Category: Myths v/s Facts

Human Kidneys Myths Facts

The Kidney is an essential organ & Kidney Disease is a major cause of sickness & death worldwide. Informed awareness is imperative in this case. However, a cluster of Myths revolves around these topics.

In this era of information overload, it has become hard to differentiate between what to believe-in & what not to. And with the internet unfortunately abuzz with rampant (mis-)information these days, it is also really easy for unsuspecting knowledge-seekers to land in this Web of Myths. However, this only ends up delaying you from seeking necessary treatments in good time.

To combat this situation, Doctors at Team ATK have come up with a series of “Myth-Debunking” posts under this category.  

Scroll along, to get your Facts right and bust those dangerous myths forever!

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Baking Soda & Kidney “Detox”. Myth Busted!

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Baking soda and kidney 

Who isn’t acquainted with “Baking Soda” – those tiny, white crystals used to make cakes fluffy? It has now also made its way as an effective dead-skin exfoliator (when used sparingly), a teeth whitening agent as well as a DIY solution for “unclogging” toilet pipes. For some years now, many articles have surfaced in the open-access media about how drinking Baking Soda (NOT Baking Powder) can help “flush your healthy kidneys of toxins” and promote kidney health.

Baking Soda and Kidney

Anything Kidney naturally catches the attention of Team ATK and sets our neurons in action. So, we decided to investigate if these claims hold any water from the clinical standpoint. Continue reading “Baking Soda & Kidney “Detox”. Myth Busted!” →

11 Myths around Kidney Disease Debunked!

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Kidneys are essential for your survival. And Kidney Disease is a major cause of sickness & death worldwide.  But if diagnosed early on, and necessary treatment procedures are initiated on time, some of these conditions could be reversed to normalcy, while for others, the progression of the condition to frank kidney failure can be effectively delayed. However, early diagnosis & treatment are not always implemented in reality. And some existing Myths around Kidney Disease have a significant role in hampering this process.

It is imperative, that you pro-actively educate yourself on this front to combat any ignorance, apprehension or confusion on this topic and choose a better quality of life for yourself, today and tomorrow!

So, here’s busting the commonest Myths around Kidney Disease with established facts. Read on to empower yourself!

 

Continue reading “11 Myths around Kidney Disease Debunked!” →