Dialysis patients are at an increased risk of dental problems. Often, dental problems are neglected unless they become severe. There are some simple things that we can do to prevent these problems from occurring in the first place. A good oral hygiene routine is something even the healthy population often lacks. Further, cleaning habits coming down from… Continue reading A good oral hygiene routine for Dialysis Patients
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Muscle Stiffness in Dialysis Patients – Tips to Prevent and Overcome
Many dialysis patients lead a sedentary life. This lack of physical activity coupled with all the biochemical imbalances that kidney failure brings about results in several changes in the muscular and skeletal systems of the body. This results in difficulty in making some movements that otherwise healthy people make with ease. Trouble is we realize… Continue reading Muscle Stiffness in Dialysis Patients – Tips to Prevent and Overcome
Complications of long-term dialysis
With many people getting diagnosed with kidney failure at a young age and with better survival on dialysis due to better techniques and safety in dialysis machines and centres, more and more people are living for longer on dialysis compared to a few years back. However, despite better dialysis quality, nothing can come close to… Continue reading Complications of long-term dialysis
AMAZING BENEFITS OF BELL PEPPERS
-Dr. Apeksha Ekbote Ph.D, RD, CDE Chief Dietician, NephroPlus Bell Peppers, popularly known as capsicum or sweet peppers, are used in multicusines worldwide. They are known as Shimla Mirch in Hindi, Kuda Milagai in Tamil, Pedda Mirappa in Telugu, Parangi Mulagu in Malayalam, Bhopli Mirchi in Marathi, Simla Marchan in Gujarati, Simla Mirch in Bengali,… Continue reading AMAZING BENEFITS OF BELL PEPPERS
CKD and its impact on mental health
CKD stands for Chronic Kidney Disease. It is a life-long condition that requires medical treatment. The progressive nature of the CKD can be challenging, both in terms of following medical advice and accepting the changes in diet and lifestyle. The disease could affect an individual’s mental health due to Disrupted mental health could affect Among… Continue reading CKD and its impact on mental health
Alcohol, Renal Health, CKD and Everything You Must Know!
Drinking alcohol moderately or occasionally might not have any lasting impact on one’s health. However, binge drinking can damage one’s health in many ways. Binge drinking has detrimental consequences on the kidney that can even lead to acute kidney failure. A sudden decline in the kidney process is called acute kidney failure. This often goes… Continue reading Alcohol, Renal Health, CKD and Everything You Must Know!
Smoking and renal Health: Things you must know
Everyone knows smoking is injurious to health; however, many fall prey to this habit and end up compromising their health. Though every pack of cigarettes comes with a warning, not all understand what it truly indicates. While some individuals smoke due to stress, some end up lighting a cigarette while socialising out of habit. There… Continue reading Smoking and renal Health: Things you must know
Balanced Diet & Renal Health
People often confuse a balanced diet with a weight-loss process. However, being in a healthy food regime is not about losing a few extra kgs. Rather, it helps to maintain our overall health and lifestyle – this is because whatever we eat affects the health of our organs. Therefore, regarding renal health, we should not… Continue reading Balanced Diet & Renal Health
Importance of physical activity for kidney health
When your health is at its best, it improves your quality of life. Physical activity is essential for a healthy lifestyle. In the recent National Non communicable disease monitoring survey,(https://www.ncdirindia.org/nnms) 41% did not meet the WHO criteria of 150 minutes of vigorous physical activity in a week. The benefits of regular physical activity are profound… Continue reading Importance of physical activity for kidney health
Things to include in your diet as a CKD patient!
Often we consider food as fuel for our bodies. However, it is much more than that. It creates building blocks for our cells and overall well-being. Food can and does affect one’s health. When someone is diagnosed with CKD, they need to evaluate their diet first. Discuss your diet with a nephrologist and dietician to… Continue reading Things to include in your diet as a CKD patient!