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Kidney Nutrition: Gut health and PKD

What is the "gut-kidney axis," and why is it important with PKD? In this month’s nutrition blog, registered dietitian Emily Campbell reviews what the "gut-kidney axis" is, and foods to include in your diet with PKD.

Green Shirt Day 2024 #BeADonor

Green Shirt Day was created to honour, remember, and recognize all the victims and families of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos fatal crash, and to continue Logan Boulet’s legacy by inspiring Canadians to talk to their families and register as organ donors.

Love Your Kidneys PKD and nutrition webinar now on YouTube!

The video recording from our March webinar on the topic of Nutrition and PKD is now available on our YouTube channel! This fun and informative webinar featured a cooking demonstration of a recipe from our new PKD cookbook, Love Your Kidneys.

Introducing a new PKD cookbook!

We are proud to introduce this PKD nutrition resource, which is the first of its kind in Canada. Tailored to enhance patient care and nutrition education, this invaluable guide addresses the unique dietary needs associated with PKD. Providing expert insights and practical advice, it empowers individuals to make informed choices...

Voices of PKD: Mary Banman and Amanda Armstrong, London ON

"My name is Mary, and here is a bit about my journey. When I was 25, my doctor told me they found cysts on my kidneys, and that I had PKD. At the age of 54, I was told it was time for dialysis. When I was 57, one of my nieces,...

March 2024 PKD e-News

In our e-News this month: March is Kidney Health Month! Voices of PKD from Karen; Kidney Nutrition: making substitutions in recipes for PKD; upcoming PKD nutrition webinars in English and French; upcoming webinar on PKD and mental health; new resources for having conversations about PKD.

Kidney Nutrition: Modifying recipes for PKD

Have you ever wondered how to make a recipe more kidney-friendly? Look no further; we’ve got you covered. In this month’s blog, registered dietitian Emily Campbell reviews how to modify recipes for polycystic kidney disease and kidney health.

Voices of PKD: Karen Murkovic, Oakville ON

"My name is Karen, and this story is about my journey with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). I was diagnosed at the age of 18. I knew it was a condition that not only threatened my own health, but also had the potential to be passed on to my children. This...

Planning a family conversation about PKD

Do you talk about PKD within your family, or are those conversations that you try to avoid? In this blog, we explore the intricacies of planning for important family conversations about PKD, so that you can turn apprehension into unity, mutual support and informed decision-making.

Talking with your adult children about your PKD diagnosis

Introducing our new patient education resource: Having a Conversation with Your Adult Children about Your PKD Diagnosis. This comprehensive, printable PDF includes a wealth of content that we hope you will find helpful in having conversations about PKD.

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