4 Daily Habits That Improve Kidney Function Naturally (Part 4/6)

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➤ Watch this playlist for more evidence-based info: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnpHCIEsSTndFWMLox7IxZlwRZKc-VB5q ➤ Subscribe for evidence-based health updates: https://www.youtube.com/@SeanHashmiMD?sub_confirmation=1 ➤ Join 5,000+ getting my free newsletter: https://www.selfprinciple.org/newsletter In this video: • Dr. Sean Hashmi, MD, MS, FASN—board-certified Nephrologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist—reveals the SELF framework that's helping patients preserve and even improve kidney function. • You'll discover exactly how to implement the four daily habits (Sleep, Exercise, Love, Food) that take less than 30 minutes total without overwhelming lifestyle changes. Thanks for watching! ➤ KEY INSIGHTS YOU'LL DISCOVER: • Why losing just 1 hour of sleep increases kidney decline risk by 19% • The surprising exercise research showing 2.2-2.6 ml/min GFR improvements • How mindfulness-based stress reduction equals blood pressure medication effects • Why plant-based proteins outperform animal proteins for kidney health ➤ WATCH NEXT: "Part 5: Advanced Kidney Protection Strategies" to discover cutting-edge approaches to kidney health → [VIDEO LINK] Have a question about this video? Drop it in the comments—I read every one and try to respond to as many as I can, often creating videos based on your questions! EXPLORE MORE EVIDENCE-BASED CONTENT: • Kidney Health Essentials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnpHCIEsSTnfyHCasn869qsHwq3OkbPdL • Longevity & General Wellness: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnpHCIEsSTncr5yCoCxL-YDVCzVdMmLNM • Managing Kidney Disease & Treatments: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnpHCIEsSTnegZcl-ZEfXLAUnnZ8G4U44 • Live Q&As and Community Support: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnpHCIEsSTndCQydFrihT_5FDn7O0Cgi6 CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Missing Piece in Kidney Care 00:50 Why 850 Million People Don't Know They Have Kidney Disease 01:21 Sleep: The Foundation (Sarah's Story) 02:15 Critical Sleep Research Findings 03:00 Sleep Apnea Warning Signs 03:51 Evidence-Based Sleep Optimization 05:04 Exercise: The Game Changer 06:43 Meta-Analysis Results: 648 Patients 08:00 Practical Exercise Protocol 09:01 Love: Stress Management (James's Story) 10:36 Mindfulness vs. Blood Pressure Medication 11:38 Stress Management Techniques 12:38 Food: 2024 Guideline Revolution 14:31 Why Plant-Based Foods Protect Kidneys 16:10 Protein Guidelines for CKD 17:17 Your SELF Action Plan SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES: • Ricardo AC, et al. Sleep duration and quality in relation to CKD progression. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2017;28(12):3708-3715. • Lin F, et al. Association of sleep apnea and chronic kidney disease: A meta-analysis. Am J Kidney Dis. 2020;75(4):710-719. • Ma Q, et al. The effect of regular aerobic exercise on renal function in patients with CKD: A meta-analysis. Front Physiol. 2022;13:1011307. • Cheng YY, et al. Effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction on psychological and physiological health of patients with chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Med. 2021;57:102642. • KDIGO 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease. Kidney Int. 2024;105(4S):S117-S314. CONNECT WITH DR. HASHMI: Website: https://www.selfprinciple.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanhashmimd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seanhashmimd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seanhashmimd Help someone you care about: If you know someone dealing with kidney concerns, please share this video—it might make a real difference in their health journey. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions. Views expressed are Dr. Hashmi's alone and do not represent any employer or institution. Individual results may vary. Viewing does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. #KidneyHealth #EvidenceBasedMedicine #ChronicKidneyDisease #seanhashmimd #KidneyFunction #PlantBasedDiet #SleepAndHealth #ExerciseForKidneys #StressManagement