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 …
Natural Interventions For Heart Disease
The heart and the kidneys work very closely together, which means that if there is a problem in one organ, it can end up causing …
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 …
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 …
What does your gut health have to do with your kidneys?
If you’ve ever seen a naturopath, you probably noticed that we’re a bit obsessed with gut health. Over 2000 years ago Hippocrates, the father of …
Fo Ti – a Herb to Support The Kidneys & Klotho Production
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has given us a number of amazing herbs to use in the treatment of kidney disease and Fo-ti is no different. …
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 …
Can N-acetyl Cysteine Prevent Kidney Damage?
Kidney cells are particularly vulnerable to damage which may come from things in the environment, or from within our own body. So today I thought …
The Role Of Vitamin D In Kidney Disease
Vitamin D deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world and is particularly common in people with kidney disease. Add to that the …
Co Enzyme Q10 – Natures Spark Plug
CoQ10 is often referred to as ‘nature’s spark plug’ because every cell of your body needs it to make energy. It also happens to be …