You’ve probably heard about self-care before. And living with PKD, it is important to take care of you. This is self-care: taking steps to preserve or improve your health through lifestyle changes. This blog post by Emily Campbell, registered dietitian, looks at how making health changes can help you manage...
This month’s blog post, Emily Campbell registered dietitian, writes about cardiovascular health and PKD. Did you know that protecting your heart and kidneys can go hand in hand? Plus, check out this delicious trail mix recipe, that would be perfect to take to an event like the Walk to END...
So, it is time for your annual lab test and to see your healthcare team. Does getting your labs done seem overwhelming and frustrating, trying to figure out what each value means? In this month’s blog post, Emily Campbell, registered dietitian, breaks down common labs your healthcare team may be...
You’ve probably heard the word “oxalates” before. But what are they and is it important with PKD? This month, Emily Campbell registered dietitian shares strategies for managing your PKD through nutrition including a deep dive into oxalates and kidney stones with PKD.
The best nutrition care for those with kidney disease is one that is personalized to your health goals, nutrition status, other health conditions, and blood and urine tests. And one new area of focus for personalization is the type of kidney disease – polycystic kidney disease (PKD) or chronic kidney...
May is Hypertension Month, a common condition associated with PKD. This month, Emily Campbell registered dietitian shares strategies for managing your blood pressure with PKD. Plus be sure to check out her easy and delicious Mediterranean Chickpea and Couscous Lunch Bowl recipe.
Whether you’ve just found out you have polycystic kidney disease (PKD) or have been living with it for a while, you’ve probably heard you need to drink more fluids. Drinking enough fluids is one of the first nutrition tips you'll hear, but it can also be one of the hardest...
Nutrition plays an important role with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), and it is never too early or too late to start making nutrition changes for your kidney health. While the ideal PKD diet is still under review, the foods we choose play an important role in managing blood pressure, PKD...
Are you looking for a new PKD-friendly recipe? Try out this delicious pork noodle bowl recipe from PKD patient Kristen Walsh! 2-3 servings / 10-15 mins prep time / 30 mins cook time