Chronic kidney disease
October 8, 2008 by Liz Harper · Leave a Comment
(Today another guest post by Dr Andrew Weissenberger. Read more about Dr Weissenberger here)
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), commonly also known as chronic renal disease, is a progressive, and generally permanent, loss of kidney function over a period of months or years.
If a permanent loss of more the one-third of kidney function occurs, this is defined as chronic kidney disease.
Chronic kidney disease if often associated with, or linked as a secondary condition to, heart diseases and diabetes.
Chronic kidney disease can lead to chronic kidney failure. An increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease is found with those who: Read more
High Blood Pressure & Salt - Nutrition News
February 23, 2008 by Liz Harper · Leave a Comment
Blood Pressure is the pressure of the blood in the arteries as the heart pumps it around the body.
If your blood pressure stays high it can cause serious problems like heart attack, stroke, heart failure or kidney disease.
Although many people with high blood pressure require ongoing medication it can also help to make changes to your lifestyle. Enjoying a healthy eating pattern that is low in salt is one way to help control your blood pressure, or help to avoid high blood pressure altogether.
