Polycystic kidney disease protocol

Integrative Kidney Institute periodically publishes protocols that can be used in the integrative…

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April Research And News

We combed through multiple medical journals looking for the latest research on Integrative approach…

Root Causes of Itching in Kidney Disease

Root Causes of Itching in Kidney Disease

Itching is a common symptom of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Also called uremic pruritus, this…

March Research and News

March Research and News

We combed through multiple medical journals looking for the latest research on Integrative approach…

Nine Ways to Naturally Stimulate the Vagus Nerve, Lower Stress, and Promote Kidney Health

Nine Ways to Naturally Stimulate the Vagus Nerve, Lower Stress, and Promote Kidney Health

Emotional stress has been associated with faster progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). This…

February Research and News

February Research and News

We combed through multiple medical journals looking for the latest research on Integrative approach…

How To Improve Kidney Function with a Morning Routine

How To Improve Kidney Function with a Morning Routine

Perhaps the most important factor to improve kidney health is the way you start the day. There are…

January Research and News

January Research and News

Happy New Year! We combed through multiple medical journals looking for the latest research on the…

Magnesium Deficiency: Assessment and Management for Better Kidney Health

Magnesium Deficiency: Assessment and Management for Better Kidney Health

In part one of this article, “Magnesium and Kidneys,” I discussed the increased prevalence of…

December Research and News

December Research and News

Once again, we combed through multiple medical journals looking for the latest research on…

Magnesium

Magnesium and kidneys

Magnesium (Mg) is one of the most important minerals in the body. It plays an essential role as a…

October Research and News

November Research and News

We combed through multiple medical journals looking for the latest research on the Integrative…

Vitamin A

Vitamin A in Bone Disease Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) commonly suffer from disorders of bone and mineral…

October Research and News

October Research and News

We combed through multiple medical journals looking for the latest research on the Integrative…

Vagus nerve is the longest nerve in the body and can affect heart rate variability and kidney function

Natural Treatments to Improve Chronic Kidney Disease: Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is of growing world-wide concern. According to the Centers for Disease…

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September Research and News

We combed through multiple medical journals looking for the latest research on the Integrative…

Metformin

To Metformin or Not To Metformin in CKD

Is metformin bad for your kidneys? There’s a lot of misinformation and confusion regarding the…

Metformin

Metformin in Kidney Disease: Survey Reveals How Doctors Feel About Metformin and CKD

Approximately 1 in 3 adults with diabetes has chronic kidney disease (CKD). Metformin (Glucophage®)…