If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, you are not alone. It is estimated that 5% of the adult population worldwide suffer from depression. Recent studies have shown that people with CKD have rates of depression up to 3 times higher than those in the general population so this is not something …
Sleep. Most of us wish we had more of it. Yet it’s still. So. Elusive. And while yawning and feeling tired all the time can be a bummer, a lack of zzz’s can actually have a big impact on your health. Experts say you should aim to get between seven and eight hours of shut-eye …
Vitamin C is one of the most talked-about vitamins. The nutrient gets special buzz for its immune-boosting potential but plugging vitamin C’s ability to shorten the common cold only scratches the surface of its role in the body. Wondering why we recommend vitamin C as part of our Kidney Disease Solution Program? Read on to …
Omega-3 fatty acids are incredibly important and have numerous documented health benefits, they’re key to the structure of every cell wall you have and help your heart, lungs, blood vessels, brain and immune system work the way they should. But are they beneficial in kidney disease? Read on to find out. Omega-3s: What They Are …
Bupleurum falcatum, commonly known as just Bupleurum, is a woody shrub native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Medicinally it is the root of the plant that is used in many Japanese and Chinese Herbal Medicine decoctions and formulas. Bupleurum is specific for those with immune or inflammatory causes of impaired kidney function. Clinical studies …
Today I wanted to introduce you to a really simple technique designed to help to hydrate your body quickly and easily that also takes some of the load off your kidneys and helps them function at an increased level. But before we get to that let’s first take a look at what role water actually …
Now, I don’t think I’m telling you anything new when I say that when it comes to our health, the food we put in our body can be harmful or helpful. The good news is that eating well and choosing foods that are going to add to your health and not take away from it …
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 that can be beneficial to your health and that something is Piperine. Piperine, an alkaloid which occurs in the largest quantities in the outer layer of the grain, is responsible …
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 …
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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