Financial worries can exacerbate the burden of chronic pain, making it challenging for individuals to cope with their health conditions effectively. Living with chronic pain can lead to substantial medical expenses, further adding to the financial strain. However, it’s essential to strike a balance between managing pain and saving money. In this blog, we’ll provide… Continue reading Financial Worries Make Pain Worse: 5 Tips for Managing Pain and Saving Money
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Natural Ways to Ease Chronic Pain: Embracing a Holistic Approach to Wellness
Living with chronic pain can be a challenging and exhausting experience. Constantly seeking pain management relief from medications might not always be the best solution. In this blog post, we will explore natural ways to ease chronic pain that have been tried and tested by many individuals. By adopting a holistic approach to wellness, we… Continue reading Natural Ways to Ease Chronic Pain: Embracing a Holistic Approach to Wellness
Cholesterol 101: What is LP(a)?
Medically Reviewed and Written By: Kathleen O’Shea Northrup, MD Lowering your cholesterol is a well-known way to decrease your risk of heart attack or stroke. You’ve likely heard of “good” cholesterol (HDL) and “bad” cholesterol (LDL), but what about Lipoprotein(a)? Lp(a), as it is more commonly known, has been the subject of increasing research in recent… Continue reading Cholesterol 101: What is LP(a)?
Making Tacos Chronic Kidney Disease-Friendly
By: Kellsey Reed, RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor Tacos can be a great option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner because they are so versatile and delicious. But it can be hard to know how to make tacos more kidney-friendly when you have chronic kidney disease. Let’s break it down together so that you can enjoy your… Continue reading Making Tacos Chronic Kidney Disease-Friendly
How to Have a Kidney-Friendly Cookout
With Summer just around the corner, it is officially cookout season! Cookouts and grilling often go hand in hand with burgers, hot dogs, and other high sodium/high protein foods. If you have CKD, this may be tough to navigate! Choosing lower sodium and lower protein options at your next cookout can help to keep your… Continue reading How to Have a Kidney-Friendly Cookout
How to Use Frozen Vegetables In Kidney-Friendly Cooking
By: Kellsey Reed, RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor Frozen foods are often a taboo subject when it comes to chronic kidney disease. Many frozen foods can be packed with protein, sodium, and preservatives, like phosphate additives, making them seemingly off-limits for those with CKD. However, nowadays, this is definitely not the case! Many frozen food brands… Continue reading How to Use Frozen Vegetables In Kidney-Friendly Cooking
How to Choose the Right Salad Dressing for Chronic Kidney Disease
By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor Italian, Caesar, French, Thousand Island, Vinaigrette…there are so many salad dressings to choose from! Salad dressings are often packed with sodium, making them a less kidney-friendly choice for those with CKD. A low-sodium diet has been shown to help manage blood pressure and overall kidney health. This Spring… Continue reading How to Choose the Right Salad Dressing for Chronic Kidney Disease
Can You Eat Beans if You Have Chronic Kidney Disease
By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor Has Dr. Google told you that you can’t eat beans when you have chronic kidney disease? If so, you are not alone! One of the most common things I hear from those with chronic kidney disease is that they avoid beans at all costs. Before you start avoiding… Continue reading Can You Eat Beans if You Have Chronic Kidney Disease
How to Make a Balanced Breakfast for Chronic Kidney Disease
By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor When it comes to making breakfast with CKD, there are so many options! Cereal, toast, pancakes, waffles, smoothies, eggs, the list goes on and on. One of the most important things to keep in mind when making breakfast with CKD is to balance out your meal for better… Continue reading How to Make a Balanced Breakfast for Chronic Kidney Disease
3 Tips for Following a Kidney-Friendly Diet with Chronic Kidney Disease
By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor When it comes to following a kidney-friendly diet, there is a lot of information out there about what to do. But sometimes this advice is not always accurate or up to date which can lead to more confusion and overwhelm. It is always best to use evidence-based information… Continue reading 3 Tips for Following a Kidney-Friendly Diet with Chronic Kidney Disease