Heavy Metal Toxicity and Kidney Disease
Invisible, odourless, and virtually undetectable to us, heavy metals are increasingly being recognised for their damaging effects on our health. Some people are surprised to …
Berries… Super food for the Kidneys
I know people with kidney disease are frequently bombarded with all the foods they should avoid so today I wanted to flip the table 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 …
What Is All The Fuss About BioPerine?
Chances are you have black pepper somewhere in your home. While this common cooking ingredient can certainly spice up a meal, it also contains something …
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 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). …
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 …
All Things Cardiovascular Disease and The Link To Renal Function
Did you know that people with kidney disease are more likely to die of cardiovascular disease than they are of kidney disease? Makes it pretty …