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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): What You Need to Know

Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? Are you concerned about CKD management? Do you feel overwhelmed with all the diet restrictions? Read this article to get some basic idea about CKD management and nutrition tips. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): What You Need to KnowMohanQi

Lifestyle Factors that Affect Chronic Kidney Disease

Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed with kidney disease, or you’ve had it for a while, chances are you are reading this because you want to keep them healthy. There are a few major factors that influence our kidneys, most of these are lifestyle-related, like diet and exercise, but many other factors influencing kidney function are related to either supplements or even other diseases. Below we will review a variety of lifestyle factors that influence the health of your kidneys.Lifestyle Factors that Affect Chronic Kidney DiseaseNinaGhamrawi

5 Myths about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) You MUST Know

Kidney disease is quite common in the United States. In fact, kidney disease affects approximately 15% of adults in the country. However, kidney disease doesn’t usually show symptoms, so 90% of people don’t even know they have it. Although people may not talk so much about remedies for the kidneys, when researching, you may come across some false statements, and unproven remedies.5 Myths about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) You MUST KnowNinaGhamrawi

Fluid Intake and Kidney Disease

As we age, our kidneys start to wear out, becoming less efficient at filtering out waste and extra fluid from our blood. The result of this is chronic kidney disease. The more advanced the disease, the more nutritional restrictions you will have, including for fluids. This guide will help you better understand your condition, learn how to stay within your recommended fluid intake, and manage side effects such as thirst and dry mouth.Fluid Intake and Kidney Disease

Kidney Disease and Generalized Nutrition

Currently, only 10% of patients with kidney disease see a Dietitian before reaching ‘end-stage' kidney failure and requiring dialysis. Around 90% of adults don’t know they have declining function - including half of those patients that have already had a significant loss in kidney function. Depending on underlying factors that may worsen your CKD risks, making dietary changes that align with the root causes will play an important role in slowing or stopping kidney disease from getting worse. Here we will talk about generalized nutrition pointers to help protect the kidneys.Kidney Disease and Generalized NutritionNinaGhamrawi

Diabetes and Kidney Function

Diabetes is a widespread epidemic, affecting around 20 million people in the United States and 171 million people worldwide. Diabetes is often associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Read this article now to learn about medical and lifestyle treatment!Diabetes and Kidney FunctionNinaGhamrawi

The Link Between Diabetes and Hypertension

According to the American Diabetes Association, the combination of high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes is particularly lethal and can significantly raise your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Read this article to learn more!The Link Between Diabetes and HypertensionNinaGhamrawi

How to Get an Accurate Weight Measurement

Measuring weight with a weight scale sounds simple: step on it, and get a weight. We always hope the number will show what we want, but sometimes we get a “weird” number - much higher or lower than usual readings. Then, we start to question the accuracy of the scale. Read this article to learn more! How to Get an Accurate Weight Measurement