If you have kidney stones, you may need to follow a special diet. First, your doctor will run tests to find out what type of stones you form. From these, the doctor can determine which diet changes may be right for you. A registered dietitian can help you make the necessary changes in your diet. What is a kidney stone? A kidney stone is a...Read More
What is potassium and why is it important to you? Potassium is a mineral found in many of the foods you eat. It plays a role in keeping your heartbeat regular and your muscles working right. It is the job of healthy kidneys to keep the right amount of potassium in your body. However, when your kidneys are not healthy, you often need to limit...Read More
Nutrition and Chronic Kidney Disease When you have chronic kidney disease, diet is an important part of your treatment plan. Your recommended diet may change over time if your kidney disease gets worse. A number of tests should be done to keep a check on your overall nutritional health. Your doctor or your dietitian will help you plan your meals to get the right foods...Read More
Food gives you energy and helps your body repair itself. Food is broken down in your stomach and intestines. Your blood picks up nutrients from digested food and carries them to all your body cells. These cells take nutrients from your blood and put waste products back into the bloodstream. When your kidneys were healthy, they worked around the clock to remove wastes from your...Read More
Introduction The treatment for people with kidney failure options are dialysis, and/or transplantation. A successful kidney transplant is the best treatment for many patients with established kidney failure, from a medical, psychological and social point of view. Kidneys for transplantation come either from people who have donated those organs after their death, or from living relatives or close friends. This booklet has been developed to...Read More
