Jefferey David Hartford interviews Dr. Jenna Henderson on his YouTube channel C.O.A.C.H.’s Corner- jhart Fitness. Listen in to learn about Dr. Jenna’s personal journey on how she proactively handles her kidney health issues, and she’s helping others with kidney issues as a naturopathic doctor. Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHHafua4r5Q
Childhood Kidney Disease: A Comprehensive Approach Holds Promise
By Dr. Jenna Henderson One of the greatest challenges in clinical practice is treating resistant nephrotic syndrome in children. Protein in the urine is the defining feature of kidney inflammation and is often apparent clinically as visibly foamy urine. Nephrotic syndrome at any age tends to present with edema, fatigue, hypercholesterolemia, and mildly elevated blood […]
Moving to Home Hemodialysis
Article published in The Hope, March 2020 The views expressed in this article are not The Hopes or its sponsor Kibow® Biotech, they are those of the author. This article is not intended to be viewed as medical advice. Please check with your health care provider before starting to take any herbal supplements. My nephrologist […]
Cardiac Health and the Kidneys
Cardiovascular health and renal health go hand in hand with considerable overlap of confounding conditions including advancing age, hypertension, obesity and uncontrolled blood sugar. It has long been recognized that the number one cause of mortality in renal patients is not renal failure but secondary heart disease.1 Among patients with CHF estimates of renal disease […]
Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
One of the greatest challenges in practice is treating resistant nephrotic syndrome in children. Nephrotic syndrome, which features protein wasting from the kidneys, will present at any age with edema, fatigue, hypercholesterolemia, and mildly elevated blood pressure. Over time there’s a high risk of permanent kidney damage, bone degeneration, cardiovascular disease, and muscle wasting. However, […]
Inflammation and the Kidneys
Inflammatory conditions of the kidneys can present many challenges whether part of a systemic condition like lupus or a condition specific to the kidney such as IgA nephropathy or Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). These conditions are often resistant to treatment and require long term strategies and lifestyle changes to manage. While many patients will quickly […]
Proton Pump Inhibitors Associated With Chronic Kidney Disease
based on a study by Lazarus B, Chen Y, Wilson F, et al. Proton pump inhibitor use and the risk of chronic kidney disease. JAMA Intern Med. 2016;176(2):238-246. Published in Natural Health Journal Widely prescribed medications for stomach upset are not risk-free The use of proton pump inhibitors was once thought to be relatively harmless, […]
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 […]
Understanding Renal Anemia
The anemia kidney patients experience is often complex and may have more than one cause. Fortunately, there are ways to address anemia. Understanding the causes and treatment options available can help kidney patients return to normal. Click here for the full article: Understanding Renal Anemia
Kidney Transplantation is not a Cure
Many years ago, when I first registered for a kidney transplant, a nurse told me: “Transplantation does not cure kidney disease.” This struck me as odd. Having a new, healthy kidney filtering my blood sure seemed like a cure. What exactly did this nurse mean? Even if we do receive a healthy, new kidney, the […]