The kidney, such a powerful yet under-appreciated organ. Most people don’t think about their kidneys unless themselves or a family member are faced with kidney disease. Then they are plunged into a world of doctors, meds, dialysis, and transplants. It can be extremely overwhelming! The purpose of Kidney Disease Unfiltered (KDU) is to empower those dealing with kidney disease with the tools needed to fight! Kidney disease touches every area of life and you will need every tool in your arsenal to battle this disease. Through inspiration, education, and lifestyle change you will not only fight to survive, but fight to thrive and improve quality of life!
The primary goals of KDU are to help you become an expert in your body, to educate and empower you to speak intelligently with your doctors, and to help you take back some control over your health. After all, you are the most essential member of your healthcare team!
This site will be just one of the tools you will use to aid you in your kidney journey. You are a warrior! Fighting daily, fighting with everything you have in your arsenal to beat this disease. What’s in your arsenal? Your faith, your knowledge, and your fighting determination to live and thrive despite kidney disease! KDU will endeavor to explore every area of life Kidney Disease touches. From spiritual and mental health, to holistic alternatives, to the latest in medical science.
About the Author
Shameka is a veteran kidney warrior undergoing hemodialysis since 2007. She is an avid reader and researcher passionate about health and wellness. For more information please see the post titled “Welcome to KDU!”
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Please send all comments and questions to kdunfiltered@gmail.com.
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