You get the call, your eGFR is low. Now what? What is eGFR in a blood test? What does it mean for your health and what can you do about it? Does a low eGFR mean that you have kidney disease or is something else going on? Let’s look at what this test is, what […]
Pre Dialysis
RDHQ Podcast 109: 3 Ways Inflammation Is Affecting Your Kidneys (Maybe You Don’t Even Know It’s Happening!)
Hello! Hey, it’s Mathea Ford with Renal Diet HQ. Today, I want to talk about three ways that inflammation is affecting your kidneys and you might not even know it. So, I hope you’re having a great day. A great Tuesday it is and I hope you’ve all been well and I’m sorry that I […]
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 […]
Diet Restrictions through the Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease typically means a lot of lifestyle changes. Your diet especially will need a complete overhaul to make sure that you are maintaining the healthiest diet for your condition. This is because diet is one of the most important factors in treating chronic kidney disease. Dietary restrictions are often some of the most […]
When to Treat Kidney Disease
So, you have been diagnosed with kidney disease…now what? Treatment should begin right away to reduce symptoms and assist with slowing the progression of kidney function decline. The ways in which your kidney disease is treated will depend on the stage of the disease and your current kidney health. Can Chronic Kidney Disease Be Treated? […]
When is Kidney Disease Diagnosed?
Diagnosing kidney disease should be done as early as possible to slow the progression of kidney damage and increase your life expectancy. Early detection can also help reduce the risk of related medical conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, or stroke. How to Diagnose Kidney Disease It is important that you know the […]
Can You Have Canned Tuna on a Renal Diet?
Many people enjoy a can of tuna as a high-protein lunch or snack option. It’s easy to prepare, since you just open the can and toss the fish between a couple slices of bread for a tasty sandwich or on top of a bed of lettuce for a salad. However, is canned tuna safe for […]
Pre-Dialysis Diet – Tips For Eating On The Go
On A Pre-Dialysis Diet, You May Need To Eat On The Go What does that mean, eat on the go? A pre-dialysis diet requires that you follow certain restrictions and limit your intake of certain types of foods. Namely salty foods and foods high in protein. That will pose a challenge to you as you […]
Choosing a Pre-Dialysis Diet Plan
Why Do I Need a Pre-Dialysis Diet Plan? A kidney is an essential organ in our body which serves vital life sustaining functions. When our kidneys become impaired due to diseases they are unable to remove waste from our body. Then the procedure of dialysis helps to remove waste from our blood as an alternative […]
Diagnosis and Prognosis for Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease can be a confusing and difficult diagnosis to process. If you were recently diagnosed, you may be feeling unsure about what your diagnosis means or what you should do now. Here is some basic information to help you begin your journey: Diagnosis How is Chronic Kidney Disease diagnosed? Chronic kidney disease is […]
What You Can Do To Help Your Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney disease affects over 660,000 people in the United States, making it one of the most common illnesses among Americans. The symptoms of kidney disease itself are often not the worst of it, though. It is the link between other common metabolic disorders such as diabetes and heart disease that make it even more dangerous. […]
Lesser Known Facts about Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease is a mystery to many people. Unless you or someone very close to you have been diagnosed, it is unlikely that you know a whole lot about this chronic disease. A few people know the basics, that chronic kidney disease (also called renal disease) is the graduated failing of the kidneys. The […]
