How does it feel to be on hemodialysis? What can I expect as a new hemodialysis patient?

How does it feel to be on dialysis? Will it hurt? These are two common questions I often hear from people new to kidney disease. First, let me advise you that not all dialysis experiences are the same. Your particular experience will depend, in large part, on you! Read on as I explain my experience

How to Safely Add Natural Supplements to Your Diet

There is a growing movement towards natural or holistic approaches to medicine, and that is great! Many pharmaceutical medicines carry unwanted side effects that make them unappealing to most. The perception is that natural medicines are safer and will have low to no side effects at all. This perception can lead to some careless behavior

How to Properly Research Kidney Disease

Once you have been diagnosed with a condition such as kidney disease, no doubt you will turn to the internet to find information on symptoms, treatments, and other alternatives. However, be weary. The information you find may not be from reliable sources. Some sites can be filled with scams and outlandish claims of miracle results.