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!
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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!
LOW SODIUM DIET TIPS
– Dr. Apeksha Ekbote Ph.D, RD, CDE Chief Dietician, NephroPlus Sodium is an essential nutrient necessary for maintenance of plasma volume, acid-base balance, transmission of nerve impulses and normal cell function. Excess sodium is linked to adverse health outcomes, including increased blood pressure. However, in later stages of kidney failure, kidneys cannot get rid of… Continue reading LOW SODIUM DIET TIPS
Interesting facts about kidneys you must know!
Kidneys are responsible for various functions throughout the body. They’re a vital part and work towards maintaining our health. However, how much do we know about kidneys, and how can we keep them healthy for longer? While most of us have two kidneys, a person needs only one kidney to survive to lead a healthy… Continue reading Interesting facts about kidneys you must know!
Things you must know about being a living kidney donor!
Kidney donation can save someone and improve their quality of life. Kidney donation can be from deceased or live donors. Live related kidney donation is the commonest organ donation from live individuals in India and globally.
RICE – YES or NO for Dialysis?
Dr. Apeksha Ekbote Ph.D,RD,CDE Chief Dietician, NephroPlus One of the most common questions that patients ask me is “Can I consume rice? Will it increase my fluid weight gain?” Before answering this, let me share a few things about rice. Rice is generally a great choice for kidney patients as in 100gms one would find… Continue reading RICE – YES or NO for Dialysis?
Things you must know about organ donation!
In India, lakhs of patients are in dire need of an organ transplant. However, less than a thousand transplants from deceased persons are performed each year. Many have several misconceptions about organ donation that discourage them from the noble deed. Each organ donor has the potential to save seven to eight lives while improving several… Continue reading Things you must know about organ donation!