If you’ve been trying to get pregnant and have struggled with fertility issues, you’re likely feeling a full range of emotions. Month after month you remain optimistic that this will be the cycle when you’ll have pregnancy news of your own. Slowly that optimism is chipped away as you watch friends, family, colleagues, and strangers… Continue reading How Do I Handle Friends Getting Pregnant While I’m Not?
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Why Do I Feel So Anxious About My Baby All The Time? Signs of Postpartum Anxiety Every Mom Should Know
Feeling on edge after childbirth is not a new feeling. A lot of new moms expect exhaustion, mood swings, and sleepless nights, but what no one really prepares you for is the anxiety. I’m not talking about the occasional worry. This anxiety takes over your thoughts to the point that you’re constantly checking if your… Continue reading Why Do I Feel So Anxious About My Baby All The Time? Signs of Postpartum Anxiety Every Mom Should Know
Why Your Nephrologist Recommends Exercise and How to Start Safely
What To Know Moving Forward with CKD Through Safe Exercise When my Aunt Kathy first told me my Uncle Tom had been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), I watched her transform from someone who barely knew what kidneys did to becoming an expert on everything from potassium levels to protein restrictions. What surprised me… Continue reading Why Your Nephrologist Recommends Exercise and How to Start Safely
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Menopause According to an Expert OB/GYN
What To Know Menopause Decoded With Honest Answers From a Leading OB/GYN For too long, menopause has been treated like something women just have to endure in silence; an inevitable hardship you’re supposed to grit your teeth and survive. But those days are over. You don’t have to suffer through hot flashes, sleepless nights, or… Continue reading What Every Woman Needs to Know About Menopause According to an Expert OB/GYN
A Summer Guide to Enjoying Fruit with CKD
What to Know CKD Diet Fruit Guide for Low Potassium Summer Options Fruit is one of the best parts of summer – fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. But if you’ve been told to “watch your potassium,” it might feel confusing or even stressful to know which fruits are safe for your kidneys. Let’s clear… Continue reading A Summer Guide to Enjoying Fruit with CKD
Kidney-Friendly BBQ Swaps for Summer Cookouts
What to Know Kidney-Friendly Summer Grilling Ideas Summer is here, and that means BBQ season is in full swing! If you’re managing chronic kidney disease (CKD), you might feel like traditional cookouts are off-limits. The good news is, you can still enjoy the flavors of summer with a few simple swaps. Whether you’re the host… Continue reading Kidney-Friendly BBQ Swaps for Summer Cookouts
What is Food Freedom? Why It’s Not Another Diet in Disguise
Diet culture has us overthinking and under eating or over eating, depending on your current state of mind. I’ve been there… one day I am so strict with what I eat and then after a stressful day, I just don’t care and eat way more than I should out of spite or comfort. So imagine… Continue reading What is Food Freedom? Why It’s Not Another Diet in Disguise
Eating Right for your Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) on a Budget
As of March 2025, the average grocery cost per month, per person, in the United States is roughly $350. This is depends on multiple factors like shopping habits, location, economic inflation, household size, and dietary restrictions. Following a kidney-friendly diet for your CKD can be tough. There is so much conflicting information out there about… Continue reading Eating Right for your Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) on a Budget
Natural Disaster Preparedness: Critical Steps for Managing Medical Needs During and After Weather Events
The recent devastation created by the Southern California wildfires highlights the importance of planning ahead (as much as possible) for managing your medical needs in the wake of a crisis. So, we’ve gathered some expert preparation tips and ideas for what to keep in an emergency supply kit. Creating Your Emergency Medical Plan The Centers… Continue reading Natural Disaster Preparedness: Critical Steps for Managing Medical Needs During and After Weather Events
California Wildfires – Impact on Lives and Air Quality Alerts
Southern California is facing one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in its history. The Kenneth Fire, which started in the San Fernando Valley, quickly spread into Ventura County, while the Eaton Fire near Pasadena and the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades have added to the chaos. Together, these wildfires have covered about 45 square… Continue reading California Wildfires – Impact on Lives and Air Quality Alerts