Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a silent killer that has been on the rise in U.S. over the past decade. CKD is a condition in which the kidneys stop working and are unable to remove fluid and waste from the body. There are typically no symptoms until 75% – 80% of kidney function is lost, … Read more
You’ve just been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and you are not sure what you can eat in the future. Here’s a quick blog to get you started with your new menu plan.Be sure to ask Dr. Gura to help you with your diet and you may wish to hire a dietician to make your … Read more
Maintaining a healthy diet is important, especially if you are afflicted with kidney disease. Adjusting to a strict, kidney-friendly diet can be a challenge, but it is worth every bite. By consuming super foods, you can help give your body a supercharged feeling. Superfoods are known to pack a nutritional punch on your health by … Read more
Dr. Gura is often the media’s choice for detailed explanations regarding kidney function. Such was the case this past week during Lamar Odom’s kidney failure. http://www.etonline.com/news/174357_could_lamar_odom_need_a_kidney_transplant/