PHYSICAL WELLNESS

your blood’s filtration powerhouse

THE KIDNEYS

Kidneys are like a high-tech water treatment plant tucked inside your body.
They filter blood, remove waste, balance fluids, and regulate minerals — keeping everything running smoothly and efficiently.

Here’s what it helps with:

  • Filter toxins, metabolic waste, and extra water from the bloodstream

  • Balance electrolytes and minerals like sodium, potassium, and calcium

  • Regulate blood pressure through hormone release (renin)

  • Produce erythropoietin to support red blood cell production

  • Maintain acid-base (pH) balance

  • Support overall fluid and metabolic balance

KIDNEY BASICS

Common Terms + Simple Definitions

Here’s a mini glossary for lymph node related words you’ll see throughout the site:

Nephron - Tiny filtering units in the kidneys

Renin - Hormone that helps control blood pressure

Erythropoietin - Hormone that signals bone marrow to make red blood cells

Calcitriol - Active form of vitamin D produced by kidneys

Dialysis - Medical process that filters blood when kidneys fail

WHAT LYMPH NODES WORK WITH

lymph nodes + OTHER SYSTEMS

  1. Nephrons → Microscopic filters that selectively remove waste and retain important nutrients

  2. Renal Arteries & Veins → Blood supply lines bringing blood in and out of the kidneys

  3. Ureters → Tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder

  4. Hormones (Renin, Erythropoietin, Calcitriol) → Chemical messengers regulating pressure, red blood cells, and calcium metabolism

  5. Adrenal Glands → Nearby hormone producers influencing kidney function and blood pressure

HealthY KIDNEYS…

  • Keep your blood clean and your fluids balanced

  • Support energy, metabolism, and red blood cell production

  • Help regulate blood pressure and prevent toxin buildup

    They’re your body’s silent filtration team, working constantly to maintain balance and protect every cell.