Kidney function is critical to our overall health. When our kidneys aren’t functioning properly, it impacts our body’s ability to clean and filter out extra water from our blood as well as helping to control our blood pressure. Damaged kidneys allow waste products and fluid to build up in our bodies causing ankle swelling, weakness, … Read more
Your kidneys are vital organs that are integral to the waste process. They serve an important role in your body, and it’s necessary to make sure the kidneys are healthy and strong at all times. In order to help you understand the role and function of the kidneys, our friendly staff members at the office … Read more
Kidney function is critical to our overall health. When our kidneys aren’t functioning properly, it impacts our body’s ability to clean and filter out extra water from our blood as well as helping to control our blood pressure. To learn more about kidney health and to get in touch with the top kidney specialist in Los … Read more
The US National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has rolled out a humorous and educational campaign to encourage people to take care of their kidneys. The campaign is the organization’s first attempt to motivate people to get their urine screened from a relatable, lighthearted consumer angle. With an animated video entitled ‘Everybody Pees’ plus a dedicated website … Read more
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/