How to Safely Manage Dialysis During the Holidays: A Patient’s Guide
Holidays and celebrations are a time for joy, family, and travel. But if you’re on dialysis, they can also be stressful. Missing sessions or forgetting supplies can impact your health. This guide shows you exactly how to plan from scheduling treatments to packing supplies so you can enjoy the holidays without compromising your kidney care. […]
Approaching Plant-Based Eating for Kidney Health
Plant-based eating has become increasingly common in recent years, and it’s especially meaningful in kidney care. ANC’s PA and dietitian, Ella Harpole, breaks down the appeal from both personal experience and what she sees in her patients. In this week’s blog. Keep reading to learn how shifting meals toward plants can lower stress on the […]
Understanding the Basics of the RAS System
As Blood Pressure Awareness Month continues, we thought it important to educate on one of the body’s key players in regulating blood pressure and supporting kidney health. The Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS) is often referred to as the “brain of the kidney” when it comes to balancing blood pressure, sodium, and fluid levels in your body. […]
Your Guide to Different Types of Kidney Disease
Did you know that each year, millions of people battle kidney disease? The National Kidney Foundation estimates that roughly 10% of the global population is affected by CKD in some capacity. In forwarding the dialogue around kidney health education, we collaborated with ANC’s Dr. Alec Otteman to break down different types of kidney disease and […]
Breaking Down In-Center Dialysis vs. At-Home Options
The second installment of our “Demystifying Dialysis” initiative shares the key differences between home hemolysis and peritoneal dialysis. This week Dr. Ali takes us through the pros and cons of each along with key points Nephrologists wish patients were more aware of when selecting their dialysis options. Different Dialysis Types Regardless of modality, dialysis aims […]
The Natural Path to Kidney Health
The kidneys, though not moving organs like the heart or lungs, perform a multitude of critical functions in the body. From filtering waste to maintaining bone health and regulating hemoglobin levels, the kidneys are central to our overall well-being. Unlike other organs that show immediate signs of distress, kidneys can quietly suffer under the strain […]