The Diabetes And Kidney Disease Connection
Two (unfortunately) quite common conditions, but two that are preventable through good lifestyle habits. However, one is more easily reversible, while the other more commonly leads to permanent damage that is not. The connection here is that diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure, accounting for nearly 44% of new cases. Even when diabetes […]
What the Foot?!
Struggling with foot pain? A common cause of foot pain is due to what is known as plantar fasciitis. But don’t worry! It’s very common and I have a simple routine that will help alleviate your foot pain. If you’re wondering why you’re feeling pain, it’s most likely due to tight muscles, over-use, being overweight, […]
The Best Kidney Defense Is Protection
Not monitoring yourself, only to one day find out you have kidney disease, and then trying to minimize the damage is not a good approach. It is important to look after the kidneys and get regular check-ups done, particularly if you are at risk of kidney diseases. That way, if there are any early signs of […]
Low Testosterone?
Medically known as hypogonadism, low testosterone in males is becoming more prevalent in primary care due to a number of reasons. Testosterone treatment over the past decade is thought to have tripled in the United States . Patients become concerned after being exposed to direct-consumer advertising as seen/heard on television, or on the radio. The […]
Take Action Now–Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention
Stop right there…can you feel it? Well actually, you might not. Most people with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) do not begin having symptoms until late into the disease process. As a matter of fact, most of the 37 million people estimated to have CKD are unaware that they have it…including nearly half of the people with severe kidney disease (Centers of […]
Sick Days and Medications
It is Chronic kidney disease month, and we need to shed light on how the medications in your kitchen cabinet and how they can impact kidney health. My recommendation is first and foremost know your numbers. Kidney function is monitored by medical professionals in a few different lab tests having an annual lab review and […]
Critical Basic Functions Of The Kidneys
You may not think about them much, but your kidneys are like workhorses in your body. They perform several important functions in the body to help keep it up and running. Sadly though, almost a third of the adults in the United States are at risk of developing kidney diseases. People who have been taking […]
