Chronic Cough? Check Your Kidneys (Repost)

Ancient Health Podcast

Medicine, Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 4 November 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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In this important older episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley discusses the relationship between a dry cough and kidney health. He explains how the kidneys and lungs are connected, and how chronic stress, fear and grief can impact kidney function and lead to a persistent cough. Show Notes + Links ⬇️ Takeaways: A chronic dry cough can be an indication of kidney fatigue and imbalance. The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone pathway and ACE enzymes play a role in regulating blood pressure and can contribute to coughing. Chronic stress and emotions such as fear and grief can impact kidney function and lead to a persistent cough. Herbal Links: For Kidneys Vital Guard: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/4wkxrjd3⁠ Reishi: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/3hffjn2p⁠ Hawthorn: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/89yt5ds8⁠ For Supporting a Virus Woad: ⁠https://shorturl.at/3FztV⁠ Other Recommendations: Good minerals: For BEAM Minerals head here and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off ⁠https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=1&affid=564⁠ ------ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: The Aggravating Dry Cough 01:24 The Relationship Between Cough and Kidneys 03:00 The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone Pathway 04:11 The Role of ACE Enzymes 05:18 Balancing Sodium and Potassium Levels 06:23 The Effects of Chronic Stress on Blood Pressure 09:20 Emotions and Kidney Function 10:47 The Cascade of Kidney and Lung Function 13:23 Kidney Imbalance and Feeling Stuck 15:17 The Connection Between Kidneys and Lungs 16:45 Coughing to Increase Oxygen Intake 18:11 The Impact of Kidney Health on the Heart 19:28 The Implications of a Chronic Dry Cough 20:08 Remedies for Kidney Health and Cough Relief 22:48 The Importance of Kidney Health 25:00 Improving Vascular Health and Oxygen Retention 26:27 Conclusion: Healing the Kidneys to Eliminate the Cough ------ Follow Doctor Motley Instagram TikTok Facebook Website ------ *If you’re a health coach looking to advise parents and families, or even if you’re a hardcore health nerd who wants to dive deeper and take advantage of ALL Doctor Motley’s clinical experience, he has a membership to help you get the most out of your health and help the people you love. To poke around in there for free for 15 days, check out: https://www.doctormotley.com/15 *Build Strength Without the Strain. Suji is a smart, wearable device that helps you rebuild strength, relieve pain, and recover faster - without the joint stress. Visit trysuji.com and use code DRMOTLEY for your exclusive discount. *If you want to work with Dr. Motley virtually, you can book a discovery call with his team here: https://drmotleyconsulting.com/schedule-1333-7607

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