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It’s no secret any chronic illness can take a toll on the body, but what about your mental wellbeing? Dialysis is exhausting both physically and mentally. For the last 26 years, I’ve been battling to stay sane.

Dialysis, a substitute for kidney function, removes toxins and fluids from the body. During hemodialysis blood is removed from the body and spread through a man-made dialysis filter. The filter removes toxins and fluid from the blood, and then returns the blood back to the body. Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)

The best diet pattern for managing chronic kidney disease(CKD)isnotknown. A major challenge is thatdietaryneedschangewiththeprogressionof the disease. IntheearlystagesofCKD,choosing a healthy diet pattern will help to reduce the risk of chronic disease and manage other health conditions.

Holidays are often difficult for anyone who has experiencedthedeathofsomeoneloved.Rather thanbeingtimesoffamilytogetherness,sharing andthanksgiving,holidayscanbringfeelingsof sadness,lossandemptiness. Everyone experiences grief differently.We hope this article will help you cope with the loss of a loved one.

According to theAmerican HeartAssociation, a person shouldconsumenomorethan1,500mgofsodiumaday—one teaspoon of salt has 2,300 mg of sodium.

What is anemia and how is it managed in chronic kidney disease (CKD) before dialysis and after dialysis? Anemia is a disorder where the body does not have enough red blood cells. Red blood cells are necessary because they carry oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carry carbon dioxide back to the lungs, where it is exhaled.

How to Stick to Your Diet and Still Enjoy the Party The average person gains approximately five to seven pounds between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Holiday season festivities often include large family meals, special parties and additional treats and drinks.

The Importance of Knowing Your Family Health History The information you gain when you look into your family’s past is vast and full of pertinent knowledge. You might learn the geographic location of your ancestors and what social or political positions they held.

Advocacy is defined as “giving aid to a cause.” How exactly does someone do that? Of course, there is the money aspect of giving aid. That’s important and necessary. But, as a writer, I know that everyone has a story. Your story with kidney disease can make a difference.

Have you heard how important it is to participate in research? By taking part in clinical trials of new drugs or medical devices, you help bring fresh treatments and improvements to the quality of life for many. Even more importantly, you can provide the “patient voice” to clinical research!