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 […]
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 […]
The Silver Lining of Dialysis
Every patient has their own experience with dialysis and for most of us we go through a lot of different emotions. But rather than filling up the time with distractions, we can actually take a moment for introspection and discover what’s really important to us in life.” Dialysis is a fact of life for many patients […]
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 […]