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Treating Constipation with Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is another way to help clean the toxins in your blood when your kidneys no longer work. The peritoneum cavity is the space within the abdomen that contains the stomach, intestines and liver.) It is the part that does the filtering of toxins. This type of dialysis allows you to, after training, […]
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Frequently Asked Questions About Home Dialysis
There may be some of the questions you find yourself asking when you look into home dialysis treatment options. See more of the FAQs concerning home dialysis
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Vacation on Dialysis
There are various ways to enjoy a vacation. By planning ahead and working with your healthcare team you can have a great vacation and get your dialysis treatments.
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New Year’s Day Recipes for Kidney Diets
New Year’s Day is much more than the first day of the New Year. It is a day of celebration! A day to reflect on the year that was. It is a time to gather with friends and family. It is a time to think about our New Year’s resolutions and our dreams for the New […]
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Cultural Challenges for Patients and Dietitians
Imagine meeting with your dietitian and finding out they know little about your ethnicity and cultural food habits. This is the challenge faced by many who have moved to the United States from different countries. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is currently working diligently on increasing the number of registered dietitians from minority […]
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The Effects of Missed Dialysis Treatments
The holidays are a busy time of year. Your calendar may be full with gatherings, festivities, social events and more. In the rush of the holiday season, you may wonder if missing dialysis treatments is really that harmful. The truth is that missing dialysis treatments can have a negative impact on your nutrition and lifestyle. […]
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Today’s Kidney Diet Easy Quick-Fix Recipes
We all have occasions when a quick meal or snack is needed. Perhaps it’s a lack of time, or not enough energy to make a meal. A collection of quick, easy to make kidney-friendly recipes may help you decide what to eat. The latest Today’s Kidney Diet: Easy Quick-Fix Recipes cookbook includes grab-and-go recipes like […]
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Peritoneal Dialysis: 5 Tips to Increase Potassium
Potassium is a mineral that has an important role in our body. It helps to keep muscles and nerves working properly. One major muscle in the body is the heart. When potassium levels run too high or too low it can affect the way the heart beats. Keeping your potassium at a healthy level is […]
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Ring in the New Year with Good Luck Foods
Many people see the new year as a time for renewal and a chance to reach new goals. For centuries, certain foods have been celebrated as symbols of good luck. Ring in your new year by eating some of these good luck foods. As a DaVita dietitian, I often discuss ways to incorporate different foods […]
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Staying on a Budget With Canned Foods
Canned foods are one of the best ways to purchase food items for your home: they are inexpensive, convenient and easy to store. Read on to learn about how to keep grocery costs down and maintain a kidney-friendly diet with canned foods. Save More with Sales Supermarkets often have sales on canned goods, which is […]
