Kidneys are as vital to your healthiness as your heart or lungs. Formed similar to kidney beans and in relation to the size of your fist, your kidneys are sited on either side of your spine under…
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To know that you are a diabetic can be very frustrating. However, if you will just cry at the corner of your room and feel sorry for yourself because you are aware that there is a threat…
Renal insufficiency is a term doctors use for renal failure or kidney failure. In other words, renal insufficiency, renal failure and kidney failure all mean the same thing. These terms are basically interchangeable. Another name for renal…
General Description The bitter melon or bitter gourd is the bitterest of all vegetables known to humankind, but it is also the most medicinally effective. Though bitter, its fruit is eaten as a vegetable and is used…
Diabetes continues to hold the distinction of being the number one cause of kidney failure. But many people are under the impression when diabetes is managed properly there is no harm being caused to the kidneys. Unfortunately,…
Kidneys are bean-shaped organs responsible for filtering the blood of impurities. When the kidney's become infected, the waste products collect in the blood making it acidic. The condition is called chronic kidney disease (CKD). Based on the…
In your quest to avoid consuming sugar in your Type 2 diabetic eating plan, you may be wondering what you can use to sweeten your food that is a smarter choice. One such option is honey. You…
Chronic kidney disease is a very serious condition that is potentially life threatening. If your kidneys do not function well, then toxic wastes will build up in your body with disastrous consequences. Not only will the chemical…
Reactive hypoglycemia is when blood glucose levels drop substantially within about an hour to 3 hours after eating carbohydrates like white rice, bread, cereal and simple sugars. Basically it's a spike in blood sugar leading to an…
For the nearly 6.5 million Americans suffering elevated levels of blood creatinine, which can lead to kidney malfunction or failure, the outlook is bleak: either a life sentence of frequent dialysis or a kidney transplant, if you're…
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