7 Tips to Manage Potassium
Potassium is an essential nutrient that plays an important role in regulating the function of our muscles and nerves. It is a mineral that is…
Continue Reading »Transitioning From In-Center Dialysis to Home
Starting on Dialysis Having stage 5 kidney failure or end stage kidney disease (ESKD) and starting on dialysis can be over-whelming. For many people, starting…
Continue Reading »Tips for Preventing Constipation
The other day when the dialysis health care team met with a peritoneal dialysis (PD) patient for their monthly doctor visit, the nephrologist asked the…
Continue Reading »Tips for Making Lasting Changes in the New Year
Finally, it’s 2021! The new year is upon us. For many, a new year can mean new beginnings and changes. Now is a good time…
Continue Reading »Tips for a Kidney-Friendly Holiday Season
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, or another holiday, the holidays are always a special time of year. The holidays are a time of family…
Continue Reading »Food Facts Friday: Pomegranates
The holiday season is upon us with the final leaves falling down and the snow starting to fall. The wintery wonderland of the holidays with…
Continue Reading »Food Facts Friday: Coffee Creamers
Is there anything better than a nice cup of coffee in the morning to start your day? There are so many ways to flavor your…
Continue Reading »Gift Ideas for Patients on Dialysis
Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful and isolating experience for many people. Dialysis patients, who already face many obstacles, may be…
Continue Reading »Holiday Fluid Management (Part Two)
In Holiday Fluid Management: Part One we discussed target weight (TW) and interdialytic weight gains (IDWG). In part two, we will discuss ultrafiltration rate (UFR)…
Continue Reading »Food Facts Friday: Kale
Kale, a leafy vegetable with a vibrant color, is packed with nutrition and has gained a reputation as a superfood. This vegetable is also part…
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