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 […]
Uremia and Inflammation
Article published in The Townsend Letter, June 2020 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. It has long been known […]
Kidney Skin Detox
Patients with chronic kidney disease are looking for a way to boost kidney function, and those with late-stage kidney disease hope to stave off the need for dialysis or a transplant. Even healthy individuals who wish to improve their kidneys look to herbal diuretics sold as detox products, to temporarily boost kidney output. Although various […]
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, […]