Your kidneys may be small, but they perform many vital functions that help maintain your overall health, including filtering waste and excess fluids from…
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to all five stages of kidney damage, from very mild damage in stage 1 to complete kidney failure in…
Paying attention to carbohydrates is essential when you are on a kidney diet. Carbohydrate foods can give you the energy you need to go…
Diet is crucial for kidney disease patients. What you eat can cause, prevent, or even help alleviate pain and symptoms. Most natural foods provide…
Summer is here to stay, which means staying hydrated becomes even more critical as the weather gets warmer. Eating healthier gets easier when fresh,…
Sunblock, towels, water, and sunglasses are some of the things to remember to bring along during summertime outings. If you have kidney disease, keeping yourself…
It’s almost summer—sunblock, towels, water, and that fantastic time of year when fresh produce abounds. Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis patients are often hesitant…
33% of American adults are at risk for kidney disease. Anyone can get kidney disease at any age. However, some people are more likely…
CKD can overwhelm a patient. There is new information to become aware of, a new treatment plan to begin. You will direct your energy…