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Tips for Keeping a Healthy Potassium Level
Potassium is an important mineral to the body. We need enough potassium to keep our muscles and nerves working properly. However, too much potassium in the body can cause the heart to beat irregularly or stop beating at all. When you have kidney disease, your kidneys are not able to remove potassium from your blood […]
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Vitamin D Basics
There has been much ado in the media in recent years on the benefits of both a diet high in vitamin D or supplements. Is it good" Is it bad? Does it work? Vitamin D’s most recognized role in the body is for bone health. It has been shown to help to increase absorption of calcium, […]
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Food Facts Friday: Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has been used topically for many years. Recently there has been interest in drinking aloe vera. Products such as aloe juice and aloe water have been popping up on store shelves. These products have claims of improved digestion, weight loss, lowering blood glucose, improved skin, and a boost in immune function. Despite health […]
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Comparing Kidney Diets: Peritoneal Dialysis vs. Hemodialysis
In any situation, there are pros and cons when deciding between two options. Making the decision for which form of dialysis to treat end stage renal disease (ESRD) is no exception. Knowing the difference between kidney diets and the guidelines for peritoneal dialysis (PD) and those for in-center hemodialysis (HD) may be helpful in making your […]
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Managing Cholesterol after Kidney Transplant
Kidney transplant is not a cure for kidney failure. It is kidney replacement therapy, also known as renal replacement therapy. There may be changes to blood cholesterol and fats after a kidney transplant. Transplant Considerations When a person receives a kidney transplant there are many things to consider, including nutrition care. A patient’s nutritional status […]
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Anemia and Chronic Kidney Disease
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those on dialysis are at risk for anemia. Chronic anemia reduces overall quality of life. It also increases risk of hospitalization and death. Symptoms of Anemia Some of the symptoms of anemia that a person may experience include: Anemia Development The kidneys produce about 90% of all erythropoietin […]
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Basic Nutrition for Kidney Patients
Eating healthy is the first step in taking control of your wellbeing. But it can be very confusing at times to know what to do, especially with so many terms. So let’s focus on basic nutrition and see if we can break it down a little. When talking about basic nutrition, the following terms are […]
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Zinc Deficiency and Dialysis: Causes and Signs
Zinc is a mineral with several important roles in the human body. It aids in immunity, wound healing, protein synthesis, and helps maintain sense of taste and smell. Zinc deficiency is common among dialysis patients. It is estimated to affect 40 to 78% of dialysis patients. Causes of Zinc Deficiency One may become zinc deficient several […]
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Energy Drinks and the Kidney Diet
Kidney patients looking for an energy boost may wonder if including energy drinks in their kidney diet is acceptable. Read on to learn important considerations. Energy Drinks An energy drink is a beverage containing an ingredient which provides a stimulant, such as caffeine. Most often, this stimulant is marketed as providing a boost of energy. While […]
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Spicing up Fall Foods with Healthy Spices
Fall has arrived, which means enjoying cooler weather, holidays, and comfort foods. If you’re looking for a unique way to experience these fall favorites, consider adding new spices to some of your favorite dishes, or experiment with new dishes. What’s so Special about Spices? Spices are made from seeds, fruits, roots, flowers, bark, or other plant […]
