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Newsletter March 2024 Issue |
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Taking Care of Your Kidneys
When thinking about your health, you may not think about the health of your kidneys. However, 1 in 3 people are at risk for kidney disease. Often people do not find out they have kidney disease until it is in advanced stages. At your next annual wellness exam ask your doctor about the following tests:
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Blood Pressure Test - High blood pressure can damage the kidneys |
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Testing for Protein in the Urine - Protein in your urine can be an early sign of kidney disease |
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Blood Urea, Serum Creatinine, and Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) - These blood tests measure how well the kidneys are working |
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Blood Sugar - Uncontrolled diabetes causes kidney disease |
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Wishing You the Best Health and Wellness!
Green Circle Life Newsletter Team
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From the Desk of Green Circle Life Health Partners
Eating healthy can be easier than you think.
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A co-worker uses the app and Lifestyle Coaching to improve his blood pressure and achieve weight loss. In the past, he skipped meals and ate sugary and salty snacks. Through Lifestyle Coaching calls and Digital Coaching sessions, he now eats more meals at home and includes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while controlling his portions. By tracking his health data, his blood pressure improved from about 140/90 to a more normal range, and he lost 7 pounds.
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Learn About the SmartFHR™ App: Healthy Weight for Life
Use the Healthy Weight for Life program to become the healthiest version of yourself! Many factors, besides just diet and exercise, play a role in your weight, including how much sleep you get and how you handle stress.
This FREE evidence-based program provides you with a personalized journey to help you achieve your goals.
One co-worker has lost 12 pounds with the program. Using the FREE Lifestyle Coaching, she has been able to limit portion sizes, eat out less, eat less fried foods, get more sleep and increase her daily number of steps. Hopefully YOU can be the next success story! Sign up for the Healthy Weight for Life program today by clicking on the tile in the Wellness section.
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Healthy Recipe: Green Mashed Potatoes
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Protecting Your Kidneys
Click below for a 6-step guide to protecting your kidney health:
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Healthy Eating
Clicking below can help you learn more about how a healthy eating plan can help you manage your weight:
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