IgA nephropathy: A target for Integrative approach
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is a prime example of the interplay of genetics, epigenetics,…
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…
What is Chronic Kidney Disease?
For a long time, Nephrologists (kidney doctors) did not agree on what chronic kidney disease was.…