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The Role of Mitochondria in Kidney & Renal Disease

The Role of Mitochondria in Kidney & Renal Disease

This article follows on from my previous article on ‘The Role of the Mitochondria in Chronic Disease’. Today, I will speak exclusively on the role mitochondria play in kidney disease. Just to recap and keep you up to date, the main job of mitochondria is to produce energy through a process called oxidative phosphorylation. Mitochondria…

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Ketoanalogues and Kidney Disease

Ketoanalogues and Kidney Disease

Is This The Same as a Ketogenic Diet? The first thing I want to mention before we dive into the world of Ketoanalogues is to discuss what they are NOT. This diet, and its management, have nothing to do with the ketogenic diet or weight loss. This is a scientific dietary management approach for those…

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Is Asparagus Useful For Kidney Disease

Is Asparagus Useful For Kidney Disease?

The word asparagus originates from the Greek word for stalk or shoot. When it comes to the medicinal properties of Asparagus, and one does a Google search, you are likely to come across two main types of Asparagus.  The first one is the common Asparagus Officinalis, the one you will find in the supermarket, you…

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Sour Cherries, Gout and Kidney Disease

Sour Cherries, Gout and Kidney Disease

Sour cherries are one of my favourite fruits to eat when they are in season! I have always liked the slight tart taste of sour cherries but what is even more important is the amazing health benefits that these little cherries pack into their delicious red bodies. So while most of you might have eaten…

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Chitosan - Weight Loss and Kidney Disease

Chitosan – Weight Loss and Kidney Disease

With kidney disease often being a disease that comes as a result of many of the big health conditions affecting our modern Western world, I wanted to share some information on a supplement that has many great benefits not just for kidney disease but may also be useful in the diseases that cause or lead…

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Genetics, Methylation, Renal Disease & The Kidneys

Genetics, Methylation, Renal Disease & The Kidneys

Have you noticed how complex our lives have become over the last 20 years? Everything is go, go, go. We live fast, eat fast foods, expose ourselves to electromagnetic radiation each and every day, our vaccine schedules have tripled and then some, much of our soils are depleted of important minerals… and now we have…

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