Lifestyle and home remedies

To help keep your kidneys healthier:

• Take steps to reduce your blood pressure. Keeping your blood pressure levels near normal can help slow kidney damage from IgA nephropathy. Healthy changes in your lifestyle — including limiting your salt intake, losing excess weight, being physically active, using alcohol in moderation and taking your blood pressure medications as prescribed — are ways to keep your blood pressure under control.
• Monitor your blood pressure at home. Note each reading and bring this record with you to your doctor's appointments.
• Eat less protein. Reducing the amount of protein you eat and taking steps to decrease your cholesterol levels may help slow the progression of IgA nephropathy and protect your kidneys.