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Rehmannia and renal disease, diabetes, stem cells, kidney health

Rehmannia… Angiotensin II, Diabetes, Stem Cells & More!

Rehmannia is capable of slowing down or halting the progression of kidney disease when used in the early stages of renal failure. This herb targets the kidneys directly, so it is considered very useful, especially for improving the strength of the still working aspects of the kidney. Let’s have a look at the actions of …

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Everything You Need to Know About Gout

Gout is often considered solely as a form of inflammatory arthritis, but it truly is a systemic disease that comes along with significant comorbidities. Treatment of gout isn’t just about relieving pain, it also reduces the risk of kidney damage, high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. Read on for everything you need to know …

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Kidney Safe Recipe – Zoodles with Mushrooms and Pine Nuts

Food really is the cornerstone to good health. Without good nutrition we can’t expect our body to function optimally or to heal ourselves from disease. As the father of medicine, Hippocrates, once said, ‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.’ However, for people with kidney disease, knowing what to eat and what …

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Dan Shen… The Most Amazing Kidney Herb?

I don’t think we can discuss beneficial herbs for kidney disease without mentioning Dan Shen. Its unique benefits mean it’s well placed for use in kidney disease regardless of the cause with a particular affinity for the heart and blood vessels. Read on to find out more about one of our favourite herbs! Introducing Dan …

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ALPHA LIPOIC ACID IN CKD

Alpha Lipoic Acid – A Star Nutrient in CKD!

Today I wanted to introduce you to Alpha lipoic acid which is one of the key nutrients offering some of the biggest breakthroughs in the treatment of kidney disease. What is Alpha Lipoic Acid? Alpha lipoic acid is a very unique vitamin like antioxidant. It’s the only antioxidant that is fat soluble and water soluble …

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Schisandra berries for CKD

Schisandra Chinensis – Helping Everything from Diabetes to IgA Nephropathy

Schisandra chinensis is a herb that has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine. And for good reason. This herb might just do it all! Schisandra has long been used in the traditional medicines of China and Russia for a wide variety of ailments, including respiratory disease, asthma, insomnia, kidney problems and …

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Common Causes Of Chronic Kidney Disease

Do you know the cause of your kidney disease? If you don’t (and even if you do!) please read on. I’m a firm believer that in order to heal yourself and treat any disease, you FIRST need to understand it. If you don’t understand it, how will you know what you need to do to …

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The Importance Of An Alkaline Diet for Kidney Disease

When you have kidney disease, maintaining an optimal pH balance is one of the most important things you can do to improve your kidney health, so today I want to talk about what this means and dispel a common misconception about the best supplements to use to help alkalise the body. The Acid: Alkaline Balance …

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