The University of Federico in Naples, Italy has some new tips for those who suffer from chronic kidney disease and want to control the amount of protein they take in. For this study, 57 discharged CKD patients (stage 3b-5) to
In the world of the chronic kidney disease patient, consumption of anything (be it food, beverage or substance) can have serious impacts on your health. Teas are no exception with certain teas being ranked safer and more beneficial than
Obesity has been linked with a number of co-morbid conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, but one of the lesser known and mentioned conditions is an enhanced potential for developing chronic kidney disease.
Recent research has shown that drinking caffeinated sugary soft drinks while exercising in hot weather can actually increase your chances of developing kidney disease.
During a study of workers where they were working on a hot day of 95 degrees
A new study has been done on eating meat and whether or not it increases the amount of creatinine in the body. There have been several conflicting reports on this issue, ranging from a 50% increase to a 100%
Chronic Kidney disease will change a person’s life and make the impact of illness or excess even worse. The kidneys are a vital part of the body and the removal of waste and if their function becomes impaired
Hyperkalemia is a common metabolic issue in patients with chronic kidney disease and is a condition where a person’s potassium level is higher than normal. Potassium is a chemical that is critical to the function of nerve and muscle cells,
Soda, or pop as it’s sometimes known, is a type of beverage that provides an extremely concentrated burst of sugar and other chemical flavorings and preservatives that science has told us time after time is unhealthy for so many reasons.
We all know that there are some cases where a disease of the kidneys just seems to strike out of nowhere with no forewarning or symptoms. But, there are also numerous cases which sadly could have been prevented by making
Experts are saying it is safe to replace meat and fish with egg white to reduce serum phosphate without risking proper protein intake in patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD). Hemodialysis is commonly referred to simply as dialysis and is
