As February unfolds, it brings with it not only the essence of love but also an important reminder to prioritize our heart health. February, designated as Heart Month, and serves as a strong reminder to prioritize cardiovascular health. It’s an opportune time to raise awareness about the connection between CKD and heart health. By spreading […]
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The start of a new year offers a fresh opportunity to reevaluate our habits and prioritize our health. For individuals managing CKD, adopting healthy lifestyle strategies can make a significant impact on overall well-being. Rather than fixating on the lab value numbers, let’s delve into attainable habits that can positively influence kidney health and overall
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When living with CKD, you may have been told to monitor your potassium, phosphorus, and sodium intake. In this post we will be focusing on potassium and potassium bioavailability. Let’s dive in! What is potassium? Potassium is an element on the periodic table, a soft, silver metal, but is also an essential micronutrient in our
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in the body and in the food you eat. It is used by your body to build cells, produce hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest food. Although cholesterol is not inherently “bad”, too much can pose health risks. There are some connections between
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A complication is an additional medical condition, problem, or issue that arises as a result of, or in conjunction with, an existing disease, disorder, injury, or medical treatment. Complications can occur in various medical contexts and may impact the course, severity, or management of a primary condition. There are some complications of chronic kidney disease
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How To Read and Understand Your Renal Lab Tests So it is that time of the year again, you have to go get your bloodwork done and check on your kidney function. Maybe you get your labs checked every three months, or maybe less often. Regardless of the time, you should feel confident in understanding
If you’ve just been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and are trying to learn more like what is chronic kidney disease and stages of kidney disease, this post is for you. CKD is a condition that occurs when your kidneys become damaged and do not work as well as they should to filter the
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Anemia is a condition where the body does not have enough healthy red blood cell. Red blood cells provide oxygen to body tissues. There are different types of anemia. Some include related to vitamin B12 deficiency, iron deficiency or even anemia of chronic disease (like anemia and kidney disease). Healthy red blood cells last between
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