For most dialysis patients, a fistula only lasts around 5 years. Fistulas can burst, collapse or become clotted. Then a new access site is created in the other forearm. That one lasts a few years and then one is placed in the upper arm on one side, then on the other side. Eventually, a fistula […]
Interview with Dr. Rich Snyder, author of What You Must Know about Dialysis: The Secrets to Surviving and Thriving on Dialysis
1. Many patients see dialysis as the end of their lives, what makes you feel so optimistic? Dialysis is the beginning of another journey, albeit a necessary one. It is not the end of one’s life. Yes, there are adjustments, there is a lot to learn, but I have seen people not only survive but […]
Dietary Considerations in CKD
Dietary Considerations in Chronic Kidney Disease A low-protein diet is beneficial with chronic kidney disease, but research suggests there are many reasons a vegan, high-soy diet may be problematic to renal patients. A low-protein diet is beneficial with chronic kidney disease, but research suggests there are many reasons a vegan, high-soy diet may be problematic […]
Natural Approaches to Adult Nephrotic Syndrome
ND News & Review ND News and Reviews: Natural Approaches to Adult Nephrotic Syndrome Several autoimmune diseases of the kidney are classified as idiopathic. These conditions can be difficult to treat and often lead to renal failure. Allopathic medicine has had limited success with these types of nephritis and at best can slow the progression […]
Danbury Newstimes Profiles Dr. Henderson
Kidney Disease Led to Naturopathic Career Danbury Newstimes: Robert Storace, Contributing writer Jenna Henderson has found her calling. Diagnosed at 22 with kidney disease, Henderson, now 41, helps others manage their prognosis with kidney problems. A naturopathic physician since 2009, she has her own business in the Hat City, and makes time for numerous […]
Review – Naturopathic Considerations in Kidney Disease
Appropriate Treatment for Every Stage of Kidney Disease ~Jenna Henderson, ND REVIEW – Naturopathic Considerations in Kidney Disease Natural Medicine Journal Convention Report 2011: Jenna Henderson, ND, gave a lecture on naturopathic considerations in kidney disease. It was a clinically relevant distillation of naturopathic treatment of kidney disease, providing invaluable information on the dos and […]
My 20 Year Journey with PKD in the Dialysis World
Review: My Twenty Year Journey with PKD in The Dialysis World [by Gloria Ann Jeff-Moore] Gloria Ann Jeff-Moore is the friend I wish I had when beginning dialysis. Kidney disease and dialysis are frightening experiences. Patients are confronted with jargon and medical terms that are difficult to understand, and it is easy to panic with the […]
Natural Medicine and Kidney Disease
Naturopathic Newsletters from Dr. Jared Hanson N.D., L.Ac. Natural Medicine and Kidney Disease: An Interview with Dr. Jenna Henderson Dr. Henderson is interviewed by New York City naturopathic doctor, Jared Hanson. Q: This is the first of what I hope will be many in a series of interviews with experts in natural or alternative medicine. […]
Interview with Mercedes Hawkins – Author
This post is transcribed from my interview with Mercedes Hawkins: Author of “How I Avoided Dialysis and You Can Too!” Holistic Kidney does not advocate discontinuing all treatment with mainstream doctors. Dr. Henderson does advocate patient education and making informed choices about all options available. Treatment with Dr. Henderson usually involves taking natural substances as an adjunct […]
Blood Pressure and Kidney Health
Over the past several years I’ve given many public talks on hypertension. In the beginning of each lecture I ask the audience, “What organ of the body is responsible for controlling the blood pressure?” The audience usually guesses the heart, the adrenal glands or the brain, and only very rarely will someone pick the right […]