Article published in The Townsend Letter, June 2021 The views expressed in this article are not The Townsend Letter’s, 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. A high level of uric […]
The Benefits of Green Tea for Kidney Transplant Patients
Article published in The Hope, January 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. After transplant […]
Myth Busting Common Misconceptions of Kidney Disease
Article published in The Townsend Letter June 2018 The kidneys may well be the most misunderstood of all the major organs. Patients often fail to grasp the seriousness of their condition and, without a proper understanding, cannot take appropriate steps to ameliorate their condition. Part of the reason for this is the very nature of […]
Inflammation and the Kidneys
Inflammatory conditions of the kidneys can present many challenges, whether part of a systemic condition such as 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 […]
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 […]
Dietary Fats for Kidney Health
The kidneys are one of the fattiest tissues in the body. Only the brain is more concentrated in fat than the kidneys. One of the most important ways to live a kidney-friendly lifestyle is to supply the body with good fats. The right kind of fats can protect the kidney from damage and decrease the […]
A High-Protein Diet While On Dialysis
Is a High-protein Diet Right for You? Managing dietary protein is important for patients with chronic kidney disease. Knowing when and how to switch from a low-protein diet to a high-protein-diet is often misunderstood by new patients and healthcare practitioners alike. Many patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) adopt a diet of moderate to low […]