Soda, Pop, Coke, Cola… Whatever you call it, it has a big impact on your health. Drinking soda can cause you to gain weight, retain fluid, and put you at risk for major health problems. Obesity, diabetes, and many other major health problems are associated with drinking soda regularly. Your kidneys are especially affected by […]
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How Processed Foods Affect Chronic Kidney Disease
What are processed foods doing to your chronic kidney disease?
Definition of ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease)
End stage renal disease is effectively the last stage of chronic kidney disease. It is renal failure. Kidney disease is marked in five stages. In the earlier two stages, kidney disease is typically only diagnosed via regular checkups and blood work. In the later stages, kidney disease becomes more apparent through symptoms and discomfort. The […]
Chronic Kidney Disease and Protein
There are many parts of living with chronic illness that can be confusing. Navigating what you can and cannot eat, for example, can be a big challenge to overcome when trying to understand your life with chronic kidney disease. Some restrictions are discussed more than others, and some only apply during particular stages of illness. […]
Commonly Asked Questions about Dialysis
Dialysis is one of the two options for people who have reached end stage renal disease. Once your kidneys have lost enough function, patients need either dialysis or transplant to replace their failed kidneys. You cannot live with completely failed kidneys, which is why either dialysis or transplant is required. What is dialysis? Dialysis is […]
The Chronic Illness Connection
It is common for people living with chronic health conditions to be living with multiple health issues. As an example, a person living with kidney disease is more likely to also have diabetes or high blood pressure. This is because so many chronic health conditions are connected. The Chronic Illness Connection To best explain the […]
Avoiding End Stage Renal Disease
End stage renal disease is the final stages of chronic kidney disease. At this stage, in order to continue living and functioning, transplant or dialysis is required. No one wants to reach this stage and hear the words that their kidneys have finally failed. It is a life threatening and uncomfortable condition to live with, […]
Understanding the Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease is a health issue that affects more than three million people each year in the United States alone. Despite the prevalence of this disease, not many people know much about it. This lack of understanding can make actually living with renal disease even more difficult than it needs to be. Understanding is […]
Risk Factors for Renal Disease
Although pretty much anyone can be affected by renal disease, there are risk factors that make it more likely whether or not someone will have chronic kidney disease. These risk factors range from genetics to socio-economic factors. Age Age is a risk factor for most chronic health conditions. The older you get, the more likely […]
Is Protein Good or Bad For Chronic Kidney Disease
There are a lot of potentially confusing rules and details for dieting with a chronic health condition. The more you read and research, the more you seem to find conflicting information. One example of this is questions about protein and chronic kidney disease. Are you supposed to worry about eating enough or too much protein […]
Common Questions about ESRD
ESRD, or end stage renal disease, can be a scary thought for many people. However, understanding is often the key to getting over your fear. Knowing the facts about end stage renal disease may help you come to terms with your condition, as well as be less afraid. What is end stage renal disease? End […]
Superfoods for Renal Disease
In the world of dieting to treat or maintain chronic illness, what you eat makes a big impact on your overall health and well being. Sure, there are plenty of foods that you shouldn’t eat and like any chronic illness, renal disease comes with a long list of restrictions. There are also foods that you […]
