Even though autoimmune diseases are on the rise worldwide, getting an accurate diagnosis can still be a lengthy and frustrating process. ANCA vasculitis is a type of autoimmune disease that affects the small blood vessels in the body, which frequently involves the kidneys, and is one of the lesser-known causes of CKD. So what is…
Today I wanted to talk to you about one of my most favorite vegetables… okra. Whist, it isn’t a staple vegetable in many people’s refrigerators, if you or a loved one have been diagnosed with kidney disease then adding okra to your diet may have many amazing health benefits. Read on to find out more. …
You may have heard that medicinal mushrooms are great for our immune system, but did you know that they can also help maintain a healthy cardiovascular system, improve kidney function, combat fatigue and protect your liver? We’ll get to the juicy stuff, but of course, I want to start with the basics. The use of…
Protein requirements tend to cause confusion in most people but for those with kidney disease, the confusion can be even greater. Do people with kidney disease need more protein? Or less protein? Do protein requirements change depending on your stage of kidney disease? Read on if you’d like to find out because I’m going to…
Now, I don’t think I’m telling you anything new when I say that when it comes to our health, the food we put in our body can be harmful or helpful. The good news is that eating well and choosing foods that are going to add to your health and not take away from it…
I know people with kidney disease are frequently bombarded with all the foods they should avoid so today I wanted to flip the table and instead focus on something to add to your diet. And don’t worry, it’s something that tastes good too……….. Berries! Berries are among the healthiest foods you can eat. They’re delicious,…
As kidney disease progresses, the ability of the body to keep phosphorus levels within a healthy range also diminishes. High phosphorus levels increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and can contribute to kidney disease progression so knowing if your phosphorus levels are elevated and what you can do to help lower them is incredibly important….
Today I want to talk about one of my pet peeves when it comes to dietary advice for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and that is the issue of potassium. So what is it that I take issue to? Well, it’s the widespread belief that all people with CKD must follow a low-potassium diet….
The heart and the kidneys work very closely together, which means that if there is a problem in one organ, it can end up causing problems in the other. Because of this, people with kidney disease have a higher risk of developing heart failure. For this reason, I thought we’d have a look at what…
New research is emerging about some potential new therapies for managing or even reversing polycystic kidney disease that are safe and easy to implement. Interested? Read on to find out more. Firstly though: What is Polycystic kidney disease? Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder that causes many fluid-filled cysts to grow in the…
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