When it comes to maintaining your investment, the smartest money you spend could be on a new roof. Nationally, the average homeowner spends about $6,600 to install a new roof, with certain cities like Denver ($7,500) being higher than average, and others being below average like Austin, TX ($6,100).
Calcium and Potassium. The minerals calcium and potassium also contribute to kidney function. The podocyte cells in your kidneys rely on both calcium and potassium to help control blood filtration, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology in 2004.
The goal of treatment is to reduce kidney damage by fixing the causes of your kidney disease, which usually means: 1  reducing blood pressure. 2  improving cholesterol levels. 3  controlling diabetes (blood sugar)  balancing 1  electrolytes. reducing protein in urine.  controlling phosphorus levels.