Phosphorus & Kidney Disease… Everything You Need To Know
As kidney disease progresses, the ability of the body to keep phosphorus levels within a healthy range also diminishes. High phosphorus levels increase the risk …
The low down on Potassium – do you really need to avoid it if you have CKD?
Today I want to talk about one of my pet peeves when it comes to dietary advice for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and …
Can Fasting Cure Polycystic Kidney Disease?
New research is emerging about some potential new therapies for managing or even reversing polycystic kidney disease that are safe and easy to implement. Interested? …
Cholesterol & Why Size Matters!
Cholesterol has a bad reputation due to it mostly being known for its role in heart disease, but cholesterol is actually vital to our health …
Cordyceps Sinensis & Kidney Function
Cordyceps sinensis (also called Caterpillar fungus) has been recorded officially as a herbal drug in the Chinese pharmacopoeia and is one of the most famous …
The Role of Melatonin in Kidney Health
The latest science is telling us that melatonin’s therapeutic reach may extend way beyond sleep and it’s almost getting easier to ask: what chronic diseases …
The Ins & Outs of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is one of the most common genetic disorders and is one of the leading causes of end stage renal disease (ESRD). …
Everything You Need To Know About Tienchi Ginseng
For thousands of years, health practitioners in China have relied on Tienchi ginseng to treat and support recovery from a wide range of health conditions. …
Astragalus and its Role in Chronic Kidney Disease
Astragalus membranaceus (also called Huang Qi or milk vetch) is a plant native to Asia and is considered to be one of the most important …
What Is IgA Nephropathy & How Can We Treat It?
IgA nephropathy, an autoimmune condition also known as Berger’s disease, is the most common primary glomerulonephritis in the world and can result in progression to …