Lifestyle Modifications for Polycystic Kidney Disease
The phrase “our genes are not our destiny”, describes how nutrition and lifestyle factors can have…
Vitamin K in Vascular, Kidney and bone Health
Vitamin D gets a lot of attention these days, not only for its roll in bone health, but also due…
Arsenic and Kidney Health
You might be surprised to learn that arsenic is micromineral naturally found in our food and in…
Vitamin D and Kidney Health
Kidney disease (KD) is associated with changes in bone health and mineral balance. Vitamin D is a…
Feeding Gut Bacteria in Kidney Disease
Our gut is home to 100 trillion beneficial bacteria and what we eat has a tremendous impact on…
Love, Social Relationships and Kidney Health
Love is good for our kidney health! Human beings flourish from social relationships and…
Pharmacogenomics: Advances in Individualized Treatment in Kidney Disease
According to a report by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 2.2 million adverse drug…
The Age-Related Kidney Decline: Role of Nitric Oxide and Arginine
In the early 1950’s, researchers declared that age-related kidney decline reduced function at a…
IgA nephropathy: A target for Integrative approach
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is a prime example of the interplay of genetics, epigenetics,…
Environmental Toxins and Kidney Health
On a busy weeknight, takeout and fast food are easy dinner solutions. But your family’s favorite…
Epigenetics: Understanding the new research in genetic risk of kidney disease
This is a beginning of a series of blogs that explores the emerging view regarding the genetic risk…
The Functional Kidney Mass: A risk factor for kidney disease
This blog is the beginning of a series of blogs about the risk factors for kidney disease. In this…
The Case Against Animal Protein for Kidney Disease
In December 2012, the international guidelines for the management of chronic kidney disease (also…
Inflammation, Leaky Gut and Kidney Disease
Researchers have found exciting links between diet, lifestyle and the risk for kidney disease…
Leaky Gut and Kidney Disease: 6 Classes of medication that might be contributing
Prescriptions and over-the-counter medications can be used safely and effectively to help treat a…
The Gut-Kidney Axis: Nutrition Can Slow the Progress of Kidney Disease
The human gut is home to a significant number of bacteria that are essential for good health. In…
Dietary Acid Load and Chronic Kidney Disease
In this blog we will discuss the role of dietary acid load on the progression of chronic kidney…
The Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemic
Kidney disease impact millions of Americans and is often associated with other diseases such as…