Editor’s note: Dr. Jenna Henderson is back, sharing her knowledge about eGFR values and their significance in kidney disease. It’s a decision every kidney patient dreads, but for many of us despite our best efforts, we may need to go on dialysis. It’s a decision no one wants to make, but sometimes it’s necessary and we’re grateful […]
Editor’s note: A new study about the relationship between Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and musculoskeletal pain. Advice about controlling the levels of uric acid, phosphorus and calcium is provided. Did you know you can drastically slow down your progression of kidney disease by lowering your uric acid level? What exactly is Uric Acid? Uric acid is […]
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Editor’s note: The open access article with our most recent clinical trial results has been published online. In addition, since kidney transplant is a part of the kidney disease experience, we felt compelled to share with our readers a wonderful story about the wonders of the National Kidney Registry, published on November 18, 2013 in […]
Editor’s note: Are all bacteria with the same name alike? Not at all. Dr. Henderson explains the importance of specific strains of bacteria for therapeutic efficacy, answering some of the frequent questions patients bring up in her practice as a naturopathic physician. It’s been a few years now that I’ve been recommending Renadyl™ to kidney […]
Not many people know that Vitamin B3 can benefit kidney health. However, past and present studies have shown that adding Vitamin B3 to your diet may be an all-natural way to help improve kidney health. What Is Vitamin B3? Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, niacinamide, and nicotinic acid, is one of 8 B Vitamins […]
