Hi there! This is Mathea Ford, the creator of Understanding Your Kidney Test Results course and today I want to tell you a little bit about me. If you have been with me for a while you may know some of this stuff but I’m a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and I’m licensed in the state of […]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
RDHQ Podcast 91: What if it works? My thoughts on your future.
Hi! This is Mathea Ford, the creator of the Understanding Your Kidney Test Results course and today I want to talk about some of the things you might be struggling with my thoughts are I hear from a lot of people that they’re overwhelmed about being having chronic kidney disease […]
RDHQ Podcast 90: Why You Should Always Read Your Labs Before You Go To Your Doctor
Hi there! This is Mathea Ford, the creator of the Understanding Your Kidney Test Results course and today I want to talk to you about something that is really important to me. I want to talk about something that I suddenly realized was happening when I with… to a lot of people with kidney disease. […]
Why is a Renal Diet Low in Protein?
It’s no mystery that our bodies must have protein to function properly. Without this nutrient, you would have a very hard time healing from an injury or fighting infections. While the average person needs 40-65 grams of protein each day, many renal diets given to chronic kidney disease patients limit protein to much lower amounts. […]
Can you Have Orange Juice on a Renal Diet?
2Many people like to enjoy a fresh glass of orange juice with breakfast. Its citrusy nature can be the wake up call some need to start their day. However, can you still enjoy your morning OJ once you’ve been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and given a renal diet to follow? Let’s find out! Orange […]
What is Kidney Disease Stage 3?
If you have been a CKD patient for a while, you may be wondering, just what is kidney disease stage 3? If you reach this portion of the medical condition, you are said to have moderate kidney damage. Because different patients may have different degrees of kidney function, CKD has been segregated into 5 stages. […]
Can You Have Milk on a Renal Diet?
We all know that milk is a very important part of a healthy diet for most people. It keeps the calcium and protein levels balanced in the body, and it also provides us with many other necessary nutrients. However, if you have chronic kidney disease, can you still enjoy dairy products as much as you […]
Renal Diet for Weight Loss Tips & Info
If you are overweight when you are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, your doctor will likely recommend hat you lose some weight. Weighing more than you should is never a healthy thing – and it can be downright dangerous when your kidneys are always struggling. Why is Losing Weight Important for Kidney Disease Patients? First, […]
How is Kidney Disease Diagnosed?
Have you ever wondered exactly how kidney disease is diagnosed? Maybe you have begun having symptoms or know a loved one that is experiencing them. Note that it’s very common to experience zero symptoms of kidney disease until it has become well advanced. With one in three Americans at risk for kidney disease (source), however, […]
What Treatment Options Are There For Stage 1 and Stage 2 Kidney Disease?
Unfortunately, there is no cure for chronic kidney disease at this time. However, if you have been diagnosed with CKD, you do have some options for treatment. Treating the condition early on, in stages 1 or 2, can help to reduce your symptoms as well as slow the progression of kidney failure. Do You Have […]
What Foods Should I Avoid On A Renal Diet?
What you eat on a daily basis can have a large effect on your chronic kidney disease. A good renal diet can help to strengthen kidney function and delay your progress to total kidney failure. It is important that you understand what a healthy renal diet consists of – as well as what foods should […]
Common Questions about CKD
Chronic kidney disease is a serious medical condition. With proper diet, planning and treatments, however, it can be managed effectively. Still, it’s normal to have questions about CKD, since you would want to know the ins and outs of the diagnosis. The following are some of the most common questions that patients ask their doctors […]
