In this day and age, we are so used to reaching for a pill to solve all our health problems that we forget that there are plenty of other interventions that we can implement to prevent, slow down and even improve the outcome of many chronic diseases, including chronic kidney disease. Exercise is one of…
We frequently get asked about the safety of certain herbal medicines as people have heard from their doctor or read on various websites that herbs shouldn’t be taken if you have CKD. One specific herb we often get asked about is Urtica dioica or Nettle leaf. It usually goes something like this: ‘Why are you…
What is Taurine? Taurine is a semi-essential, sulfur-containing amino acid, it is called semi-essential as it can be synthesized from other sulfur-containing amino acids such as methionine and cysteine. You may have heard of taurine before if you have ever consumed energy drinks like Red Bull where taurine is a touted ingredient to help improve…
Fear and Stress In Chinese Medicine, it is said that the kidneys are the organ of fear. This means that unprocessed fear or fear that is not expressed will be stored in the kidneys. Now, whether you believe in the ancient practice of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is irrelevant here because there are plenty of…
Invisible, odourless, and virtually undetectable to us, heavy metals are increasingly being recognised for their damaging effects on our health. Some people are surprised to find out that we are all exposed to heavy metals every day. Heavy metals are naturally present in the earth and used in many modern-day applications such as agriculture, medicine…
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,…
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…
Cholesterol has a bad reputation due to it mostly being known for its role in heart disease, but cholesterol is actually vital to our health and well-being and we would not be alive without it. There is a lot more to cholesterol levels than meets the eye, and high cholesterol does not automatically increase your…
Chances are you have black pepper somewhere in your home. While this common cooking ingredient can certainly spice up a meal, it also contains something that can be beneficial to your health and that something is Piperine. Piperine, an alkaloid which occurs in the largest quantities in the outer layer of the grain, is responsible…
Cordyceps sinensis (also called Caterpillar fungus) has been recorded officially as an herbal drug in the Chinese pharmacopoeia and is one of the most famous traditional Chinese medicines and medicinal mushrooms. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) traditionally used Cordyceps as an adaptogen and immune-supportive herb, to support the kidney and lung systems. Cordyceps is actually a…
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