chemicals such as electrolytes, which for instance are  sodium, potassium and so on. The kidneys can cleanse the blood by removing unnecessary waste products. This is because the food we eat has protein and when protein is used by the body, it produces toxic waste. If this toxin accumulates, it will become a poison to the body. Not only that, the kidneys can manage fluid balance by excreting excess water as urine while maintaining the amount of water needed in the body. When it fails, the ability to remove excess water is impossible. Excess water in the body is what can cause swelling of the body.

What will happen if our kidneys fail to function properly? One of the possible negative impacts is that we will experience a low and unsatisfactory quality of life due to not being able to function normally in performing daily activities. This is due to changes in terms of emotional, physical, social and socio-economic aspects that occur as a result of the disease and the treatment that needs to be undergone. When these changes occur, we will need plenty of rest as well as regular treatment. This situation will definitely create limits to our daily social and physical activities.

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Kidney failure will not happen quickly. Often, kidney failure can only be seen after it has been around for a long time. Among the common causes of kidney problems are high blood pressure and diabetes. So it is very important for us to take care of our health and control our diet.

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There is also a myth that says that traditional medicine contributes to kidney disease. However, natural sources such as plants are often used as traditional medicine to treat kidney diseases. Among the plants that have proven to be effective is Tongkat Ali as it  has a high content of antioxidants. A study  conducted has shown to reduce toxic waste in the body. The results of this study also prove that the extract of Tongkat Ali is safe to eat and can reduce the effects of drugs that release toxic toxins into the body.

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So let's not take our kidney health lightly. Granted we have two, but we need two sides to filter and keep the systems in the body functioning properly and our health is at the optimum level for a good life!