The BAD Effects of Energy Drinks on Kidneys Energy drinks are extremely popular. It’s understandable. Most people are tired, and the consumption of energy drinks is an easy pick me up. They come packed with caffeine and vitamins and herbs that do provide a boost of energy. However, they also come with some dangerous health […]
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RDHQ Podcast 111: What Are Symptoms of CKD For Kidney Patients – Renal Diet HQ1
Hey, everybody! It’s Mathea Ford, with Renal Diet HQ. Happy Veterans Day! I wanted to thank you all for your service, to my fellow veterans. I think it’s just a great day to kind of reflect on all the ways that service to our country is a good thing, and I wanted to go live […]
RDHQ Podcast 92: How Chronic Kidney Disease has Changed my Life {My Story}
http://media.blubrry.com/renaldiethq/traffic.libsyn.com/renaldiethq/How_Chronic_Kidney_Disease_has_changed_my_life_My_Story.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Stitcher 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 […]
RDHQ Podcast 91: What if it works? My thoughts on your future.
http://media.blubrry.com/renaldiethq/traffic.libsyn.com/renaldiethq/What_if_it_works_My_thoughts_on_your_future.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Stitcher 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 […]
RDHQ Podcast 90: Why You Should Always Read Your Labs Before You Go To Your Doctor
http://media.blubrry.com/renaldiethq/traffic.libsyn.com/renaldiethq/Why_You_Should_Always_Read_Your_Labs_Before_You_See_Your_Doctor.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | StitcherHi 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 […]
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?
Many 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 that 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. Some people choose to follow diet plans and exercise regimes […]
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 […]
