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… Continue reading Things to include in your diet as a CKD patient! 

LOW SODIUM DIET TIPS

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 excess sodium and fluid.  The sodium and fluid can build… Continue reading LOW SODIUM DIET TIPS

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. – It is one of the best alternatives for those who need a kidney. Altruism is major drive for… Continue reading Things you must know about being a living kidney donor!

Join the Movement, Save a Life 13th August, Pledge to Donate.

Small act, big impact. Donate life. Click here to know more: https://www.mohanfoundation.org/donorcard.asp?from=nephroplus       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.… Continue reading Join the Movement, Save a Life 13th August, Pledge to Donate.

Published
Categorized as Blog

TIS THE SEASON!

-Dr. Apeksha Ekbote Ph.D,RD,CDE Chief Dietician, NephroPlus Its holiday season of the year yet again and Christmas being a festival of joy, togetherness and of course cakes and drinks, kidney patients have to be cautious of their diet in order to maintain their biochemical parameters normal and lead a normal life on Dialysis. Here are… Continue reading TIS THE SEASON!