Anemia in Kidney Failure and Dialysis Patients

May 25, 2009

Most of us already know that our kidneys filter the waste from the food we eat. But few are aware that waste filtration is only one of the numerous jobs our kidneys perform in our body. It also produces hormones that regulates blood pressure, among other things. But do you know that the kidneys are [...]

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Hypertension and Kidney Failure

May 21, 2009

Hypertension or high blood pressure runs in our family. Several of my relatives either died of a heart attack or stroke caused by hypertension that’s been left untreated. I had hypertension as early as my high school days, although I am completely unaware of it. It was just brought up to my attention six years [...]

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Food Considerations For Dialysis Patients

May 15, 2009

I recently wrote an article on why dialysis patients must be sensible on their eating habits, and the equal importance of consulting with your Nephrologist and Renal Dietitian before starting a diet plan. This time, I’m writing about the basic minerals found in food that concerns a dialysis patient, like Protein, Potassium, Phosphorus, Sodium, etc. [...]

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Dialysis Postings’s New Look

May 13, 2009

It’s been a while now since the last time I’ve tinkered with my blog’s design. I always wanted to acquire a premium theme like Thesis or Revolution, although I don’t have the money to do so. Thanks to Satish Gandham, Budding Bloggers, and Super Press Theme, the acquisition of a premium theme for my blog [...]

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My Dialysis Treatment Update

May 10, 2009

It has been quite a rough week for me in terms of health and nutrition. I have been eating and drinking liberally these past few days, for the simple reason that I just felt I had to satisfy my urge to do so, and paid quite rather painfully when my treatment session came. I’m just [...]

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Diet and Nutrition For Dialysis Patients

May 6, 2009

Diet and nutrition are two important things a dialysis patient must consider. Food gives you energy and helps your body repair itself Your blood picks up nutrients from your food and carries them to all your body cells. These cells take nutrients from your blood and put waste products back into the bloodstream. Good nutrition [...]

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Current Health Concerns

May 2, 2009

The current news about Swine Flu Virus has been the subject of discussion on our dialysis clinic recently. Concern and unrest seems to be the general consensus, and for good reason, I might say. It’s because we dialysis patients are immunocompromised, meaning our immune system is down and it would be quite difficult for us [...]

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A Warm Embrace For A Weary Soul

April 29, 2009

“Love is all we can take with us to the grave…” A bit morbid isn’t it? But I must admit that there’s a grain of truth in it. You can’t take money, clothing, and any earthly thing with you when you die. But what about love? Indeed you could take the love of your family [...]

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Are Your Kidneys Okay?

April 27, 2009

CKD can go unnoticed because your kidneys have a lot of spare work capacity. Your kidneys may be able to lose more than 75 percent of their ability to function before you realize that anything’s wrong. Consequently, CKD can be quite advanced before it’s discovered. That spells trouble not only for your kidneys but for [...]

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